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David Adjaye and his composer brother Peter release a vinyl record

United Kingdom Architecture News - Jun 14, 2016 - 15:03   4963 views

David Adjaye and his composer brother Peter release a vinyl record

Starchitect David Adjaye and sibling musician Peter, aka AJ Kwame, are set to release a vinyl record of their sonic collaborations – a fusion of architecture and sound. The album, titled Dialogues, is a 10-track compilation of compositions Peter has created for his brother’s architecture.

‘David says I’m the ears and he’s the eyes,’ Peter says of their working relationship. ‘When I see architecture I hear sounds – I respond to the visual. David responds to sound – he creates with a soundtrack in his mind.’

The collaboration first started in 2003 with the Asymmetric Chamber – an architectural installation that Manchester’s CUBE gallery commissioned David to design. As part of the work, Peter composed a soundscape titled ‘Echoes’ to play in the space. The music is the final track on the upcoming vinyl release......Continue Reading

Top image: Asymmetric Chamber / © David Adjaye Associates

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