This book discusses architectural excellence in Islamic societies drawing on textual and visual materials, from the Aga Khan Documentation Center at MIT, developed over more than three decades. At the core of the discussion are the efforts, processes, and outcomes of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA).
The AKAA recognises excellence in architectural and urban interventions within cities and settlements in the Islamic world which are continuously challenged by dramatic changes in economies, societies, political systems, decision-making, and environmental requirements. Architectural Excellence in Islamic Societies responds to the recurring question about the need for architectural awards, arguing that they are critical to validating the achievements of professional architects while making their contributions more widely acknowledged by the public. Through analysis and critique of over sixty awarded and shortlisted projects from over thirty-five countries, this book provides an expansive look at the history of the AKAA through a series of narratives on the enduring values of architecture, architectural and urban conservation, built environment sustainability, and architectural pluralism and multiple modernities.
Architectural Excellence in Islamic Societies will appeal to professionals and academics, researchers, and upper-level students in architectural history and theory and built environment related fields.
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 (19001989)
Contextual Inspirations, Beliefs and Ideologies, Fathys Oeuvre, Fathys
Influence
Rifat Chadirji (1926)
Contextual Influences, Beliefs and Ideologies, Chadirji s Oeuvre, Chadirjis
Influence
Geoffrey Bawa (19192003)
Contextual Inspirations, Beliefs and Ideologies, Bawas Legacy, Bawas
Influence
Oleg Grabar (19292011)
Contextual Influences, Beliefs and Ideologies, Key Contributions, Grabars
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 19771980); Darb Qirmiz
Quarter, Egypt (awarded 19811983); Mostar Old Town Conservation, Bosnia and
Herzegovina (awarded 19841986); Restoration of the Great Omari Mosque,
Lebanon (awarded 19871989); Rehabilitation of Asilah, Morocco (awarded
19871989); Restoration of Bukhara Old City, Uzbekistan (awarded 19931995);
New Life for Old Structures, Iran (awarded 19992001); Al-Abbas Mosque
Restoration, Yemen (awarded 20022004); Rehabilitation of the Walled City of
Nicosia, Cyprus (awarded 20052007); Rehabilitation of Shibam, Yemen (awarded
20052007); Revitalisation of Recent Heritage of Tunisia (awarded 20082010);
Restoration of Rubber Smokehouse, Malaysia (shortlisted 20082010);
Restoration of Souk Waqif, Qatar (shortlisted 20082010); Rehabilitation of
Tabriz Bazar, Iran (awarded 20112013); Revitalisation of Birzeit Historic
Centre, Palestine (awarded 20112013); Manouchehri House, Iran (shortlisted
20142016)
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 19931995); Datai Hotel,
Malaysia (awarded 19992001); Moulmein Rise Residential Tower, Singapore
(awarded 20052007); Wadi Hanifa Wetlands, Saudi Arabia (awarded 20082010);
The Green School, Indonesia (shortlisted 20082010); Palmyra House, India
(shortlisted 20082010); Ceuta Public Library, Spain (awarded 20112013);
Post-Tsunami Housing, Sri Lanka (shortlisted 20112013); Mapungubwe
Interpretation Centre, South Africa (shortlisted 20112013); Apartment No.1,
Iran (shortlisted 20112013); Kantana Film and Animation Institute, Thailand
(shortlisted 20112013); House of 40 Knots, Iran (shortlisted 20142016);
Makoko Floating School, Nigeria (shortlisted 20142016)
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
19781980); The National Assembly Building, Bangladesh (awarded 19871989);
Al-Kindi Plaza, Saudi Arabia (awarded 19871998); The Nubia Museum, Egypt
(awarded 19992001); Olbia Social Centre, Turkey (awarded 19992001); B2
House in Büykhüsun Village, Turkey (awarded 20022004); The Royal Embassy of
The Netherlands, Ethiopia (awarded 20052007); Ipekyol Textile Factory in
Edirne, Turkey (awarded 20082010); Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy,
Lebanon (awarded 20142016); The Royal Academy for Nature Conservation,
Jordan (shortlisted 20142016)
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
Ashraf M. Salama, PhD, is Professor of Architecture and Head of the Department of Architecture at the University of Strathclyde Glasgow, UK (20142020). Professor Salama has published over 170 papers and book chapters in the international refereed press and has authored and co-edited ten books. He is the UIA 2017 recipient of the Jean Tschumi Prize for Excellence in Architectural Education and Criticism. He is the Founding and Chief Editor of Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research and serves on the boards of numerous international journals.
Marwa M. El-Ashmouni, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering, Beni-Suef University, Egypt. Dr. El-Ashmouni earned her degrees from the University of Adelaide, Australia, and Ball State University, USA. El-Ashmouni was awarded the University of Adelaide Medal of Research Excellence (2013). Her publications include a book chapter in Christiane Gruber, ed. Islamic Architecture on the Move (2016), entitled "Mobility and Ambivalences: Negotiating Architecture Identities during Khedive Ismail's Reign (186379)."
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