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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Details are available at the web-site under the "visit" tab. I would also encourage clicking on the "view Calendar" under the same tab, as there are many shows, performances, tours, educational programs and visiting exhibitions - many with separate tickets.
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing this exciting news. For the benefits of the non-clickers, here are some highlights: www.AgaKhanMuseum.org The board of directors reinforces the international prominence of this institution. It includes (I've highlighted some elements of the CV's): Extremely...
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    It is irrespective. You stated the same in May 2008 (you mentioned in a private note at the time that you were former President's nephew or something) but it still ended up changing. While I agree it may end up being September 12th, there is good reason not to perpetuate something not announced.
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    I would encourage waiting for the official announcement. You'll recall that you had information the Aga Khan was visiting in May of 2008 from a "reliable source" and then it didn't happen. Clearly, if things have not been announced, it implies that there are variables yet to consider.
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    But not for the opening, which was the context of the question Alvin was responding to.
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    This event on July 15, jointly presented by the Royal Ontario Museum and the Aga Khan Council, might be of interest to fans of the Aga Khan Museum. The presenter, Nasser Rabbat, is Aga Khan Professor and the Director of the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at MIT, the Massachusetts...
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Great set of images in this new Canadian Architect article about the "Aga Khan Campus" http://ismailimail.wordpress.com/2014/06/26/aga-khan-campus-a-museum-ismaili-centre-islamic-inspired-park/ via http://www.canadianarchitect.com/news/toronto-trio/1003083632/...
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Two sets of Fantastic photos! Mehdi Esmail via Picasaweb: https://picasaweb.google.com/104846363423995421569/AgaKhanWynfordParkConstructionProjects25 These include (there are many more): MIT's ArchNet has posted some inside views (click the "image" button): http://archnet.org/sites/7234...
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Can't remember if this was already posted previously, but likely worth a re-post anyway. This is the video produced for the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal Ceremony that was held honoring the Aga Khan. The video includes some images of the AKM, but also some broader context...
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Photos from various tweets (click links for credits and associated comments): https://twitter.com/NotTemina/status/459077395090132992/photo/1/large https://twitter.com/NotTemina/status/459077467257307136/photo/1/large https://twitter.com/nikiCesta/status/418091134095605760/photo/1/large...
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    The $100,000 Moriyama RAIC International Prize was recently announced by the Royal Architecture Institute of Canada. The first award ceremony will be held at the new Aga Khan Museum in Toronto. Links: http://www.raic.org/moriyamaprize/...
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Aga Khan's comments today at Massey Hall to an audience of about 2,500 spent a good amount of time talking about the Wynford Dr. projects, specifically focusing in on the garden: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GBWqAoYW5I
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Pamphlet about the Aga Khan Museum's Enlightened Encounters program, which is currently in Vancouver: http://pln.mulgrave.com/passport2socialgood/files/2014/02/Aga-Khan-Museum-13i2t2w.pdf There might be interest on this forum of the Aga Khan's speech to the joint session of Parliament on...
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Aga Khan Museum collections now integrated into MIT affiliated ArchNet This is an extremely cool web-site for architecture buffs. It focuses on the evolutions of various styles of Islamic architecture over the centuries, but being a living site, is very much engaged with current manifestations...
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    There is an exhibition on at The International Centre about the Aga Khan, which might be of interest to those who are already interested in the Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Centre Toronto projects. Learn more on their Facebook page. Note that registration is required (e-mail...
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Nice set of new construction images of the Aga Khan Museum, Ismaili Centre Toronto, and their Park: https://plus.google.com/photos/104846363423995421569/albums/5961821067735280673 All images by mehdi esmail via google photos
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Interesting Globe & Mail article regarding the recent Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal, which asks the question, "How often does a spiritual leader win an award for architecture?"...
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Video - regarding Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal going to the Aga Khan, which includes images of the Toronto projects, among impressive initiatives globally. Enjoy! http://bcove.me/cwab3psz
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Recent Toronto Star VIDEO update on the project: http://www.thestar.com/news/2013/11/21/hume_on_the_ismaili_centre.html
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    Toronto Aga Khan Museum + Ismaili Centre | ?m | ?s | Aga Khan Dev. | Maki and Associates

    Photo updates from Jim Bowie (Cobby17): http://www.flickr.com/photos/cobby17/sets/72157637886368113/with/10967676535/

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