David Adjaye
Explore David Adjaye’s impact on art, design, and architecture, and discover the inspirations behind their visionary work.
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Venice Architecture Biennale 2023: the ultimate guide
As the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023 opens, we explore the offerings at the world’s famous celebration of building design
By Ellie Stathaki Last updated
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Abu Dhabi travel guide: 8 cultural must-sees in the UAE capital
As the Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrates its fifth anniversary, we spotlight the UAE capital city’s cultural highlights, from contemporary art in historical sites to an architectural Apple Store, and a waterside wellness ecosystem
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In conversation with Design Awards 2016 judge and architect David Adjaye
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Draw bridge: the Illuminated River design competition lights up London
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The largest ever survey of David Adjaye’s work opens in Munich
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Sir Kenneth Grange, Bethan Laura Wood, David Adjaye and Daan Roosegaarde win London Design Medals 2016
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David Adjaye’s African American museum wins at Beazley Design Awards
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David Adjaye’s 21st century monuments and memorials explored at London’s Design Museum
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David Adjaye’s Spyscape museum opens in New York
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National Museum of African American History and Culture prepares to open in Washington, DC
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Interactive floorplan: Sunken House
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Jeanne Gang scoops 2023 Charlotte Perriand Award
The 2023 Charlotte Perriand Award goes to American architect Jeanne Gang
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Step inside David Adjaye and Sue Webster's Mole House in London's Hackney
When contemporary London based artist Sue Webster aquired a derelict detached house in de Beauvoir Town, previously occupied by the eccentric ‘Mole Man of Hackney', she enlisted friend and past collaborator David Adjaye to create for her a perfectly balanced home that combines past and future, and spaces for work, art and everyday life
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Design Awards 2016: Best Cultural Draw – National Museum of African-American History and Culture
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David Adjaye's 130 William reveals luxury interiors
David Adjaye's 130 William is the latest New York luxury residential development to reach completion, defined by its oversized arched windows and holistic architectural concept, designed by the studio inside and out
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Star quality: a look back at the Wallpaper* Architects Directory alumni
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Mid-career manifesto: Sir David Adjaye pauses to reflect on his design philosophy
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Ruby City by David Adjaye is Texas’ newest architectural jewel
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David Adjaye unveils plans for Africa Institute in Sharjah
Adjaye Associates designs the Africa Institute, a new centre for the study, research and documentation of Africa and the African diaspora in the Arab world, in Sharjah, UAE
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Vitra Design Museum unmasks the new face of African design
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Top 20 (design-minded) architects: the A-listers who have thought small and occasionally wiggly
Architects have long turned their hand to product design. Here are the A-listers who have thought small and occasionally wiggly
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David Adjaye designs decanter for 80YO single malt Scotch
David Adjaye designs a decanter and case for the oldest single malt Scotch whisky ever bottled, Gordon & MacPhail’s latest batch of Glenlivet
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Venice Architecture Biennale 2023 curator Lesley Lokko on decolonisation, decarbonisation and diversity
The Ghanaian-Scottish architect, who will curate the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale, sets out to tackle global issues through her new school in Accra
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Sir David Adjaye scoops inaugural Charlotte Perriand Award
Architect Sir David Adjaye is announced the winner of the 2022 Charlotte Perriand Award, the Créateurs Design Awards’ inaugural prize for design trailblazers
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David Adjaye gathers a bright batch of artists for his Illuminated River competition proposal
David Adjaye enlists a shining batch of artists for his Illuminated River competition proposal
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Dual purpose: David Adjaye and Samuel Ross on Covid-19, anti-racism, and the future of the creative industries
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David Adjaye designs first national pavilion for Ghana at the Venice Biennale
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