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Riyadh, Rabi Al-Akhir 08, 1432/ March 13, 2011. Prince Salman Ibn Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Province, received here today the Secretary General of Aga Khan Award for Architecture Eng. Farrukh Darkashani, currently on a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi … Continue reading →

By Mohammad al-Asad Every three years, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture announces a set of winning projects that are exemplars of excellence relating to the built environment in the Islamic world. The award recently announced the winning projects for … Continue reading →

Among the 19 nominees for the 2010 cycle of Aga Khan Award for Architecture we can see also the Rehabilitation of Al-Qaraouiyine Mosque. The Aga Khan Award for Architecture not only rewards architects, but also identifies municipalities, builders, clients, master … Continue reading →

NEW YORK: The shortlist of 19 nominees for the 2010 cycle of Aga Khan Award for Architecture was announced Wednesday by the master jury. The nominees, which range from a textile factory in Turkey to a school built on a … Continue reading →

Islamabad: Due to its sustainable initiatives to improve living conditions of more than 200 villages in Pakistan, the Aga Khan Planning and Building Service Pakistan’s (AKPBS-P) Water and Sanitation Extension Programme (WASEP) was recently awarded with the National Energy Globe … Continue reading →

Download the Shortlisted Project List and their discription in Pdf: Download In English Download In Arabic Download in Français Source: AKDN

The Palmyra House is a vacation home in the south of Mumbai that resonates not just for its clean modern look but also for its rich selection of local sustainable materials. Situated on the coast of the Indian Ocean, this … Continue reading →

This mosque on the suburban periphery of the port of Chittagong in Bangladesh seeks to fulfil the traditional role of a mosque as both a place of spirituality and as a gathering place for the community. The architect began by … Continue reading →

The Green School Showcases Bamboo Construction in Indonesia By Bridgette Meinhold Bamboo is an incredibly versatile material, which is why environmentalists and designers John and Cynthia Hardy wanted to showcase it in their gorgeous Green School in Indonesia. The remarkable … Continue reading →

2010 Shortlist Announced The 19 nominees for the 11th Cycle of Aga Khan Award for Architecture have been announced. The nominees, which include a textile factory in Turkey, a school built on a bridge in China and a wetlands project … Continue reading →

15 May 2010 | Bibliotheca Alexandrina – Administrative Department | Seminar | Open For Public The Award is a cultural event funded jointly by the EU Delegation to Egypt and Dayra Foundation for Culture and Arts, as part of their … Continue reading →