Liverpool’s International Slavery Museum has decided to sever its ties with architect Sir David Adjaye’s company following allegations of sexual harassment against him. Despite the allegations, the museum has chosen to retain Sir Adjaye’s architectural design for an upcoming redevelopment project. The move comes in response to accusations of sexual harassment and assault made by three former employees against the renowned Ghanaian-British architect.
National Museums Liverpool conveyed their stance in a statement, clarifying their dissociation from Sir Adjaye’s company while reiterating their commitment to his architectural vision for the museum’s redevelopment. The statement expressed gratitude to the team involved in bringing the project to its current design stage and confirmed the intention to initiate an expedited tender procurement process for new architects in the coming weeks.
In a previous report by the Financial Times in July, allegations of sexual assault were detailed by three women who had previously worked for Sir Adjaye. These women claimed that both the architect and his firm had fostered a toxic work culture that had persisted unchecked for years, negatively impacting their careers. While Sir Adjaye denied the allegations, he expressed deep remorse and acknowledged engaging in consensual relationships that blurred personal and professional boundaries.
Source:nkonkonsa.com
