Adjaye: I’m obsessed with rammed earth

By 2021-05-27T06:00:00

David Adjaye receives the RIBA Royal Gold Medal 2

Source: Francis Kokoroko

Architect hints the sustainable material could feature in high-rise projects

David Adjaye revealed he is “obsessed by rammed earth” and hinted that it would appear in much of his office’s future work, including high-rise projects.

The vernacular material’s sustainability credentials and potential for much wider use as a low-carbon alternative to concrete fascinated him, he said at yesterday’s Gold Medal ceremony in response to an audience question.

“It’s ripe for rethinking,” he said.

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