David Adjaye is a leading figure among an energetic generation of young British architects.  Born in Dar-Es-Salam, Tanzania, he received his MA in architecture from London’s Royal College of Art and earned the Royal Institute of British Architects First Prize Bronze Medal, both in 1993. Since establishing Adjaye Associates in 2000 his greatest concern has been to intensify the experience of spaces through an almost sculptural use of light, color, tone and materials.  Highly regarded residences such as the Dirty House and the Elektra House, both in London, have led to larger and more complex commissions such as the Nobel Peace Center exhibition facility in Oslo, Norway and the Idea Stores, two library and community centers in London.  Adjaye’s work has been exhibited internationally at the Venice Biennale of Architecture and the Sao Paolo Bienal.  A sought-after lecturer internationally, Adjaye has also presented and hosted programs on architecture for BBC radio and television.  His first book, David Adjaye Houses: Recycling, Reconfiguring, Rebuilding, was published in 2005 by Thames & Hudson.