Author: Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Place: Switerland
Publisher: Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Year: 1980
Pages: 9
Source: Donated by Charles Correa
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Islamic Architecture
Keyword: Building Space, Housing, Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Classification: 711.4
Shelf: C3R4
Accession No: B476
Contents: 1- The Award 2- Housing 3- Public Buildings and Spaces 4- Community Planning and Community Form 5- Restoration and Reuse 6- Research and Dissemination 7- Award Procedure 8- Master Jury 9- Administrative Team
Abstract: The Aga Khan Award for Architecture promotes excellence in architecture that harmonizes Muslim cultural traditions with modern innovations. It recognizes designs that are socially meaningful, environmentally sustainable, and contextually relevant to contemporary Islamic societies. By celebrating projects that are both culturally rooted and forward-looking, the Award fosters a deeper understanding of the Islamic world’s architectural heritage while encouraging its evolution. It aims to inspire architects to create spaces that reflect the values, needs, and aspirations of Muslim communities today and in the future, serving as a catalyst for a dynamic and inclusive architectural identity within the Islamic world.