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The Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) was established in 1977 by His late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV with the aim of identifying and encouraging building concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of communities in which Muslims have a significant presence. Three guiding values shaped the Jury\u2019s process and selection: transcendence, pluralism and progress. The latest round of winners were announced earlier in 2025 \u2013 read about the full list of projects here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: <\/em><\/strong>Kengo Kuma on STORIESINDESIGN<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To discuss these projects and the history of the Award overall, Farrokh Derakhshani \u2013 Director of the AKAA \u2013 joins STORIESINDESIGN from Geneva. Indeed, the AKAA is nothing if not global in scale. More particularly, it brings a refreshing spotlight on to projects from across the Global South, with this year\u2019s joint seven winners showcasing work in Iran, Palestine, Bangladesh, China, Egypt and Pakistan. The 16th cycle\u2019s prize-giving ceremony was held at the Toktogul Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic on 15th September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vision Pakistan by DB Studios, photo by Usman Saqib Zuheri.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jahad Metro Plaza by Jahad by KA Architecture Studio, photo by Deed Studio. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Wonder Cabinet, Bethlehem by AAU Anastas, photo by Mikaela Burstow.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

During the conversation, Derakhshani explains what the Award focuses on and how its selection process unfolds. Spoiler alert: the AKAA is deeply concerned with community and involves a rigorous judging process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LISTEN HERE!<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aga Khan Award for Architecture<\/strong>
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