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Category: Architecture

Award Ceremony, 1992 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Samarqand. Photo: AKDN
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His Highness the Aga Khan: “Samarkand is a source of inspiration to those who love good buildings and great cities”

  • by Nimira Dewji
  • Posted on August 17, 2016October 11, 2016

“In legend and in reality Samarkand is a source of inspiration to those who love…

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Tabiat - Pedestrian Bridge - Tehran, Iran
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Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2014-2016 Cycle (Shortlisted Project # 2): Tabiat – Pedestrian Bridge – Tehran, Iran

  • by Arif Ali
  • Posted on August 16, 2016October 10, 2016

Tabiat Bridge, literally: “Nature Bridge” is the largest pedestrian overpass built in Tehran, Iran. The architects first conceived the two-to-three level, 270-metre-long curved pedestrian bridge of varying width

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Thread - Artists Residency & Cultural Center - Senegal
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Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2014-2016 Cycle (Shortlisted Project # 1): Thread – Artists Residency & Cultural Center – Senegal

  • by Arif Ali
  • Posted on August 13, 2016October 10, 2016

Thread is a socio-cultural centre that houses two artists’ dwellings and studio space for local and international artists. An ecologically sensitive meeting place which demonstrates how art and architecture can be part of rural life

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Archive: His Highness the Aga Khan awarded the 2013 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's Gold Medal
  • Aga Khan IV
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“Architecture of Pluralism”

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on August 13, 2016August 13, 2016

Archive Video: His Highness the Aga Khan awarded the 2013 Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s Gold Medal

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Álvaro Siza Brings the Alhambra to Toronto | Azure Magazine
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Álvaro Siza Brings the Alhambra to Toronto | Azure Magazine

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 29, 2016July 29, 2016

Azure Magazine spoke to acclaimed architect Álvaro Siza about his Visitor Centre, soon to be added to the site of the historic Alhambra in Granada, Spain, and the Toronto exhibition that chronicles its progress.

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Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum | Eric Gordon of Entuitive
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Ismaili Centre and Aga Khan Museum | Eric Gordon – Entuitive

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 27, 2016July 27, 2016

To develop a glass assembly for the panels in the Prayer Hall that would support the lighting equipment, while staying true to the architectural intent.

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Tackling Built Environment Challenges With Participatory Design #iOpenArchitecture
  • Architecture

Tackling Built Environment Challenges With Participatory Design

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on July 3, 2016July 3, 2016

While the purpose of design is to understand the challenges, architecture is supposed to solve those challenges and make a contribution to society.

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The hospital for women and children at Bamyan.
  • Architecture

The story of ARCOP (Architecture49 Inc), the making of Al-Azhar Garden housing, and the Momina Ismailis in Pakistan

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 16, 2016May 16, 2016

One such was for the Momina Ismailis in Pakistan, who migrated from Gujarat nearly three generations ago.

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'2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture' - Shortlist Introductory Film
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  • Video

Aga Khan Award for Architecture shortlists 19 Projects for US$ 1 million prize

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on May 9, 2016

The 19 shortlisted projects for the 2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture were announced today.

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Nasser Rabbat, Aga Khan Professor, MIT: Future City - What do we need to construct?
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  • Video

Nasser Rabbat, Aga Khan Professor, MIT: Future City – What do we need to construct?

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on April 23, 2016April 22, 2016

A conversation between Philippe Rahm (Architect, Philippe Rahm Architects), Nasser Rabbat (Aga Khan Professor, MIT)

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Diamond Jubilee High School, Mazgaon, Mumbai
  • Architecture

Diamond Jubilee High School, Mazgaon, Mumbai

  • by ismailimail
  • Posted on January 18, 2016January 18, 2016

Aga Khan Education Services is one of the foremost trust imparting high standards of education in various cities in India.

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AKAA International Symposium, Reggio Emilia, Italy - Quality Design for Health Care Facilities in Emerging Countries. Case Studies in Africa - features AKAA 2013 laureate Salam Heart Surgery Centre in Sobo (Khartoum, Sudan) (Image credit: TAM Associates)
  • Architecture

AKAA & Italy’s Reggio Emilia – Expo Milano 2015 sponsor International Symposium “Quality Design for Health Care Facilities in Emerging Countries: Case Studies in Africa

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 31, 2015October 11, 2016

Research & Perspective by A. Maherali for Ismailimail An international symposium was held in Reggio…

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AKAA Exhibition "Architecture is Life" featured at EUROPALIA focus on Turkey
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AKAA Exhibition “Architecture is Life” featured at EUROPALIA focus on Turkey

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 28, 2015November 30, 2016

” In the frame of EUROPALIA TURKEY, this prestigious award will present a focus on…

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Integral Lens Series: John Kosmopoulos work features Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre, Toronto
  • Aga Khan Museum Toronto

Integral Lens Series: John Kosmopoulos work features Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre, Toronto

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 19, 2015November 30, 2016

12th December, 2015: Pygmalion Karatzas presents the Integral Lens Series: John Kosmopoulos Editor: Anthi Rozi…

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Hashim Sarkis, Dean of MIT's School of Architecture Planning, on Archinect Sessions One-to-One
  • Architecture

Hashim Sarkis, Dean of MIT’s School of Architecture Planning, on Archinect Sessions One-to-One

  • by AM
  • Posted on December 16, 2015November 30, 2016

Before coming to MIT to serve as dean of the School of Architecture + Planning…

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Prince Amyn Aga Khan conferred the Aga Khan Music Awards distinguished Patron’s Award

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Portugal | Prince Aly Muhammad attends opening of chapel damaged in wildfires rebuilt with support from the Ismaili Imamat and Aga Khan Trust for Culture

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Strengthening Ties: Ismaili Imamat and São Tomé Formalize Collaboration

Global: Why the World Celebrates His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV | Constellation of Honours: Over 300 Accolades from 55 Countries

A Legacy of Collaboration: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV and James D. Wolfensohn’s Partnership for Religious Engagement in Development

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Islamic Art

The arts of the Fatimids, Mawlana Hazar Imam’s ancestors, continue to inspire

The paisley motif is a Persian symbol of life and eternity

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Canada | Concordia University to award Princess Zahra Aga Khan with an honorary doctorate at its spring 2025 convocation

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Honoring Sufi Mysticism with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture: Delhi’s Heritage Unveiled

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Celebrating Qur’anic Art: A Colloquium of Creativity and Scholarship at The Institute of Ismaili Studies

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The Daystar of Time – Poem by Sujjawal Ahmad

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The First Aga Khan – OPEN ACCESS to download or read online for free

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Ginans

Aaye Reham Rahemaan by Imtiaz Fazalbhoy (Faiz)

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

Ginans by Nargis Balolia

Ginan: Jaag jaagre tun jaag – Wake up, wake up, o you, wake up

Ginan: Ye mitthaa Muhammad naam – The name Muhammad is sweet

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Ginan: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

A presentation on Naklanki Gita by Ali Jan Damani

Ginan: Shaamku aavan(n)taa jo kahe – Those who inform about the arrival of the Imam

Largest Collection of Ginans Online

Ginan: Kutumb parivār sajnā

Pir Sadardin’s Ginan: Hanif Gulamani’s rendition: Aasamaanee tambal

Ginan: Haq to paak tu baadshaah – You are the Truth and the Pure Majestic King

Ginan: Ham Dil Khālaq Yā Alī Tu(n)hī Ja Vase – O’ Lord, in my heart only you dwell

Zahir K. Dhalla: Nine Ginans of Nine Ismaili Pirs – Download Free eBook, available for 3 days

A Ginan on Love

Music in Ginans is vital for invoking specific emotions

Ginan: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Diamond Jubilee USA Visit March 2018 – Welcome, Tribute & Intezari Ginan: Late Alijah Gulamhusein Gulamani and family

Ginan: Kheddo kheddo jemaani naavddi – Sail skillfully in the boat

Ginans with Translation

Ginan: Ginan bolo re nit – Recite Ginans everyday!

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Ginan: Ye mitthaa Muhammad naam – The name Muhammad is sweet

Ginan: Jaag jaagre tun jaag – Wake up, wake up, o you, wake up

Ginan: Shaamku aavan(n)taa jo kahe – Those who inform about the arrival of the Imam

Ginans: Our Wonderful Tradition – Ismailimail launches a new series

Ginan: Sakhee maree aatam naa odhaar – O my Friend! O Saviour of my soul

Ginan: Haq to paak tu baadshaah – You are the Truth and the Pure Majestic King

Ginan: Aaj aanand paamiya man ke – Today this mind (heart) has attained joy

Ginan: Navroz naa din sohaamnnaa – On the glorious day of Navroz

Ginan: Pahelaa Kartaa Jug Maa(n)he Shaahnaa – In the first age of Karta Lord’s…

Ginan: Swaami-ne saachu(n) karine sreviye – By considering the Imam to be true, be devoted to him

Ginan: Ab teree mohabat lagee – Now I am in love with you

Ginan: Aanand aanand kariyo rikhisaro – Rejoice, rejoice o believers!

Ginan: Kheddo kheddo jemaani naavddi – Sail skillfully in the boat

Ginan: Til bhaar tulannaa – Sesame seed’s weight will be accounted for

Ginan: Unchaa re kot bahu vechana – Your abode is at an elevated fort far away

Ginan: Dhan dhan aajno daaddlo – It is an auspicious day today

Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Ginan: Hu(n) re piyaasi piya tere darshanki – I thirst, o Beloved, for a vision of You

Qasidas

Mp3: Ilahi Shukar (Gratitude for God’s Bounties) with English Translation

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

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Qasida: Ya Amiral Momineen

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

Imamat Day Songs: Shan-i Karim Imam-i Zaman-Vol.1

Persian Qasida: Mashriq e Anware Yazdan Noor Mawlana Karim

Rukhsana Karmali: Farsi Qasida – Bismillahey Mutlaq Tui

Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Mushkil Kusha Mawla Ali | Saakin

Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

Qasida: Ali Goyam Ali Joyam | NsN Production

Qasida: Ta Surato Paiwande Jahan Bud Ali Bud – Ali the ever present

Ali Goyam Ali Joyam || Kids Version || NsN Production

The Qasida is the devotional poetry of Ismailis of Persian heritage

Persian Qasida – Shahid Akhtar Qalandar: Khudawanda Tu Sultane Karimi Tu Bismaillahi Rahmanir Rahimi

Shahid Akhtar Qalandar – Qasida: DUZ E DARYAE HAQIQATH

Persian Qasida by Nasir Khusraw: ‘Guzinam Quran Ast’ – Rendition Shahid Akhtar Qalandar

Qasida of Hazrat Imam Mawlana Nizar II – Har Chand K Man Dar Nazare

Poetry has been central to the spiritual life of Muslims

Qasidas with Translation

Qasida: Dur ze daryayi haqiqat – The pearl of the ocean of truth

Tajik Ismaili Artists: Saqi-e Bawafa Manam

Shahid Akhtar Qalandar – Qasida: DUZ E DARYAE HAQIQATH

Persian Qasida by Nasir Khusraw: ‘Guzinam Quran Ast’ – Rendition Shahid Akhtar Qalandar

Persian Qasida: Let go of this entire ruse, O lover! Go mad, go mad!

A Diamond Jubilee tribute to Mawlana Hazar Imam – By Shafiq Ahmad, Asif Baig, Fakhir Baig

JollyGul.com: Valentine’s Qasida Treat for the Jamat from Amin Mawani

Qasida: Ya Imami Ya Imami – O my Imam, O my Imam

Persian Qasida: Amir Al Momenin, by Rukhsana Karmali

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