Architect Bruno Freschi recalls the inspired discussions with his Highness the Aga Khan that guided the design of the Vancouver Ismaili Centre.
By: Bruno Freschi
The uniqueness of this encounter was its absolute unexpectedness, my total surprise, and the slowly unfolding client aspirations for this rather auspicious building.
I had received a call from someone asking to have a very short meeting of introduction. A small group appeared to explain their purpose, which was a search for an architect to create a Jamatkhana, or Ismaili Muslim place of worship. There was no time to prepare any presentation of my work, which would have been normal under the circumstances. Clearly, this committee did not want to be subjected to a traditional marketing pitch.
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