Five Projects Receive 2010 Aga Khan Award for Architecture; Oleg Grabar Receives Chairman’s Award

Courtesy: The Aga Khan Development Network, www.akdn.org 

The five projects selected for the 2010 Aga Khan Award for Architecture were announced at a ceremony held at the Museum of Islamic Art. His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani the Emir of Qatar and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser joined His Highness the Aga Khan in presiding over the ceremony. 

The five projects selected by the 2010 Master Jury are:

• Wadi Hanifa Wetlands, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Revitalisation of the Hypercentre of Tunis, Tunisia
• Madinat Al-Zahra Museum, Cordoba, Spain
• Ipekyol Textile Factory, Edime, Turkey
• Bridge School, Xiashi, Fujian, China.

An extract from a very enlightening speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the award ceremony:
“These, then, are four of the major concerns that I would submit for further discussion. What does architectural excellence mean in the context of Islamic traditions and aspirations? How do we reach a wider array of constituents? Can we expand our social and economic relevance? And how do we best employ innovative technologies?”

WADI HANIFA WETLANDS:
Photograph Courtesy: Aga Khan Award for Architecture  / Arriyadh Development Authority
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Arabian Peninsula)
Client: Arriyadh Development Authority
Planner: Moriyama & Teshima Planners Limited / Buro Happold in joint venture
Completed: 2004-2007 ongoing
Design: 2001-ongoing
Site size: 120 km stretch
REVITALISATION OF THE HYPERCENTRE OF TUNIS:
Photograph Courtesy: Aga Khan Award for Architecture  / Salah Jabeur
Location: Tunis, Tunisia (North Africa)
Architect: Association de Sauvegarde de la Medina de Tunis (ASM)
Client: Municipality of Tunis
Completed: 1998-2007 ongoing
Design: 1998-ongoing
Site size: 60'000 m²
MADINAT AL ZAHRA MUSEUM:
Photograph Courtesy: Aga Khan Award for Architecture  / Cemal Emden
Location: Cordoba, Spain (Europe)
Architect: Sobejano Architects S.L.P, Fuensanta Nieto & Enrique Sobejano
Client: Junta de Andalucia, Consejeria de Cultura
Completed: 2008
Design: 2001-2003
Site size: 9'125 m²

IPEKYOL TEXTILE FACTORY
Photograph Courtesy: Aga Khan Award for Architecture  / Cemal Emden
Location: Edirne, Turkey (Asia)
Architect: Emre Arolat Architects
Client: Deyko, Twist Giyim
Completed: 2006
Design: 2004-2005
Site size: 20'000 m²

BRIDGE SCHOOL
Photograph Courtesy: Aga Khan Award for Architecture / Li Xiaodong

Location: Xiashi, Fujian Province, China (Asia)
Architect: Li Xiaodong (Atelier)
Client: Xiashi Village
Completed: 2008
Design: 2008
Site size: 240 m²