Modernity And Community

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture was established in 1977 to bring to international attention the work of architects and designers working in the Muslim world, specifically to communicate those projects that demonstrate excellence in promoting local building traditions, rehabilitating urban fabrics and rural townships and forging new architectural languages and modes of creation. Chosen by an international jury of experts on architecture and planning, renowned architects Ricardo Legorreta andGlenn Murcutt and artist Mona Hatoum, nine projects - from Morocco to Iran, from infrastructure improvements to a luxury hotel - reveal just how far building and community involvement can go to improve life. Each project is shown in drawings, project descriptions and a portfolio of photographs that capture the humanity each of these projects has brought to their surroundings. This book is a celebration of buildings of distinct character that will provide long-term benefit to everyone that comesinto contact with them - and in them are lessons for everyone.