Identification and Nomination

A programme called “Nomination” is conducted by the Award Office and draws on the suggestions provided by a network of dedicated contacts that includes architects, professionals, scholars and others who are familiar with current architectural developments in Muslim societies.

A parallel programme called “Identification” invites all individuals, organisations and firms to submit projects to be considered for nomination directly to the Award by completing a simple form that is available online.

All projects must meet the eligibility criteria established for the 2025 Award cycle. Architects and other team members are welcome to submit their own projects. Projects submitted to the Award are sent to the Award's "nominators", a network of dedicated contacts including architects, professionals, scholars and others who are familiar with current architectural developments. The nominators are responsible for confirming that the submitted projects comply with the Award's eligibility criteria before they are officially nominated for review by the master jury.

Please complete the submission form (English) to identify a project. This PDF form should be filled out and emailed to [email protected].

The form can also be posted to the following address:

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture
P.O. Box 2049
1211 Geneva 2
SWITZERLAND

Documentation

The architects of projects enrolled through the nomination programme receive an Award documentation package that describes the standardised presentation requirements. In addition to submitting photographs, slides and architectural drawings, architects are asked to complete a detailed questionnaire pertaining to use, cost, environmental and climatic factors, construction materials, building schedule, structural integrity and ongoing maintenance, and, more importantly, design concepts and each project's significance within its own context.