Architectural Excellence in Islamic Societies : Distinction through the Aga Khan Award for Architecture (Hardcover)

List of Illustrations 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 References Notes 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 References Notes 　Chapter 3 From Restoration to Sustainable Urban Conservation On Restoration and Reuse of Historic Structures Glimpses from Selected Projects Sidi Bou Said Conservation, 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 References Notes 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 Notes 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 Buykhusun 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 References Notes 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 References Notes