David Adjaye's Return to Architecture After Sexual Assault Allegations
By
Tom Ravenscroft
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
The article examines architect David Adjaye's gradual return to public life and professional activities following sexual assault and harassment accusations in 2023. It explores how the architecture profession is responding to his comeback, noting his increasing public appearances through lectures, talks, and interviews. The piece reflects on the broader implications for the architectural establishment's acceptance of figures facing serious allegations, highlighting the tension between professional rehabilitation and accountability.
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It is now clear that Adjaye does not intend to quietly leave architecture's main stage.
In 2023 the architecture world was shocked. Two years on from receiving the RIBA Royal Gold Medal in a star-studded ceremony that featured video messages from singer Bono and former US president Barack Obama, Adjaye...
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