Spencer Bailey Alchemy (Hardback) (UK IMPORT)

by Spencer Bailey

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Further Details Title: Alchemy Condition: New Author: Spencer Bailey Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd Subtitle: The Material World of David Adjaye Format: Hardback Contributor: David Adjaye (Contributions by), Teresita Fernández (Contributions by) ISBN-10: 1838663916 EAN: 9781838663919 ISBN: 9781838663919 Release Date: 06/22/2023 Language: English Item Height: 290mm Genre: Architecture & Antiques Description: A fascinating new take on the architecture of Sir David Adjaye OM OBE, exploring how he chooses, uses, and combines materials, and the extraordinary buildings and structures that result 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. Item Length: 214mm Item Width: 38mm It

• Publisher: Phaidon Press, Incorporated
• Year: 2023
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781838663919
• Condition: Fine

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