ADAM Architecture is a UK based, international architecture and urban design practice with offices in Winchester and London. It specialises in contemporary traditional and classical design, commonly known as New Classical Architecture. [1]
Work includes new town and country homes; restoration, and alterations to listed and historic buildings; master planning, and urban extensions. [2] [3]
Dan Cruickshank is a historic building consultant. [4]
The practice name changed to ADAM Architecture from Robert Adam Architects in 2010 to recognise the individual design profiles of the Directors. Now it is run by Nigel Anderson, Hugh Petter, George Saumarez Smith, Robbie Kerr, Darren Price and Robert Cox. Wayne Reakes and Alison Duthie joined the Executive Board in 2022. Robert Adam retired from the firm in 2020 [5] [6]
Poundbury is an experimental urban extension on the western outskirts of Dorchester in the county of Dorset, England. The development is led by the Duchy of Cornwall, and had the keen endorsement of King Charles III when he was Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall. Under the direction of its lead architect and planner Léon Krier, its design is based on traditional architecture and New Urbanist philosophy. The 2021 census showed a population of 4,100.
Daniel Gordon Raffan Cruickshank is a British art historian and BBC television presenter, with a special interest in the history of architecture.
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The year 2021 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings.
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