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Prince Karim

The Costa Smeralda Method: Mediterranean Architecture and Identity

An analysis of the Costa Smeralda Method and the Prince’s vision: materials, forms, and landscape give rise to a unique Mediterranean architectural identity.

The Costa Letter of Intent: 1961 and the Birth of a Vision

In 1961, a letter of intent laid the groundwork for the Costa Smeralda, defining a shared vision of landscape, architecture, and community.

The Costa Smeralda Model: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV’s Vision

The vision of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV gave rise to the Costa Smeralda model, a unique example of tourism founded on architectural quality, landscape, and Mediterranean identity.

Visiting Porto Cervo in the Footsteps of the Aga Khan

A cultural itinerary for visiting Porto Cervo by following Prince Aga Khan’s vision, through the history, architecture, and identity of the Costa Smeralda.

Aga Khan IV: The Philanthropic Dimension and Global Vision

An essential and in-depth profile of Aga Khan IV’s philanthropic commitment, spanning international development, culture, education, and quality of life.

The Quality of Life in Sardinia: Culture and the Vision of Prince Aga Khan

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV’s cultural vision connects architecture, landscape, and community, offering a model of development that has influenced the quality of life on the Costa Smeralda.

Rahim Aga Khan V: Continuity after Karim Aga Khan IV

The transition from Karim Aga Khan IV to Rahim Aga Khan V reveals an institutional continuity that safeguards the cultural legacy of the Costa Smeralda.

The Legacy of Aga Khan IV: The Living Heritage of the Costa Smeralda

An analysis of what remains today of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV’s vision: the landscape, architecture, and identity of the Costa Smeralda.

Visiting Porto Cervo in the Footsteps of the Aga Khan

A cultural itinerary for visiting Porto Cervo by following Prince Aga Khan’s vision, through the history, architecture, and identity of the Costa Smeralda.

Gallura Before Tourism: Before the Costa Smeralda

Discover how Aga Khan IV transformed Gallura into Costa Smeralda, blending Sardinian identity, landscape preservation, and visionary tourism.

Aga Khan IV: The Philanthropic Dimension and Global Vision

An essential and in-depth profile of Aga Khan IV’s philanthropic commitment, spanning international development, culture, education, and quality of life.

The Quality of Life in Sardinia: Culture and the Vision of Prince Aga Khan

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV’s cultural vision connects architecture, landscape, and community, offering a model of development that has influenced the quality of life on the Costa Smeralda.

Rahim Aga Khan V: Continuity after Karim Aga Khan IV

The transition from Karim Aga Khan IV to Rahim Aga Khan V reveals an institutional continuity that safeguards the cultural legacy of the Costa Smeralda.

The Legacy of Aga Khan IV: The Living Heritage of the Costa Smeralda

An analysis of what remains today of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV’s vision: the landscape, architecture, and identity of the Costa Smeralda.

Visiting Porto Cervo in the Footsteps of the Aga Khan

A cultural itinerary for visiting Porto Cervo by following Prince Aga Khan’s vision, through the history, architecture, and identity of the Costa Smeralda.

Gallura Before Tourism: Before the Costa Smeralda

Discover how Aga Khan IV transformed Gallura into Costa Smeralda, blending Sardinian identity, landscape preservation, and visionary tourism.