ISBN: Ostalo
Godina izdanja: 1989
Oblast: Arhitektura
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

U dobrom stanju.

Luksuzno izdanje, u koloru, veliki format (25x30 cm)

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Butterworth Architecture (1989)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3 pounds

Space for Freedom: The Search for Architectural Excellence in Muslim Societies


A beautifully photographed chronicle of the first decade and achievements of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, initiated in 1977, with emphasis on the activities between 1984 and 1986. Photos of presentations and award winners are followed by a sample of intellectual papers and reports by architects.

SPACE FOR FREEDOM THE SEARCH FOR ARCHITECTURAL EXCELLENCE IN MUSLIM SOCIETIES
BY ISMAIL SERAGELDIN

This book chronicles the first decade and the achievements of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA), with special reference to the activities of the third cycle (1984-1986), and presents the winning projects of the 1986 Award.

The title Space for Freedom was chosen to underline the commitment of the Award, in all its activities, to create an intellectual space where imagination can soar and the pursuit of relevance and architectural excellence can proceed in myriad ways, transcending a single architectural style or school of thought.

The Aga Khan `Award for Architecture was Initiated in 1977 with the aim of recognizing and rewarding outstanding architectural projects and exceptional individuals.

The awards have become the most visible feature of the AKAA, but behind this great endeavour is a dedicated “search”. In numerous seminars, “think tanks” and papers, all faithfully recorded in its publications, a Space for Freedom has been created.

Within this Space for Freedom, scholars, intellectuals, practicing architects and critics have committed themselves to a far-ranging quest for insight into the future built environment of Muslims.

It has been said that the role of architects in societies in rapid transition — as most Muslim societies are pivotal, both in defining society’s sense of its own reality as well as its perceptions of what constitutes its authentic cultural expression. The AKAA has helped architects better address these responsibilities. But the Award has had repercussions far beyond its original intention of guiding the discourse on architecture in the Muslim world. The issues of identity, regionalism and conservation of the built heritage which the AKAA has brought into focus are issues of concern to practicing architects everywhere and to all those involved with development throughout the third world.

Space for Freedom is the third in a series of books under the general title “Building in the Islamic World Today”.

Cover: The Social Security Complex, Istanbul, Turkey. Photograph by Reha Gilnay.