Perhaps a good way to find new architects to explore would be to do a google search “architects knighted by the Queen” that’s probably a good clue. Adjaye was knighted in 2017. Sir David Frank Adjaye is a Ghanaian British architect. In 2017 he was named one of 100 Most influential People.
Having to decide between publishing this post late with more info or early with less I’ve chosen to go with early with less – but will return to it after a series of appointments.
Dirty House, London, UK, 2002
This studio may appear to be a dark structure but it is in fact quite bright.
Nobel Peace Centre, Oslo, Norway, 2005
The former 1872 station was restyled into the Nobel Peace Centre.
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 2007
With no permanent collection the museum’s design had to support it’s perpetual state of flux.
Rivington Place Arts Centre, London, 2007
Purpose built to accomodate two visual arts organizations, Iniva and Autograph ABP.
Sunken House, London, 2007
I really like the simple, almost stark sculptural feel of this house.
Stephen Lawerence Centre, London, 2008
This centre built in memory of Stephen Lawrence a murdered architecture student seeks to improve the opportunities for other black people of London.
Moscow School of Management Skolkovo, 2010
In light of harsh winters (familiar with those) the school designed to promote innovation in management can function as an independant community.
Francis Gregory Library Washington DC 2012
With a very green setting, it reflects and frames its setting.
Nanjing House, China, 2012
Providing a serene demeanure in a very treed area the light mostly comes from openings in the roofline. Love it!
Washington Collection for Knoll, 2013
And well what reputable architect does not have a chair design. And here you have skelton or skin a cantelievered chair. Or…
Double Zero Divanetti, 2015
… or double zero, which also comes in a chair as opposed to sofa such as this. Makes me think of my marchmallow sofa!
Sugar Hill Housing, New York, 2015
Designed to combine affordable housing, homes for the homeless, a preschool, and a cultural institution.
National Museum of African History and Culture, Washington, DC, 2016
Inaugurated in 2016 by President Obama (had to throw that in there) it is a symbol of African American contribution to its country.
Latvian Museum of Contemporary Art, Riga, Latvia, 2021
The angular roofline echoes traditiona Baltic architecture. It will serve a beacon to the artistic community of Latvia.
