
Bhopal · 1996

Indian architect (1930–2015). Pioneer of modern architecture in India, Aga Khan Award laureate. Known for climate-responsive design.

Riyadh · 1985
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German architect and structural engineer who pioneered lightweight tensile and membrane structures. Known for the Munich Olympic Stadium roof (1972), the Mannheim Multihalle, and the German Pavilion at Expo 67 in Montreal. He passed away shortly before the prize announcement.

Indian structural engineer and urban planner renowned for his 'Slum Networking' concept, which integrates low-income areas into a city's vital infrastructure. His innovative work in water and sanitation earned him the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1998.

Chopda · 1996
Norwegian architect who, while still a student, co-designed the award-winning Lepers Hospital in Lasur, India, with Jan Olav Jensen. The project is celebrated for its humanitarian focus and sensitive integration into the local rural landscape.

Lahore · 1992
Preeminent Pakistani architect and pioneer of modern architecture in Pakistan, known for his regional modernist style. His red-brick Alhamra Arts Council in Lahore is an iconic work that earned him the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1998.

Selangor · 1994