Jim Rogers
Columbia School of Architecture - B.Arch., 1973
Yale University - B.A., 1968
Working with two partners, Jim started the architecture firm, Butler Rogers Baskett in New York City in 1979, where the bulk of their practice soon focused on private clubs and independent schools. Jim completed multiple master plans and individual projects for New York City Schools - Buckley, Chapin and St Bernard’s, many boarding schools including St Paul’s, Hotchkiss and Canterbury and a number of independent day schools such as Greenwich Academy, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child and Far Hills Country Day School. In 2002, to better serve club and school clients in the greater metropolitan area, Jim opened an office in South Norwalk CT which continues practice as Rogers McCagg Architects and Interior Designers.
Major assignments in New Canaan have included two master plans and individual projects spanning 20 years for New Canaan Country School, where Jim also served on the Head Search Committee. Jim led a master planning effort and project completion for the recently (almost completed) expansion and renovation of the Country Club of New Canaan. Most importantly, Jim’s firm completed the St Luke’s master plan and has been responsible for all recent projects including the fireplace commons and dining hall as well as Science, Humanities and Art/Library wings, his final project before retirement.
Most of Jim’s volunteer work reflects a continuing commitment to independent education, including:
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Yale University - B.A., 1968
Working with two partners, Jim started the architecture firm, Butler Rogers Baskett in New York City in 1979, where the bulk of their practice soon focused on private clubs and independent schools. Jim completed multiple master plans and individual projects for New York City Schools - Buckley, Chapin and St Bernard’s, many boarding schools including St Paul’s, Hotchkiss and Canterbury and a number of independent day schools such as Greenwich Academy, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child and Far Hills Country Day School. In 2002, to better serve club and school clients in the greater metropolitan area, Jim opened an office in South Norwalk CT which continues practice as Rogers McCagg Architects and Interior Designers.
Major assignments in New Canaan have included two master plans and individual projects spanning 20 years for New Canaan Country School, where Jim also served on the Head Search Committee. Jim led a master planning effort and project completion for the recently (almost completed) expansion and renovation of the Country Club of New Canaan. Most importantly, Jim’s firm completed the St Luke’s master plan and has been responsible for all recent projects including the fireplace commons and dining hall as well as Science, Humanities and Art/Library wings, his final project before retirement.
Most of Jim’s volunteer work reflects a continuing commitment to independent education, including:
- Trustee, Phillips Exeter Academy-16 years, 4 as President of the Trustees.
- Chair, Principal search Committee Phillips Exeter Academy, 2000-2001
- Trustee, National Association of Independent Schools-6 years
- Vice Chairman, Horizons National Trustees (summer enrichment program for underserved children from inner cities, started at NCCS in the 1960’s, now expanded to approximately 50 sites nationally.)
- President, Yale Golf Association, 6 years
St. Luke’s School is a secular (non-religious), private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5 through 12 serving over 35 towns in Connecticut and New York. Our exceptional academics and diverse co-educational community foster students’ intellectual and ethical development and prepare them for top colleges. St. Luke’s Center for Leadership builds the commitment to serve and the confidence to lead.
