Main entry:

Serageldin, Ismail, 1944- author.

Title & Author:

Space for freedom : the search for architectural excellence in Muslim societies / by Ismail Serageldin.

Publication:

[Geneva, Switzerland] : Aga Khan Award for Architecture ; London ; Boston : Butterworth Architecture, [1989]
©1989

Description:

304 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 296-303).
pt. I. Space for freedom. The Aga Khan Award for architecture ; The first cycle: 1977-1980 ; The second cycle : 1980-1983 ; The third cycle : 1983-1986 ; A lively debate ; The collective message of the award ; An agenda for the future -- pt. II. Milestones and landmarks. Statement of the award steering committee ; Report of the master jury -- Dissenting reports -- Winners ; honourable mentions ; Chairman's award -- A rising edifice. Conceptual foundations ; On cultural continuity ; Social and institutional issues ; Contemporary architectural expression.
Also issued online.

Summary:

This is a survey of winning projects of The Aga Khan Award for Architecture, spanning the period 1977-1986. It includes both new buildings and historic site developments.

ISBN:

0408500492
9780408500494

Subject:

Architecture Islamic countries History 20th century.
Architecture Conservation and restoration Islamic countries.
Islamic architecture History.
Architecture islamique Histoire.
Architecture Pays musulmans Histoire 20e siècle.
Architecture Conservation et restauration Pays musulmans.
Islamic architecture
Architecture
Architecture Conservation and restoration
Islamic countries
Islamic architecture, history

Form/genre:

History

Added entries:

Aga Khan Award for Architecture (Organization)

Holdings:

Location: Library main 187863
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Location: Library main 187862
Call No.: ID:89-B9930
Status: Available

Location: Library main 187861
Call No.: ID:89-B9930
Status: Available