In 1897, the British Army violently raided Benin City in what is now Nigeria, seizing thousands of priceless artifacts known as the Benin Bronzes.
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February 9, 2021
DAVID ADJAYE
Ultimately, for Adjaye, architecture is “a social act” — it’s about constructing buildings that acknowledge and understand their histories, whilst creating something entirely new, in order to serve communities into their futures.
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February 9, 2021
DAVID ADJAYE RECEIVES THE 2021 ROYAL GOLD MEDAL FROM THE RIBA
he judges praised Adjaye as “a singular and timely talent and a strong reminder of the insightful and integrative role of the architect”.