Bailey, Spencer
Alchemy: The Material World of David Adjaye
- ISBN 13:
- 9781838663919
- author:
- Bailey, Spencer
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Phaidon Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 292
- Dimensions:
- 29 x 21.4 x 3.8 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Buildings,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
David Adjaye: Alchemy - A Study of Material in Architecture This book offers a unique perspective on the work of renowned architect David Adjaye, exploring how he chooses, uses, and combines materials to create extraordinary buildings and structures. Organized into five sections, it examines the importance of material in architecture, a crucial consideration in Adjaye's practice. The book features over 30 projects from around the world, including his 2001 Concrete Garden in London and the Amoako Boafo Gallery in Accra, Ghana, built with rammed earth. By reimagining the traditional architect monograph, Alchemy provides a vital study of material in architecture, essential for understanding Adjaye's design process. Through its five sections - Stone/Concrete, Wood, Metal, Glass, and Rammed Earth - this book offers a comprehensive look at Adjaye's approach to materials, shedding light on his creative choices and the results that follow.
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