Intervention Architecture
Subtitle: Building for Change
Contributors: Homi Bhabha (Introduction)
Publisher: I. B. Tauris; I.B. Tauris & Co Ltd
Published: November 27, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781845116736
Subjects: Architectural structure & design; Public Buildings Architecture; Architecture; Criticism; Architecture / Criticism; Public, Commercial, or Industrial Buildings
Description: "Since its inception in 1977, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture has recognised almost 100 projects that have set new standards of excellence in architecture, planning, conservation and landscape design. To mark the 30th year of the award, this publication includes a historical overview of winning projects, seminars and events through the years. Each of the projects selected in this 10th cycle of the award is illustrated through detailed drawings, specially commissioned photographs and concise descriptions. An introductory essay by Homi K. Bhabha is accompanied by a discussion of architecture for a changing world, with contributions from Omar Akbar, Homa Farjadi, Sahel Al-Hiyari, Shirazeh Houshiary, Mohsen Mostafavi, Farshid Moussavi, Modjtaba Sadria, Brigitte Shim, Billie Tsien and Kenneth Yeang."--Jacket.