Amanda Levete is a prominent British architect known for her innovative and groundbreaking designs. Born in London in 1958, Levete started her career as a sculptor before turning to architecture. She founded her own architecture firm, AL_A, in 2009, which has since become one of the most influential architectural practices in the world. Levete's designs are characterized by their fluidity and organic forms, often inspired by nature and the environment. One of Levete's most notable projects is the extension of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, which opened in 2017. The extension, known as the Exhibition Road Quarter, features a striking new entrance and a subterranean gallery space. Levete's design seamlessly blends the old and the new, creating a harmonious space that complements the museum's existing buildings. In addition to her work in architecture, Levete is also a respected writer and commentator on design and architecture. She has written for numerous publications, including The Guardian and The Independent, and has given talks at prestigious institutions such as the Royal Academy of Arts and the Royal Institute of British Architects. Levete's work has earned her numerous accolades and awards, including the RIBA Stirling Prize for Architecture in 2018. She was also awarded a CBE in 2017 for her services to architecture.
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Amanda Levete is a celebrated British artist whose work in sculpture, installation and theatre design has been featured in multiple prestigious international exhibitions. Born in London in 1958, Levete studied 3D design at Manchester Polytechnic before completing a degree in Fine Art Sculpture at Goldsmiths College in 1982. Her early career as a sculptor was marked by works such as her first publicly commissioned piece, a bronze figure of novelist Thomas Hardy, which was installed in Dorchester in 1995. Levete's practice later expanded to encompass installation and theatre design, with her most notable projects being the renovation of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London (2017) and the Central Embassy Mall in Bangkok (2016). Levete's work explores the relationship between nature and architecture, among other themes, often using natural and organic materials. Her work has been featured in prominent exhibitions, including the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition (2011) and the Venice Architecture Biennale (2016).
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— Mei Wang
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