Author: ed. Holod Renata, ed. Rastorfer Darl
Place: New York
Publisher: Islamic Publications Ltd
Year: 1983
Pages: 255
ISBN: 089381-124-6
Source: Donated by Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Architecture History
Keyword: Urban Development, Architectural History
Classification: 724
Shelf: C4R5
Accession No: B291
Contents: Preface Introduction Islamic Philosophy and the Fine Arts Symbols and Signs in Islamic Architecture Conservation of the Historic Environment for Cultural Survival Islam, Urbanism, and Human Existence Today Islamic Architecture and the Poor People of Islam Urban Housing in the Third World: The Role of the Architect Changing Roles and Procedures in the Design of Public Buildings On Recreational and Tourist Complexes On Educational Facilities On Mosque Architecture Statement of the Master Jury Recipients of the First Aga Khan Award for Architecture Map of the Recipients Agricultural Training Centre Nianing, Senegal Medical Centre Mopti, Mali Courtyard Houses Agadir, Morocco Sidi BOU Said Tunis, Tunisia Halawa House Agamy, Egypt Rustem Pasha Caravanserai Edirne, Turkey Ertegun House Bodrum, Turkey Turkish Historical Society Ankara, Turkey Inter-Continental Hotel and Conference Centre Mecca, Saudi Arabia National Museum Doha, Qatar Water Towers Kuwait City, Kuwait Restoration of the Ali Qapu, Chehel Sutun and Hasht Behesht Isfahan, Iran Mughal Sheraton Hotel Agra, India Kampung Improvement Programme Jakarta, Indonesia Pondok Pesantren Pabelan Central Java, Indonesia Hassan Fathy Chairman’s Award Notes Bibliography
Abstract: This work explores the role of architecture in the Islamic world, focusing on its cultural, social, and philosophical dimensions. It addresses the preservation of historical environments, the evolving needs of urbanism, and the responsibility of architects to support marginalized communities. Highlighting the Aga Khan Award recipients, it showcases projects that harmonize tradition with modernity, from medical centers to hotels. The study emphasizes the importance of balancing cultural heritage with contemporary development, illustrating architecture’s potential to foster community, preserve identity, and improve society through innovative and socially-conscious design.