“Significant Encounter” in Jeddah as Prince Sultan University’s Board Of Trustees Chair Receives Director Of Aga Khan Award For Architecture

Compiled and prepared by MALIK MERCHANT

https://www.ksa.com/prince-abdulaziz-welcomes-aga-khan-award-director-farrokh-derakhshani-today — On January 7, 2024, Prince Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Riyadh Philanthropic Society for Sciences and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Prince Sultan University, welcomed Farrokh Derakhshani, the Director the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Seen on the wall are portraits of Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (left), and King Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, First Monarch Of Saudi Arabia Photograph: KSA.Com

The website News from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA.Com) reports that “in a significant encounter today [January 7, 2024], Prince Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Riyadh Philanthropic Society for Sciences and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Prince Sultan University, welcomed Farrokh Derakhshan i, the Director of the esteemed Aga Khan Award for Architecture. This award holds a distinguished reputation in the realm of architectural design.

“The meeting between the two influential figures delved into the architectural brilliance prevalent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Moreover, discussions centered around potential collaborations between Prince Sultan University and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

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Corniche Mosque 1987-89 Cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture — *Corniche Mosque, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, one of the recipients of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in the 1987-1989 award cycle. Photograph: AKDN.*

“Beyond exploring partnership opportunities, the participants engaged in dialogue about fostering cooperation and sharing insights between the Aga Khan Award and the Prince Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf City Humanization Award. This convergence of minds signifies a promising step toward advancing architectural excellence and mutual learning in the field.”

The following are the buildings from Saudi Arabia that were shortlisted or received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in previous years (please clik on links for photographs and details):