Author: ed. Powell Robert
Place: Singapore
Publisher: Concept Media Pte Ltd
Year: 1989
Pages: 155
ISBN: 981-00-0555-5
Source: Donated by Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Subject: Architecture
Sub-Subject: Architecture History
Keyword: Architectural History
Classification: 720
Shelf: C4R2
Accession No: B301
Contents: Foreword Modern Approaches to Regionalism Traditional Approaches to Contemporary The Criticism of Architecture in the Media Appendix Seminar Participants
Abstract: This volume, Criticism in Architecture: Exploring Architecture in Islamic Cultures 3, presents the proceedings of a 1987 seminar in Valletta, Malta, sponsored by the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and CICA. It gathers leading architects, critics, and scholars to explore architecture in Islamic cultures. Key themes include modern regionalism, blending tradition with contemporary design, and the media’s influence on architectural criticism. The discussions offer insights into how heritage, innovation, and identity shape Islamic architecture and its critique. The compilation features seminar presentations and an appendix listing participant details, showcasing diverse perspectives on these critical issues.