via The Malaysian newspaper thestar.com.my – These community projects stand out for their beauty, for the way in which they marry old and new, for how they tread lightly on the earth.
IN Morocco, a beautifully constructed bridge shapes an urban hub that links two cities, connects the people, and showcases local craftsmanship.
Amidst Austria’s alpine setting, a gorgeously tranquil cemetery provides a sense of belonging to the Muslim immigrant population in their adopted country after 40 years.
On the banks of the Nile River in Sudan, a cardiac surgery centre built on a low budget that still manages to mesh form and function offers free treatments to over 50,000 patients a year.
These projects are three of the five winners of the 2013 Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) announced on Sept 6 in Lisbon, Portugal.
A triennial award, the AKAA was established by his highness the Aga Khan in 1977 to single out and embolden building concepts that address the needs and aspirations of communities with a significant Muslim presence.
The award recognises “architectural excellence in the fields of contemporary design, social housing, community improvement and development, historic preservation, reuse and area conservation, landscape design and improvement of the environment.”
via Architecture for the people wins Aga Khan Award – Lifestyle | The Star Online.
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