Aga Khan Ödülü'nde Kadın Mimarların Tasarım Kriterlerinin Değerlendirilmesi

Year 2026, Volume: 14 Issue: 1 , 1 - 18 , 31.03.2026

Ezgi Şahin , Melike Saraç , Sümeyye Ergül , Hilal Aycı

https://izlik.org/JA94XK92WD

Abstract

Aga Khan Mimarlık Ödülleri, topluma fayda sağlayan ve sürdürülebilirliği teşvik eden projelere öncelik vererek mimarlık alanında önemli bir rol oynamıştır. Bununla birlikte, Orta Doğu’daki erkek egemen mimari ortam göz önüne alındığında, bu ödülü kazanan kadın mimarların katkılarının daha ayrıntılı bir şekilde incelenmesi, bu çalışmanın temel odak noktasını oluşturmaktadır. Bu araştırma, kadın mimarların Aga Khan Mimarlık Ödülü’nü kazandıkları projeleri, tasarım yaklaşımlarını, öne çıkan özelliklerini ve ödüllerin niteliğini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Ayrıca, mimarların yaşadıkları mekanlara ve şehirlere katkılarını değerlendirmek amacıyla mimarların ülkeleri, eğitim geçmişleri ve ekonomik koşulları da incelenmektedir. Çalışmanın temel amacı, Orta Doğu’da kadın mimarlar tarafından yürütülen ödüllü projelerin şehirler ve topluluklar üzerindeki etkisini ortaya koyarken, geleneksel olarak erkek egemen bir mesleki bağlamda kadınların başarılarını öne çıkararak mimaride cinsiyet temsiline ilişkin farkındalığı artırmaktır. Bu çalışmada, Aga Khan Mimarlık Ödülleri’ni kazanan veya finale kalan projeler arasından, tek yazar olarak kadınların yer aldığı altı proje seçilmiştir. Bu projeler, Moscatelli, Raffa ve Ulusoy Shipstone tarafından belirlenen bağlamsal bağlantı, toplumsal katılım, kültürel duyarlılık ve sağlanan olanaklar kriterlerine göre sistematik olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma, mimarlık dünyasındaki kadınların başarılarını ve ödüllerini öne çıkarmayı ve görünür kılmayı amaçlamaktadır. Böylelikle, mimarlık alanındaki diğer kadınlar için rol modeller sunmayı ve onları cesaretlendirmeyi hedeflemektedir.

Keywords

Kadın Mimarlar , Aga Han Mimarlık Ödülleri , Kültürel Duyarlılık , Bağlamsal Bağlantı

Evaluation of the Design Criteria of Women Architects in the Aga Khan Award

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Abstract

The Aga Khan Architecture Awards have played a significant role in the field of architecture by prioritizing projects that benefit society and promote sustainability. However, considering the male-dominated architectural environment in the Middle East, further examination of the contributions of female architects who have received this award constitutes the primary area of concern for this study. This research aims to examine the projects for which female architects have received the Aga Khan Architecture Award, their design approaches, prominent features, and the nature of the awards. Additionally, it examines the architects’ countries, educational backgrounds, and economic conditions to assess their contributions to the spaces and cities they inhabit. The main aim of the study is to reveal the impact of award-winning projects led by female architects in the Middle East on cities and communities, while also raising awareness of gender representation in architecture by highlighting women’s achievements within a traditionally male-dominated professional context. In this study, six projects were selected from among those that won or were shortlisted for the Aga Khan Architecture Awards, featuring women as the sole authors. These projects were systematically evaluated based on the criteria of contextual connectivity, community engagement, cultural sensitivity, and provided amenities, as established by Moscatelli, Raffa, and Ulusoy Shipstone. It aims to highlight and make visible the achievements and awards of women in the architectural world. By doing so, it seeks to encourage and present role models for other women in the architecture field.

Keywords

Women Architects , Aga Han Architecture Award , Cultural Sensitivity , Contextual Connection

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