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Bruno Freschi (Order of Canada, OC) discusses his project of building the first Ismaili Centre in North America in Burnaby, British Columbia, and his compassionate journey with His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th Hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Muslims, in creating a new Jamatkhana for the Ismailis. Freschi writes: “The journey was a patient, creative search with the Ismaili community, exploring architecture for an established culture in a new community. In all his architectural undertakings, His Highness has honoured both the Islamic architectural traditions and evolutions of that heritage within diverse cultures.” READ MORE

Date posted: October 2, 2023.

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