Architectural Excellence in Islamic Societies

Architectural Excellence in Islamic Societies

Distinction through the Aga Khan Award for Architecture

El-Ashmouni, Marwa M.; Salama, Ashraf M.

Taylor & Francis Ltd

07/2020

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Dura

Inglês

9781138482555

15 a 20 dias

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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 (1900-1989)

Contextual Inspirations, Beliefs and Ideologies, Fathy's Oeuvre, Fathy's Influence






Rifat Chadirji (1926)

Contextual Influences, Beliefs and Ideologies, Chadirji 's Oeuvre, Chadirji's Influence






Geoffrey Bawa (1919-2003)

Contextual Inspirations, Beliefs and Ideologies, Bawa's Legacy, Bawa's Influence






Oleg Grabar (1929-2011)

Contextual Influences, Beliefs and Ideologies, Key Contributions, Grabar's 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 1977-1980); Darb Qirmiz Quarter, Egypt (awarded 1981-1983); Mostar Old Town Conservation, Bosnia and Herzegovina (awarded 1984-1986); Restoration of the Great Omari Mosque, Lebanon (awarded 1987-1989); Rehabilitation of Asilah, Morocco (awarded 1987-1989); Restoration of Bukhara Old City, Uzbekistan (awarded 1993-1995); New Life for Old Structures, Iran (awarded 1999-2001); Al-Abbas Mosque Restoration, Yemen (awarded 2002-2004); Rehabilitation of the Walled City of Nicosia, Cyprus (awarded 2005-2007); Rehabilitation of Shibam, Yemen (awarded 2005-2007); Revitalisation of Recent Heritage of Tunisia (awarded 2008-2010); Restoration of Rubber Smokehouse, Malaysia (shortlisted 2008-2010); Restoration of Souk Waqif, Qatar (shortlisted 2008-2010); Rehabilitation of Tabriz Bazar, Iran (awarded 2011-2013); Revitalisation of Birzeit Historic Centre, Palestine (awarded 2011-2013); Manouchehri House, Iran (shortlisted 2014-2016)






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 1993-1995); Datai Hotel, Malaysia (awarded 1999-2001); Moulmein Rise Residential Tower, Singapore (awarded 2005-2007); Wadi Hanifa Wetlands, Saudi Arabia (awarded 2008-2010); The Green School, Indonesia (shortlisted 2008-2010); Palmyra House, India (shortlisted 2008-2010); Ceuta Public Library, Spain (awarded 2011-2013); Post-Tsunami Housing, Sri Lanka (shortlisted 2011-2013); Mapungubwe Interpretation Centre, South Africa (shortlisted 2011-2013); Apartment No.1, Iran (shortlisted 2011-2013); Kantana Film and Animation Institute, Thailand (shortlisted 2011-2013); House of 40 Knots, Iran (shortlisted 2014-2016); Makoko Floating School, Nigeria (shortlisted 2014-2016)






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 1978-1980); The National Assembly Building, Bangladesh (awarded 1987-1989); Al-Kindi Plaza, Saudi Arabia (awarded 1987-1998); The Nubia Museum, Egypt (awarded 1999-2001); Olbia Social Centre, Turkey (awarded 1999-2001); B2 House in Bueykhuesun Village, Turkey (awarded 2002-2004); The Royal Embassy of The Netherlands, Ethiopia (awarded 2005-2007); Ipekyol Textile Factory in Edirne, Turkey (awarded 2008-2010); Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy, Lebanon (awarded 2014-2016); The Royal Academy for Nature Conservation, Jordan (shortlisted 2014-2016)






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
Aga Khan Trust;Aga Khan Award;AKAA;Master Jury;Aga Khan Award for Architecture;Muslim World;Ashraf Salama;Wadi Hanifa;Global South;Architectural Excellence;Menara Mesiniaga;Non-Western societies;Bibliotheca Alexandrina;Ecological infrastructure;Islamic Societies;Sustainable urban conservation;Hajj Terminal;Urbanism;IBM Product;National Assembly Building;architecture;Oleg Grabar;Islamic Art;visual materials;Le Cor-busier;built environment sustainability;Le Corbusier;Nubia Museum;Post-Tsunami Housing;Award Cycle;Ville Nouvelle;MIT Library;SOS Child's Village;Compressed Earth Blocks;Rolf Gutbrod;Kampung Improvement Programme