In this lecture you will learn about:
- methods of interventions on existing buildings and urban spaces for the enhancement of their historic significance;
- relevance of architectural qualities and urban characteristics of Islamic built environments to contemporary design;
- restoration and adaptive reuse of key buildings in Iran, Qatar and Oman;
- local architectural characteristics in comparison to high end Islamic architecture.
ArCHIAM. “Lecture 2: Architectural and Urban Splendours of the Islamic World.” Part two of 10 presentations developed for the Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Education Programme, 2018.
Aga Khan Trust for Culture Education Programme