The Aga Khan Program is dedicated to the study of Islamic architecture, visual arts, conservation, urban design and rehabilitation in an effort to respond to the cultural and educational needs of a diverse Muslim world. Towards this goal we aim to improve the teaching of Islamic art and architecture, promote excellence in professional research, and enhance the understanding of Islamic architecture and urbanism in light of contemporary developmental issues. We also continually promote the visibility of pan-Islamic cultural heritage.

Established in 1979, the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture (AKPIA) at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is supported by an endowment from His Highness The Aga Khan. The Geneva-based Aga Khan Trust for Culture provides additional funding for a variety of program activities.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
A K P I A Central Office
MIT 10-390, 77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 USA.
Phone: 617-253-1400
Fax: 617-258-8172
E-mail: akpiarch@mit.edu