David Adjaye
David Adjaye is a renowned British-Ghanaian architect celebrated for his innovative designs and cultural projects. He gained international acclaim for his work on the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Adjaye's architectural philosophy often emphasizes the importance of context, materials, and cultural narratives, making him a key figure in contemporary architecture. He is also known for his commitment to creating spaces that reflect and celebrate African heritage. In recent news, he has been involved in the development of the Museum of Western African Art in Edo, Nigeria, which is set to open in 2026 and will house the largest collection of Benin bronzes ever assembled.
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David Adjaye is the architect who helped Sue Webster build her studio.
‘I box to exorcise the badness’: Sue Webster on boozy spats, her thrilling new work – and having a baby at 52 | Art and design
United Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Mowaa, designed by British-Ghanian architect David Adjaye, cost an estimated $25m (£19m) to build.
Edo protesters storm brand new home for West African artUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-10
David Adjaye is the Ghanaian-British architect whose work on the Princeton University Art Museum has been overshadowed by allegations of sexual assault and harassment.
‘We want people to get lost!’ Princeton’s new museum survives scandal to deliver a mazey art ambush | ArchitectureUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-27
David Adjaye was invited to design a new museum for the returned treasures.
Restitution row: how Nigeria’s new home for the Benin bronzes ended up with clay replicas | BeninUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-12
David Adjaye is an architect who designed the unique 'Abrahamic Family House' complex in Abu Dhabi, promoting interfaith coexistence.
כך ייראה המוזיאון הלאומי החדש באבו דאבי
Israel· 2025-08-17
GH¢15.7 million was paid to architect David Adjaye before a contract was signed.
10 shocking revelations from the National Cathedral Audit report
Ghana· 2025-07-19One of the most glaring issues involved a GHS 4.9 million discrepancy in payments to Sir David Adjaye & Associates Ltd.
'National Cathedral 'hole' cost $97 Million' - Kwakye OfosuGhana· 2025-07-18
British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye has unveiled the design of the International Children's Cancer Research Centre in Kyebi, Ghana.
PHOTOS: David Adjaye unveils design for International Children's Cancer Research Centre in KyebiGhana· 2025-05-22The cathedral was designed by the celebrity architect David Adjaye.
Ghana Wanted a Cathedral. It Got an ‘Expensive Hole’ Instead.
United States· 2025-05-03
David Adjaye's firm projects confidence after facing allegations of sexual misconduct.
‘We rode out the storm’: David Adjaye's firm projects confidence after 'worst year'Ghana· 2025-03-19David Adjaye is the architect behind the project for the Museum of Western African Art in Edo.
Países Baixos vão devolver à Nigéria 119 bronzes do antigo Reino do Benim | Património
Portugal· 2025-02-19