David Adjaye Biography
British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye works in the field. He is renowned for having created numerous illustrious structures around the globe, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
In the 2017 New Year’s Honours, David received a knighthood for his contributions to architecture. He was the first African recipient of the 2021 Royal Gold Medal and one of the youngest.
David Adjaye Age
On September 22, 1966, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, David was born. He’s 56 years old.
David Adjaye Education
David was nominated for the RIBA President’s Medal after earning a BA in architecture from London South Bank University in 1990.
For the finest design project completed at the BA level globally, he was awarded the RIBA Bronze Medal. In 1993, he received his MA from the Royal College of Art.
David Adjaye Family
His parents gave birth to him in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A Ghanaian diplomat is David’s father. Prior to relocating to Britain at the age of nine, he lived in Tanzania, Egypt, Yemen, and Lebanon. He is of black heritage and holds dual citizenship with Ghana and the United Kingdom. READ ALSO; Deborah Berke
David Adjaye Marriage
Ashley Shaw-Scott, a stunning wife, is the spouse of David. Chris Ofili served as David’s best man at the couple’s 2014 wedding. Ashley has made women’s and girls’ empowerment the emphasis of both her personal and professional endeavors.
She is the global head of research for Adjaye Associates, a renowned international architectural practice, and she currently resides in Accra, Ghana. The World Reimagined, a massively participatory art education project about Britain’s involvement in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, also counts Ashley as its artistic chair.
David Adjaye Height
He is a man of medium height, standing at 5 feet 7 inches (Approx. 1.7 m).
David Adjaye Net Worth
He has accumulated a fortune over the years because of his successful career. David has $15 million estimated net worth.
David Adjaye African American Museum
David was chosen as the group’s principal architect on April 15, 2009. The $540 million National Museum of African American History and Culture, a Smithsonian Institution museum, will be designed by the Freelon Group, Davis Brody Bond, and SmithGroup. It will be located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
David Adjaye Architecture Style
David spent a lot of time traveling across Africa and the Middle East as a child because of his father’s work as a diplomat. This exposure to many architectural forms helped him to develop a higher level of cultural sensitivity. He has specifically mentioned how his trips have influenced his design philosophy.
In an interview with Smithsonian Magazine, David stated, “My practice firmly believes that architecture is the physical expression of societal transformation. I think that architecture can be a powerful societal force for good. likewise, one that strengthens communities.
David Adjaye Buildings | Projects
The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. is among the well-known structures he is credited with designing. Some other buildings include:
-Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
-Skolkovo Moscow School of Management
-Rivington Place
-Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
-Bellevue / William O. Lockridge Library
-Aishti Foundation
-Winter Park Library and Events Center in Winter Park, Florida.
David Adjaye Sugar Hill | New York
Interior design at the SEIU 1199 Healthcare Workers’ East in New York City is among his other projects. 2015 saw the debut of the Sugar Hill Mixed-Use Development in Harlem, New York. Adjaye Associates was the name under which David started his business.
With offices in Accra, London, and New York, the company currently conducts business internationally and has finished projects in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
David Adjaye Books
In 2005, his debut book David Adjaye Houses were released. He collaborated with Peter Allison and Thames & Hudson to publish his book Adjaye Works 1995-2007: Houses, Pavilions, Installations, Buildings in November 2020, which included his early body of work.
With Peter Allison and Thames & Hudson, David released his most recent book, Adjaye Works 2007-2015: Houses, Pavilions, Installations, Buildings, in September 2022.