By Maria Cook – OTTAWA — With 128 buildings offering architecture, history and stories during Doors Open Ottawa, making a checklist can be daunting.
The day starts at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 199 Sussex Drive. This elegant and calm building, set in a landscaped park, never fails to refresh the eyes.
It is the Canadian headquarters of the Aga Khan, leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, and also houses the Aga Khan Foundation Canada, an international aid agency.
Designed by renowned Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki, the building recently won a General General’s Medal in Architecture. Though modern, this simple white structure is informed by the heritage of Islamic architecture. For instance, it is organized around a series of courtyards.
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