via TheIsmaili.org This is the first of a two-part story written by journalist Ayesha Daya for AKDN and TheIsmaili.org exploring the purpose and impact of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. The conclusion will follow in the coming days.
The twenty-first century has begun with a wave of new construction projects reshaping the landscape of many Muslim countries. From the shores of the Arabian Peninsula to the steppes of Kazakhstan, artificial islands, air-conditioned football stadiums and newly created capital cities are being built as countries use advances in modern technology and engineering to eliminate the constraints of their natural environment.
via The Ismaili: Sustainability over spectacle: The Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
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