<P><B> A fascinating new take on the architecture of Sir David Adjaye OM OBE, exploring how he chooses, uses, and combines materials, and the extraordinary buildings and structures that result </B></P><P>David Adjaye is one of the most in-demand architects today, known for his thoughtful interpretation of public spaces. In order to understand him as an architect, you must look at his projects through the lens of material ¿ a crucial consideration in his practice. Organized into five sections ¿ Stone/Concrete, Wood, Metal, Glass, and Rammed Earth ¿ <I>Alchemy</I> reimagines the traditional architect monograph by examining the importance of material in architecture, a study vital to Adjaye and his design process.</P><P>In 2021, David Adjaye was awarded the RIBA Gold Medal, and he was among seven global leaders to receive a <I>TIME</I>100 Impact Award in 2022. The book features over 30 public, commercial, and residential projects around the world, from his 2001 Concrete Garden in London t