David Adjaye

David Adjaye, RIBA, serves as Lead Designer for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. His focus is on the formal development and refinement of the building design. Adjaye was the winner of the Royal Institute of British Architects award in 1993 and has designed the Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo, Norway. In addition, he designed other projects in both the UK and US, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver, Rivington Place, and the Idea Store in London.

The National Building Museum provides biographies of speakers, program participants, and exhibition subjects. Learn more about our programs and lectures.