Aga Khan Development Network: 2013 Aga Khan Awards for Architecture Announced in Lisbon

Lisbon, Portugal, 06/09/2013 - The 2013 Aga Khan Awards for Architecture were presented by His Excellency Aníbal Cavaco Silva, President of the Portuguese Republic, and His Highness the Aga Khan on 6 September 2013. Established in 1977, the Awards are given every three years. They recognise all types of building projects that positively affect today’s built environmentsand set new standards of excellence in architecture, planning practices, historic preservation and landscape architecture. Through its efforts, the Award seeks to identify and encourage building concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of societies across the world, in which Muslims have a significant presence.

	His Highness the Aga Khan and Portuguese President Cavaco Silva arrive at the Castle of São Jorge in Lisbon for the presentation ceremony for the 2013 Aga Khan Award for Architecture. - Photo: AKDN / Gary Otte


	The Award Ceremony included a concert curated by the Aga Khan Music Initiative, featuring the San Francisco based Kronos Quartet and the Homayun Sakhi Trio. - Photo: AKDN / Gary Otte


	His Highness the Aga Khan addresses the audience during the award ceremony of the 12th cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, presented in Lisbon, Portugal. - Photo: AKDN / Gary Otte


	His Highness the Aga Khan and President Cavaco Silva pose for a photograph with the winning recipients of the 12th cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. - Photo: AKDN / Gary Otte