Inclusive Architecture: Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2022

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2022 celebrates inclusive architecture by recognizing projects that have a strong impact on societies' needs and aspirations. The award recognizes architects, municipalities, builders, clients, artisans, and engineers who have played essential roles in the realization of a project. The publication includes scholarly essays by members of the master jury and steering committee, as well as a Salon des Refusés by Nader Teherani. The texts provide insight into an architectural question of increasing urgency in our times of crisis: how to build ethically for our shared global future.

Format: Hardback
Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2022
Publisher: ArchiTangle GmbH

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture, a prestigious accolade bestowed every three years, holds immense significance in the realm of architecture. This Award recognizes projects that transcend the traditional boundaries of building, planning, and preservation, making a profound impact on the needs and aspirations of societies. This publication showcases the twenty shortlisted projects, including the six recipients of the 2020-22 cycle.

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture distinguishes itself from other architecture prizes by not only honoring architects but also acknowledging the contributions of municipalities, builders, clients, artisans, and engineers who have played pivotal roles in project realization. This publication presents the projects from diverse perspectives, accompanied by detailed and up-to-date images and descriptions.

The esteemed, interdisciplinary master jury and steering committee responsible for selecting the projects for this cycle of the Award comprises renowned figures such as David Chipperfield, Francis Kéré, Anna Lacaton, Marina Tabassum, and Sarah M. Whiting. Scholarly essays from members of the master jury and steering committee, spanning various disciplines, enrich the publication. Contributions include a thought-provoking text on the optimism of humanity by Souleymane Bachir Diagne, director of the Institute of African Studies at Columbia University, and a contextualization of Modern Architecture in the Muslim World by Sibel Bozdoğan of Boston University. Additionally, Kazi Khaleed Ashraf, director-general of the Bengal Institute for Architecture, Landscapes, and Settlements in Dhaka, Bangladesh, offers insights into the dialogical perspective of architecture.

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture serves as a testament to the transformative power of architecture and its ability to shape the world around us. By recognizing and celebrating exceptional projects, it inspires future generations of architects and architects to push the boundaries of design and create a better future for all.

Weight: 846g
Dimension: 172 x 247 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783966800228