Unholy mess: Ghana moves to abandon its National Cathedral project

Launched by previous president Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana’s new, $400m National Cathedral was meant to be the “physical embodiment of unity, harmony and spirituality”, designed by British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye.… The post Unholy mess: Ghana moves to abandon its National Cathedral project appeared first on Global Construction Review.

David Adjaye announces ‘fundamental change’ at Adjaye Associates

The Architects’ JournalDavid Adjaye announces ‘fundamental change’ at Adjaye Associates David Adjaye has announced new CEOs to lead Adjaye Associates’ three global studios – a ‘fundamental change’ in leadership which comes in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct involving the practice founder last year The post David Adjaye announces ‘fundamental change’ at Adjaye Associates appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia

Libeskind calls for rethink of Adjaye’s Holocaust Memorial

The Architects’ JournalLibeskind calls for rethink of Adjaye’s Holocaust Memorial Daniel Libeskind has waded into the controversy surrounding David Adjaye and Ron Arad’s proposed Holocaust Memorial The post Libeskind calls for rethink of Adjaye’s Holocaust Memorial appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia

Search begins to replace Adjaye Associates on £58m slavery museum scheme in Liverpool

National Museums Liverpool posts contract notice for £1.1m job to lead project following sexual assault allegations against David Adjaye

Liverpool Slavery Museum relaunches competition following Adjaye’s exit

The Architects’ JournalLiverpool Slavery Museum relaunches competition following Adjaye’s exit National Museums Liverpool (NML) has retendered its Slavery Museum design contract after Adjaye Associates was dropped from the project in the wake of sexual harassment allegations against practice founder David Adjaye The post Liverpool Slavery Museum relaunches competition following Adjaye’s exit appeared first on The Architects’ JournalMerlin Fulcher

RIBA Architecture - RGM 2010 - Interview with I.M. Pei

The 2010 Royal Gold Medallist, Chinese American I. M. Pei preferred to be interviewed instead of giving the customary lecture. So architect David Adjaye, who nominated him, and the RIBAs Head of Awards, Tony Chapman, a former BBC TV producer, went to New York to make a film with him. This 10 minute film is an edited version of the 35 minute film shown instead of the lecture, and of the 13 minute film shown at the Royal Gold Medal Dinner when Pei was presented with the Medal.

Design Indaba - David Adjaye on evolving typologies in architecture, 08062016

At Design Indaba Conference 2013, David Adjaye highlighted the importance of architecture responding to various environments. Interested in responsive architecture, much of David Adjaye’s work questions new modes of construction and life. At Design Indaba Conference 2013 he gave insight into the fundamental principles of his practice Adjaye Associates.