Alchemy, The Material World of David Adjaye

Erscheinungsjahr 2023
ISBN: 978-1-83866-391-9
Verlag: Phaidon Verlag GmbH

Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 219 mm x 297 mm, Gewicht: 1408 g

A fascinating new take on the architecture of Adjaye, exploring his approach to five building materials through his projects

David Adjaye is one of the most in-demand architects today, known for his thoughtful interpretation of public spaces. In order to understand him as an architect, you must look at his projects through the lens of material a crucial consideration in his practice. Organized into five sections Stone/Concrete, Wood, Metal, Glass, and Rammed Earth   reimagines the traditional architect monograph by examining the importance of material in architecture, a study vital to Adjaye and his design process.

In 2021, David Adjaye was awarded the RIBA Gold Medal, and he was among seven global leaders to receive a 100 Impact Award in 2022. The book features over 30 public, commercial, and residential projects around the world, from his 2001 Concrete Garden in London to the Amoako Boafo Gallery in Accra, Ghana, built with rammed earth and completed in 2022.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bailey, Spencer

Adjaye, David

Fernández, Teresita

Über Autor(innen)

Spencer Bailey is the co-founder of The Slowdown, co-host of the Time Sensitive podcast, and author of (Phaidon). He has written for publications such as , ,  , and . From 2013 to 2018, Bailey was the editor-in-chief of  magazine. He lives in New York City.