"The independent Master Jury of the 16th Award Cycle (2023-2025) of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture has announced seven winners, selected following on-site reviews of projects shortlisted earlier in June. Collectively, the awarded works demonstrate architecture's potential to act as a catalyst for pluralism, community resilience, social transformation, cultural dialogue, and climate-responsive design. Two projects from Iran, and one each from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Pakistan, and Palestine, will share a prize of $1 million, among the most significant awards in the field of architecture."
"Beyond architects, the Award also recognizes the contributions of municipalities, builders, clients, master artisans, and engineers who have played essential roles in bringing the projects to life. Extending the reach of this recognition, Optimism and Architecture, edited by Lesley Lokko, will be published by ArchiTangle in September 2025. The volume presents the awarded and shortlisted projects of the 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, framing them within a broader discussion of architecture's capacity to connect traditions with innovation, link local practices to global dialogues, and shape inclusive spaces where diverse cultures and histories intersect."
"In its official statement, the Master Jury emphasized the context in which this cycle unfolded: "This cycle of the Award has unfolded in a world in tumult, at a moment of global insecurity. When so many pressures are placed on living, the challenges of building may feel even greater." The Jury further noted that the projects offer "a message of hope," underscoring how architecture can illuminate paths forward."
Seven winning projects were selected by the independent Master Jury of the 16th Award Cycle (2023–2025) after on-site reviews of shortlisted works. The awarded projects exemplify architecture as a catalyst for pluralism, community resilience, social transformation, cultural dialogue, and climate-responsive design. Two winning projects come from Iran, with one winner each from Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Pakistan, and Palestine; the winners share a $1 million prize. The prize-giving ceremony will take place on September 15 in Bishkek. The Award acknowledges municipalities, builders, clients, master artisans, and engineers. A volume titled Optimism and Architecture will present awarded and shortlisted projects in September 2025. The Jury described the cycle as unfolding amid global insecurity and said the projects offer a message of hope.
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