Since the first Aga Khan Awards for Architecture were given in 1977, the honors have sought not only to reward design excellence but also to recognize the impact that projects have on communities and the environment, in places with significant Muslim populations and culture. The awards, made every three years, carry a $1 million prize, shared among the architects and clients of the winning projects. The honored projects (a shortlist of which were announced in June) are scrupulously considered, with an international jury not judging a beauty contest from photographs but rather relying on detailed technical reports made by independent experts who visit every finalist project.
From among 463 nominations and 20 finalists, the six honored projects in 2022 are:
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