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David Adjaye

David Adjaye

Keynote Speaker: Renowned Architect; Lead Designer of The National Museum of African American History & Culture

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David Adjaye Biography

Sir David Adjaye OM OBE is an award winning Ghanaian-British architect known to infuse his artistic sensibilities and ethos for community-driven projects. His ingenious use of materials, bespoke designs and visionary sensibilities have set him apart as one of the leading architects of his generation. In 2000, David founded his own practice, Adjaye Associates, which today operates globally, with studios in Accra, London, and New York taking on projects that span the globe.

The firm’s work ranges from private houses, bespoke furniture collections, product design, exhibitions, and temporary pavilions to major arts centers, civic buildings, and master plans. His largest project to date, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, DC opened on the National Mall in Washington DC in 2016 and was named Cultural Event of the Year by The New York Times.

In 2022, Adjaye was appointed to the Order of Merit, selected by Her Majesty the Queen, in recognition of distinguished service in his field. He is also the recipient of the World Economic Forum’s 27th Annual Crystal Award, which recognizes his "leadership in serving communities, cities and the environment".

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David Adjaye Videos

Scholl Lecture Series: David Adjaye in Conversation with Franklin ...
RIBA + VitrA Talk: Sir David Adjaye with Lesley Lokko
Cleveland Foundation 2018 Robert D. Gries Lecture with Sir David ...

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What topics does David Adjaye speak about?

David Adjaye is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art, Creativity, Design, Diversity, Black Heritage, Literary and Social Justice.

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David Adjaye generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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David Adjaye is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Art, Creativity and Design. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Adjaye for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Adjaye generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Deanna Van Buren, Matthew Luhn and Daymond John. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Adjaye for an upcoming event.

David Adjaye Videos

Scholl Lecture Series: David Adjaye in Conversation with Franklin ...
RIBA + VitrA Talk: Sir David Adjaye with Lesley Lokko
Cleveland Foundation 2018 Robert D. Gries Lecture with Sir David ...
David Adjaye: "Place, Identity, and Transformation" | Talks at Google ...
David Adjaye Interview

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