22 November 2011
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue:
RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD
Description:
David Adjaye is one of the world's most accomplished young architects and has built many highly acclaimed buildings in the UK, USA, Russia and the Middle East. Over a ten-year period, the Tanzanian born architect has visited 52 African cities, paying tribute to the continent's diverse metropolitan architecture and challenging terrains.
Adjaye introduces the key civic themes arising from the forthcoming publication Adjaye • Africa • Architecture and discusses the ever-shifting contemporary African urban experience. Followed by exclusive book signing.
Speaker: David Adjaye
Chair: Vicky Richardson, Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion, British Council
Fees:
£8.50 Non-Members/£5.50 Members
Booking:
This talk is now SOLD OUT
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