The Aga Khan Award for Architecture presentation ceremony took place this evening

The award is given every three years to ‘projects that set new standards of excellence in architecture, planning practices, historic preservation and landscape architecture’. It’s no wonder the awards took place in Dubai.

Both Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the Aga Khan were present at the event

HH  Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum vice President of the UAE and ruler of Dubai and JJ the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims.

The awards taking place

video: . @HHShkMohd honors winners of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture pic.twitter.com/atqvIEwvY4

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The Tabiat Pedestrian Bridge…

This design was a winner during the 2014-2016 awards cycle