Urban Africa

31.03.2010 - 25.09.2010

Design Museum, 28 Shad Thames, London, United Kingdom

Often regarded as a continent defined by underdevelopment, poverty, war and tourism, through this exhibition Adjaye presents Africa in a different light, examining the buildings and places which have a special resonance with his preoccupations as an architect.

This detailed survey will reveal a unique snapshot of life in Africa today, documenting the nature of urban life in a developing continent, a unique geo-cultural survey profiling the African city in a global context.

How to get there:
Rail, Northern and Jubilee lines to London Bridge  a 15 minute walk south along the River Thames

District and Circle lines to Tower Hill  a 10 minute walk across Tower Bridge

Docklands Light Railway to Tower Gateway  a 10 minute walk across Tower Bridge

Bus
42, 47, 78, 188, 381 to Tooley Street, 100 to Tower Gateway, 225 to Jamaica Road RV1 to Tower Bridge

Boat
Tower of London form Waterloo Pier  020 7940 0400
Tower of London and St Katharines Dock from Embankment Pier  020 7987 1185

Cycle racks on the riverfront

Car parking:
QPark car park on Gainsford Street
Parking meters on Maguire Street

Opening Hours:
Daily 10am  5.45pm
Last admission at 5.15pm

Please note: While the second floor is closed to install Urban Africa  David Adjaye and Sustainable Futures admission to the museum is reduced to £6 full price £5 concessions and £4 students.