Since starting his own firm in London in 2000, the award-winning David Adjaye has designed artists' studios, retail spaces, and public buildings such as the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, currently under construction in Washington, D.C. Born in Tanzania to Ghanaian parents (his father was a diplomat), he grew up in various parts of Africa before studying architecture in London. Deputy Editor Clifford A. Pearson sat down with him at his New York City office to discuss the economic, demographic, and architectural changes sweeping through many parts of Africa.
Architectural Record: Your book African Metropolitan Architecture was published this past year. What made you decide to start such a project?
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