Media Source: OANA (Azerbaijan)
Date: 12 September 2025
The University of Central Asia (UCA) and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) recently co-hosted a special lecture series in Naryn and Bishkek titled “Architecture & Optimism”. The series explored themes of sustainable development, climate resilience and the role of architecture in shaping societies. The lectures…
The University of Central Asia (UCA) and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) recently co-hosted a special lecture series in Naryn and Bishkek titled “Architecture & Optimism”. The series explored themes of sustainable development, climate resilience and the role of architecture in shaping societies. The lectures were delivered by Farrokh Derakhshani, Global Director of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA), and Professor Akylbek Kozhaliev, Head of the Department of Architectural Environment Design at Kyrgyz State Technical University. The event introduced the Aga Khan Award for Architecture—one of the world’s most prestigious architectural prizes—and highlighted the significance of Kyrgyzstan as host of the 2025 Award Ceremony. “The 2025 Award is coming to Bishkek because of the 25-year relationship between Kyrgyzstan and the Aga Khan Development Network. By bringing international experts here, we hope to foster the exchange of ideas and dialogue,” said Mr Derakhshani.