Alchemy
The Material World of David Adjaye
$85.59
- Hardcover
292 pages
- Release Date
13 June 2023
Summary
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 an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781838663919 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1838663916 |
| Author: | Spencer Bailey, David Adjaye, Teresita Fernández |
| Publisher: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 292 |
| Release Date: | 13 June 2023 |
| Weight: | 1.41kg |
| Dimensions: | 290mm x 214mm x 38mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
‘Alchemy focuses on the Ghanaian-British architect’s thoughtful use of essential building materials, from the metal of the openwork facade of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture to the rammed earth of a new gallery in Accra, Ghana.’ - WSJ. Magazine
‘Expect an ode to David Adjaye’s material sensibility - and an ode to materials more broadly.’ Fast Company
‘A pleasure to see [Adjaye’s] tactile approach up close.’ - Curbed
‘Bailey deconstructs the typical architecture monograph to find new connections and meanings in Adjaye’s work.’ - Fast Company
‘Bailey peels back the layers and reveals the connective tissue of the seminal architect’s work.’ - Scratching the Surface
About The Author
Spencer Bailey
Spencer Bailey is the co-founder of The Slowdown, co-host of the Time Sensitive podcast, and author of In Memory Of: Designing Cultural Memorials (Phaidon). He has written for publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Fortune, Newsweek, and Town & Country. From 2013 to 2018, Bailey was the editor-in-chief of Surface magazine. He lives in New York City.
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