About Aga Khan Award for Architecture
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) was created in 1977. The purpose of the award is to identify and reward the concepts that in architecture, with a focus on contemporary design, social housing, development and improvement, restoration, reuse and protection of the area, as well as landscape design and environmental improvement, can address the needs of Muslim societies.
The Aga Khan Prize is given every three years, and in each cycle, a new committee is formed to determine the criteria for qualified projects, referring to current concerns and developing programs for the long-term future. The committee is also responsible for seminars and field visits, awards, publications and exhibitions.
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2022
This year, among 463 submitted works from 16 countries, “Argo Factory” along with two other Iranian projects was included in the list of 20 final candidates for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
Argo Contemporary Art Museum and Cultural Centre, redesigned by Ahmadreza Schricker (ASA North) made it to the final six winners of the award.
Events about this prize:
The Álvaro Siza Talks
November 2023
By the Serralves Foundation in collaboration with the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
At the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, Portugal
https://www.serralves.pt/en/atividades-serralves/siza-talks-2023/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzYadszuEbj/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Czv80Jpo25H/
Aga Khan Award for Architecture Seminar + Exhibition Launch
November 2023
At the Singapore University of Technology & Design, Singapore
https://www.instagram.com/p/Czby74dI0gw/?img_index=1
https://www.instagram.com/p/C0jiz34Ogm2/?img_index=1
Presentation from the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
November 2023
By Bintaro Design Restrict
At the Mawi, Indonesia
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzabBNCvS5p/?img_index=1
Architecture Lecture Series and the opening of “Embracing Differences” Exhibition
October 2023
By the University of Maryland’s School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation
At the Kibel Gallery, USA
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B52Bv_Nu9A
https://arch.umd.edu/events/aga-khan-awards-discussion-and-gallery-exhibition-opening
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzMQRp6oiVX/?img_index=1
https://www.instagram.com/p/CygZUHhIeNL/
IAP X AKAA Webinar Series
October 2023
By the Institute of Architects Pakistan in collaboration with the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/CyN7PQdAJ4y/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx8Nr8oA4Ji/?img_index=1
‘Inclusive Architecture’ Seminar and Exhibition
September 2023
By the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and the Institute of Architects of Bangladesh
At the IAB Centre, Bangladesh
https://www.instagram.com/p/CxYCe-RMLWC/?img_index=1
https://www.instagram.com/p/CxOLOhOI9rF/?img_index=1
A month-long programme of exhibitions, talks and film screenings
June 2023
By the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Archiam Centre and Liverpool School of Architecture
At the RIBA North, UK
Video Link: https://vimeo.com/859027657
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxQek6tIXKE/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CtCX3qjMDda/?img_index=1
https://www.instagram.com/p/CsRAe76OYgq/?img_index=1
A discussion with Ahmedreza Schricker and Farrokh Derakhshani
June 2023
By the Courtauld Institute of Art in collaboration with the Aga Khan Award for Architecture
At the Courtauld, UK
https://courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/a-nod-of-a-hat-rooftops-of-old-tehran/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CsJSSdmM8rg/
Exhibition & Conference
March 2023
By the Indonesian Institute of Architects
at the third ARCH:ID, Indonesia
https://www.instagram.com/p/CqDNxNvNSRn/?img_index=1
Exhibition, Presentation, and Discussion
February 2023
By the Ismaili Council for the Midwest US
At the Chicago History Museum and Chicago Architecture Center, USA
https://www.instagram.com/p/CopKR1Fo3bK/?img_index=1
Interview with Farrokh Derakhshani
December 2022
By the Radio Cité Genève
Podcast Link: https://bit.ly/3hcquQE
https://www.instagram.com/p/CmEGLSiopy8/
Talk with the Presence of Farrokh Derakhshani
December 2022
At the World Architecture Festival 2022, Portugal
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ko1Nod2FdjY
https://www.instagram.com/p/ClgmcJBI2fg/?img_index=1
Interview with Farrokh Derakhshani
November 2022
By the Muscat Daily
Interview Link: https://www.muscatdaily.com/2022/11/27/focus-on-responsibility-not-sustainability-says-director-of-aga-khan-award/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CljBTKCItqf/
Architectural Exhibition and Commemorative Lecture by Farrokh Derakhshani
October 2022
By The Department of Architecture at the Faculty of Engineering
At the Ain Shams University, Egypt
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjYPQ66o6hF/
Team
Architects
Ahmadreza Schricker Architecture North (ASA North), Tehran, Iran – New York, USA:
Ahmadreza Schricker: founder and principal
Mehdi Holakoui: job captain
Mona Janghorban: project Manager
Amin Mahdavi: special advisor
Collaborating Architect
Hobgood Architects, Releigh, USA:
Patrick Hobgood: architect
Structural Engineer
Behrang Bani-Adam
Contractor
Vandad Ghooparanloo: general contractor
Concrete
Brutal Beton Co., Tehran, Iran: concrete manufacturer and sponsor
Amir Sahra-Navard: concrete repair and waterproofing
Mep
Alireza Mir-Taheri
Electricity
Aydin Afshar: electrical operator
Painting
Barad Painting, Tehran, Iran
Sina Asgari: owner
Lighting Consultant
The SEED, New York, USA
Golsana Heshmati: owner
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