© Iwan Baan
Media Source: Arch Daily (USA)
Date: 9 October 2024
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) has announced the Master Jury for the 16th award cycle. The independent panel includes Pritzker Prize laureate Yvonne Farrell, ArchDaily founder David Basulto, and Lucia Allais, director of the Buell Center. Established in 1977 by His Highness the Aga Khan, this competition set out
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) has announced the Master Jury for the 16th award cycle. The independent panel includes Pritzker Prize laureate Yvonne Farrell, ArchDaily founder David Basulto, and Lucia Allais, director of the Buell Center. Established in 1977 by His Highness the Aga Khan, this competition set out to highlight architectural projects that have a significant positive impact on Islamic communities worldwide. The Award is presented in three-year cycles and has a monetary prize totaling US$1 million. AKAA is part of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), an agency within the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The AKTC also organises the Aga Khan Music Awards (AMKA) and promotes cultural awareness through its Education Programme. Additionally, the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto is a key project for this endeavour, fostering Islamic cultural contributions and architecture.