Sir David Adjaye @dadjaye

Joined February 2013

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AIA Potomac Valley @AIAPVC

3 months ago

We are honored to introduce the distinguished jury for AIAPV’s 2025 Excellence in Design Awards! This year’s panel brings together an accomplished group of firm leaders, offering a diverse range of expertise and perspectives. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/AIAPVJury2025

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Samuel Koku Anyidoho🇬🇭 @KokuAnyidoho

3 months ago

No wonder it is not making the headlines noisily. If it was the other way round … 😂😂😂

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Forbes Afrique @Forbes_Afrique

3 months ago

🔴 Architecture : Les Bâtisseurs Stars du Continent 🔴 Vivier de talents, le continent est le berceau de plusieurs grands noms de l’architecture, cette discipline à la croisée de l’ingénierie et de l’art qui façonne nos villes et notre perception du monde. Passage en revue de…

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Typical African @Joe__Bassey

5 months ago

Nothing but the truth..

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Te Amo @TSHlAMO

7 months ago

I really appreciate the research Sir David Adjaye (@dadjaye) does on African cities and posts on social media, our continent is severely undocumented and unpublished and people like him are really important.

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Sir David Adjaye @dadjaye

8 months ago

Lusaka, Zambia’s capital on the Central African Plateau, blends African settlement traditions, colonial legacy, and modern aspirations.Its skyline features modern commercial buildings and informal settlements. The city is Zambia’s vibrant cultural and economic centre.

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Sir David Adjaye @dadjaye

9 months ago

Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, sits on the Caledon River along the Lesotho-South Africa border. Shaped by its history and environment, the city blends African traditions and European colonial influence. Today, the city’s centre is a mix of modern and colonial stone structures.

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Sir David Adjaye @dadjaye

9 months ago

Atiq Mosque, Awjila, Libya, is considered to be the oldest mosque in the Sahara. Its interior spaces are made of columns and arches which carry and support above them the 21 conical whitewash beehive domes made of mud bricks and limestone.

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Sir David Adjaye @dadjaye

9 months ago

Windhoek, Namibia, a mountain city on the Khomas Highland plateau, embodies a blend of indigenous heritage, African influences, and colonial urbanism shaped by its geography. Today, Windhoek’s urban landscape reflects its colonial and apartheid and Modern African legacy.

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Sir David Adjaye @dadjaye

10 months ago

Tripoli, Libya, located along the Mediterranean coast, reflects a rich blend of African, Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and European influences. Today, the city reflects its layered history, from the old Medina’s traditional streets to colonial quarters and modern suburbs.

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Sir David Adjaye @dadjaye

10 months ago

Tunis, Tunisia, located at the northernmost tip of Africa along the Mediterranean coast, has been shaped by diverse historical influences, including Berber, Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and European cultures.

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Sir David Adjaye @dadjaye

10 months ago

N’Djamena, Chad, is located at the confluence of the Chari and Logone rivers. The city incorporates African,European and Islamic traditions. Today, N’Djamena reflects a blend of colonial, traditional, and modern architectural styles.

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Typical African @Joe__Bassey

10 months ago

In ancient Egypt (Kemet) , women were honored and respected as equals to men, unlike in many other cultures. They were revered as the mothers of all, bringers of life and wisdom. The people of Kemet believed that attaining great knowledge, spirituality, and power allowed a man to…

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Sir David Adjaye @dadjaye

10 months ago

Algiers, Algeria, occupies a strategic position along the Mediterranean’s northwestern edge, overlooking a vast bay. The city’s urbanism reflects its layered history of settlement, conquest, and adaptation, shaped by African, Phoenician, Roman, Ottoman, and European influences.

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Ademọ́lá. @OgbeniDemola

11 months ago

This book is a compulsory read for every African person.

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Sir David Adjaye @dadjaye

11 months ago

Niamey, Niger, situated on the Niger River plateau, evolved from a fishing village to a bustling urban center, shaped by both African and colonial influences. Today private homes tend to reflect Western influences and public buildings showcasing local aesthetics.

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Sir David Adjaye @dadjaye

11 months ago

Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, lies at the heart of the country, blending indigenous African traditions and colonial influences. Today, the city’s modern district, Ouaga 2000, symbolizes Burkina Faso’s aspirations.