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Discover the groundbreaking book 'Alchemy: The Material World of David Adjaye', a must-have for architecture enthusiasts and design professionals alike. This beautifully crafted monograph delves deep into the innovative architectural philosophy of David Adjaye, one of the world's most admired architects. Through the exploration of five key materials—Stone, Concrete, Wood, Metal, Glass, and Rammed Earth—Adjaye invites readers to understand the profound connection between materiality and architectural design.
This essential text features over 30 notable projects, showcasing Adjaye's extraordinary ability to transform public, commercial, and residential spaces. From the iconic Concrete Garden in London to the award-winning Amoako Boafo Gallery in Accra, Ghana, completed in 2022, 'Alchemy' highlights how material choices influence both the aesthetic and functional qualities of architecture.
Perfect for students, architects, and design aficionados, this book not only reflects Adjaye’s impressive body of work but also inspires future trends in sustainable and innovative architecture. Experience a new dimension of architectural appreciation with 'Alchemy', and understand how materials can elevate and transform our built environment.
(Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781838663919. Year: 2023. Publisher: Phaidon.)
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781838663919
Year: 2023
Publisher: Phaidon
Description:
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 – Alchemy 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 TIME100 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.
This essential text features over 30 notable projects, showcasing Adjaye's extraordinary ability to transform public, commercial, and residential spaces. From the iconic Concrete Garden in London to the award-winning Amoako Boafo Gallery in Accra, Ghana, completed in 2022, 'Alchemy' highlights how material choices influence both the aesthetic and functional qualities of architecture.
Perfect for students, architects, and design aficionados, this book not only reflects Adjaye’s impressive body of work but also inspires future trends in sustainable and innovative architecture. Experience a new dimension of architectural appreciation with 'Alchemy', and understand how materials can elevate and transform our built environment.
(Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781838663919. Year: 2023. Publisher: Phaidon.)
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781838663919
Year: 2023
Publisher: Phaidon
Description:
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 – Alchemy 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 TIME100 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.