British-Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye is internationally renowned as one of contemporary architecture’s most inventive leaders. Named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2017, his firm’s diverse portfolio ranges from university campuses and libraries to private homes and special residential projects. Each of his buildings simultaneously captures the present moment and the context of their unique histories.

While far-reaching and wide-ranging, all of Adjaye’s work is marked by a sense of openness and curiosity, as he weaves disparate elements of inspiration — from culture to technology and science — into his designs.

At 66 stories and nearly 800 feet tall, Adjaye’s first New York City high-rise tower is an important contribution to the New York City skyline. 130 William’s hand-cast concrete facade creates a striking form against the cityscape of Lower Manhattan.