Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2010 in Doha, Qatar
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture, one of the largest architectural awards in the world, holds its 2010 awards ceremony in Doha, Qatar on November 24th.
In this cycle, there are 5 recipients of the prestigious awards, out of 19 shortlisted projects.
The 5 projects are:
- Bridge School in China http://www.akdn.org/architecture/project.asp?id=3796
- Ipekyol Textile Factory in Turkey http://www.akdn.org/architecture/project.asp?id=3725
- Madinat al Zahra Museum, Spain http://www.akdn.org/architecture/project.asp?id=3732
- Revitalisation of the Recent Heritage, Tunis http://www.akdn.org/architecture/project.asp?id=3985
- Wadi Hanifa Wetlands, Saudi Arabi http://www.akdn.org/architecture/project.asp?id=2258
The shortlist included projects in Saudi, Lebanon, Spain, Turkey, China, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Burkina Faso, Albania, Iran, Indonesia and more. Details of the shortlist can be viewed at http://www.akdn.org/architecture/awards.asp?tri=2010 Highlights of the Award Ceremony at the Islamic Museum and B Roll video of all of the 5 projects for preview and broadcast quality can be downloaded from http://www.linxproductions.com/videos/ LINX can also help broadcasters link up with award recipients, members of the international master jury, etc. - so interviews can be conducted in the language of the broadcaster’s choice.
Contacts:
For coverage, video and assistance with interview:
Faridoun Hemani: Qatar +974 339 74606 Email: fhemani@linxproductions.com
For information and details of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture:
Sam Pickens +974 339 74608 Email: Sam.Pickens@akdn.org