Architectural excellence in Islamic societies : distinction through the Aga Khan Award for Architecture /: distinction through the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ashraf M. Salama, Marwa M. El-Ashmouni.
• Authors: Salama, Ashraf M. A; El-Ashmouni, Marwa M
• Contents: List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Introduction: Towards Decolonised Narratives of Architectural Excellence Decolonising Geographies of Architectural Knowledge The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) Architectural Excellence: Perceived and Measured Quality A Prelude for Narratives of Architectural Excellence in Islamic Societies The Content and Structure of this Volume Notes References Chapter 2 Reinstating the Enduring Values of Architecture Architectural Elements of Endurance Hassan Fathy (1900–1989) Contextual Inspirations, Beliefs and Ideologies, Fathy’s Oeuvre, Fathy’s Influence Rifat Chadirji (1926) Contextual Influences, Beliefs and Ideologies, Chadirji ‘s Oeuvre, Chadirji‘s Influence Geoffrey Bawa (1919–2003) Contextual Inspirations, Beliefs and Ideologies, Bawa’s Legacy, Bawa’s Influence Oleg Grabar (1929–2011) Contextual Influences, Beliefs and Ideologies, Key Contributions, Grabar’s Impact The Shared Denominator and the Enduring Values of Architecture Notes References Chapter 3 From Restoration to Sustainable Urban Conservation On Restoration and Reuse of Historic Structures Glimpses from Selected Projects Conservation of Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia (awarded 1977 –1980); Darb Qirmiz Quarter, Egypt (awarded 1981 –1983); Mostar Old Town Conservation, Bosnia and Herzegovina (awarded 1984 –1986); Restoration of the Great Omari Mosque, Lebanon (awarded 1987 –1989); Rehabilitation of Asilah, Morocco (awarded 1987 –1989); Restoration of Bukhara Old City, Uzbekistan (awarded 1993 –1995); New Life for Old Structures, Iran (awarded 1999 –2001); Al-Abbas Mosque Restoration, Yemen (awarded 2002 –2004); Rehabilitation of the Walled City of Nicosia, Cyprus (awarded 2005 –2007); Rehabilitation of Shibam, Yemen (awarded 2005 –2007); Revitalisation of Recent Heritage of Tunisia (awarded 2008 –2010); Restoration of Rubber Smokehouse, Malaysia (shortlisted 2008 –2010); Restoration of Souk Waqif, Qatar (shortlisted 2008 –2010); Rehabilitation of Tabriz Bazar, Iran (awarded 2011 –2013); Revitalisation of Birzeit Historic Centre, Palestine (awarded 2011 –2013); Manouchehri House, Iran (shortlisted 2014 –2016) Introspective Analysis Values of Excellence and the Narrative of Architectural and Urban Conservation Notes References Chapter 4 Sustainable Architecture and Ecological Infrastructure The Spectrum of Sustainable and Ecological Architecture Glimpses from Selected Projects Menara Mesiniaga/ IBM Headquarter, Malaysia (awarded 1993 –1995); Datai Hotel, Malaysia (awarded 1999 –2001); Moulmein Rise Residential Tower, Singapore (awarded 2005 –2007); Wadi Hanifa Wetlands, Saudi Arabia (awarded 2008 –2010); The Green School, Indonesia (shortlisted 2008 –2010); Palmyra House, India (shortlisted 2008 –2010); Ceuta Public Library, Spain (awarded 2011 –2013); Post-Tsunami Housing, Sri Lanka (shortlisted 2011 –2013); Mapungubwe Interpretation Centre, South Africa (shortlisted 2011 –2013); Apartment No.1, Iran (shortlisted 2011 –2013); Kantana Film and Animation Institute, Thailand (shortlisted 2011 –2013); House of 40 Knots, Iran (shortlisted 2014 –2016); Makoko Floating School, Nigeria (shortlisted 2014 –2016) Reflection and Discussion Values of Excellence and the Narrative of Built Environment Sustainability References Note Chapter 5 Plurality of Architectural Approaches and Multiple Modernities Modernity, Identity, and Plurality Glimpses from Selected Projects The Intercontinental Hotel & Conference Centre, Saudi Arabia (awarded 1978 –1980); The National Assembly Building, Bangladesh (awarded 1987 –1989); Al-Kindi Plaza, Saudi Arabia (awarded 1987 –1998); The Nubia Museum, Egypt (awarded 1999 –2001); Olbia Social Centre, Turkey (awarded 1999 –2001); B2 House in Büykhüsun Village, Turkey (awarded 2002 –2004); The Royal Embassy of The Netherlands, Ethiopia (awarded 2005 –2007); Ipekyol Textile Factory in Edirne, Turkey (awarded 2008 –2010); Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy, Lebanon (awarded 2014 –2016); The Royal Academy for Nature Conservation, Jordan (shortlisted 2014 –2016) Reflection and Discussion Values of Excellence and the Narrative of Architectural Pluralism Notes References Chapter 6 Decolonisation Aspirations of Architecture in Islamic Societies Generated Discourse: Seminars and Monographs Pluralistic Aspects of Architectural Excellence Themes and Reflections Expanding the Scope of Architecture Outlook: A Sustained Quest for Decolonised Architectural Excellence Notes References
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 720.91767; Architecture -- Islamic countries -- History -- 20th century; Architecture -- Islamic countries -- History -- 21st century
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781351057479; 9781351057486; 9781351057462; 9781351057493
• Related ISBNs: 9781138482555
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