- About the Book:
The second installment in the Dongola Architecture Series (DAS), titled "Critical Encounters: Nasser Rabbat," delves into the life and work of the distinguished Syrian architect, historian Nasser Rabbat. It underscores the profound connection between Rabbat's upbringing in Syria during a period of significant political transformation and his development as a critical thinker and storyteller. His journey from a reluctant choice to study architecture to becoming a prominent figure as the Director of the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at MIT illustrates his unceasing commitment to expanding the horizons of historiography, particularly within the realm of non-Western voices.
