Sir David Adjaye’s firm designed the the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington (Alex Fradkin)Sir David Adjaye will receive the 2021 Royal Gold Medal, one of the world’s highest honours for architecture. The Medal is approved by the Queen and is given to a person or group of people who have had a significant influence “either directly or indirectly on the advancement of architecture”. Adjaye Associates’ credits include the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, in Washington, and the Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo, Norway. Expand Close Smithsonian National Museum of African American Arts and Culture, Washington DC by David Adjaye (Photographer Nic Lehoux) / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Smithsonian National Museum of African American Arts and Culture, Washington DC by David Adjaye (Photographer Nic Lehoux)In the UK, his architecture firm designed Rivington Place arts centre in Hackney, London, and the Idea Stores – two community libraries in the capital. Sir David said the Medal was “incredibly humbling and a great honour”.

Source: Irish Independent September 30, 2020 13:18 UTC