The Aga Khan Award for Architecture1977-80
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture is an architectural prize established by Aga Khan IV in 1977. It aims to identify and reward architectural concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of Islamic societies in the fields of contemporary design, social housing, community development and improvements, restoration, reuse and area conservation, as well as landscape design and improvement of the environment. It is presented in three-year cycles to multiple projects and has a monetary award, with prizes totaling US $1 million. Uniquely among architectural awards, it recognizes projects, teams, and stakeholders in addition to buildings and people. |
The Aga Khan Award For Architecture Steering Committee
Founding Members 1977-80 Hassan Fathy, Hh Aga Khan,William Porter, Sir Hugh Casson, Garr Campbell, Charles Correa, Dogan Kuban, Oleg Grabar, Nader Ardalan Renata Holod, Convener, Hassan-Uddin Khan, Convener |