Did you know a Ghanaian Architect is the first African to receive Royal Gold Medal, UK’s highest honor for Architecture?
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced back in September that Ghanaian architect, Sir David Adjaye will receive the 2021 Royal Gold Medal which is the UK’s highest honour for architecture,making him the first ever black architect to gain such recognition in the awards 172 years history. The Royal Gold Medal is approved personally…
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced back in September that Ghanaian architect, Sir David Adjaye will receive the 2021 Royal Gold Medal which is the UK’s highest honour for architecture,making him the first ever black architect to gain such recognition in the awards 172 years history.
The Royal Gold Medal is approved personally by Her Majesty The Queen and is given to a person or group of people who have had a significant influence “either directly or indirectly on the advancement of architecture”.
Sir David Adjaye has achieved international attention for an exceptional body of work over 25 years. Drawing on his cited influences including “contemporary art, music and science to African art forms and the civic life of cities”, his completed projects range from private houses, exhibitions and furniture design, through to major cultural buildings and city masterplans.
Reacting to news that he would be honored with the award, The Ghanaian Architect said:
“It’s incredibly humbling and a great honour to have my peers recognise the work I have developed with my team and its contribution to the field over the past 25 years. Architecture, for me, has always been about the creation of beauty to edify all peoples around the world equally and to contribute to the evolution of the craft. The social impact of this discipline has been and will continue to be the guiding force in the experimentation that informs my practice. A heartfelt and sincere moment of gratitude and thanks to all the people who supported the journey to get to this moment.”
Source: Architecture.com