TANGENTIAL: For those interested in architecture (as opposed to purely construction), the Aga Khan Award for Architecture short-list for the 2013 cycle was announced a pinch ago, and the 20 projects are in the following piece in Canadian Architecture...

New pic by Jim Bowie via Flickr: Lots of wrapped items on the roof-top patio of the cultural centre. I'm thinking that all the best updates are inside now!

Inside view of the skylights: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=583719588319507&set=a.493985847292882.126064.485619821462818&type=1&theater Public-view image from the official facebook page of the Aga Khan Museum:

Looks like the video has been removed. Certainly predictable, as it seemed that an animation / visualization company released it directly prior to the AKM releasing it!

Here's a fantastic treat - video including 3D visualization. Enjoy!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=Btzlb6g6bAg

New internal pics: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=580582581966541&set=a.493985847292882.126064.485619821462818&type=1 https://www.facebook.com/AgaKhanMuseum#!/photo.php?fbid=579875528703913&set=a.493985847292882.126064.485619821462818&type=1&theater...

This is very cool! Another example of the rarity and importance to world heritage of the artefacts in the AKM collection. http://en.qantara.de/A-New-Chapter-in-the-History-of-Arab-Literature/9178c171/index.html

Transformation over the last three years - compliments of forum member Jim Bowie: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cobby17/8633118704/in/photostream/lightbox/

With the AKM's agreement in place with the Louvre, I wouldn't be surprised if some of the pieces that helped it get the ~10M visitors will also come through Toronto as a visiting exhibit in the future. I think the AKM's network of museums with which it has cultivated relationships is an aspect...

Recent picture by Jim Bowie via Flickr of the Ismaili Centre portion of the complex. The blurring creates a surreal feel, but blocks out some of the other details. Looks like a lot of clean-up in-progress with landscaping, and the far side of the glass topped structure now can also be seen...

Interesting article about the Petronas Towers, Islamic Architecture, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and the Aga Khan Museum ... http://ridingthebuses.com/2013/02/kuala-lumpurs-petronas-towers-a-symbol-of-islamic-architecture/ Sorry for quoting so many words. It was difficult to select...

Room to be re-created in the AKM: https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=549495695075230&set=a.493985847292882.126064.485619821462818&type=1&theater

New blog by a Toronto museums media / comms person: http://emmajenkin.wordpress.com/2013/01/25/newest-crush-2/

Awesome photo! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=535830163108450&set=a.493985847292882.126064.485619821462818&type=1&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Via the AKM Facebook Page

Recent mentions of this project in the media: The Toronto Star - "Ten things Toronto can look forward to in 2013" The Globe and Mail - "Reader picks for what to watch in 2013" Islamic Arts Magazine - "20 Top Exhibitions in 2012"

Another set of December 24th construction photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/104846363423995421569/AgaKhanWynfordParkConstructionProjects22 By Mehdi Esmail via Picasa Not sure what this large piece of class is for. Thought the exterior was virtually completed! Maybe the inner courtyard...

Looks like they are filling the pools with water. Any one have additional pictures? See: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=524710524220414&set=a.493985847292882.126064.485619821462818 Via the AKM official facebook page

From the official facebook page, looks like the external cladding is Brazilian granite: http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=521665397858260&set=a.493985847292882.126064.485619821462818&type=1&theater

Interior picture of auditorium ceiling: Via the AKM's official facebook page

Small video about the London, UK Ismaili Centre, which opened in the mid-80's and is located in the heart of the historic museum district there, across the Victoria & Alberta Museum, Natural History Museum and Science Museum: http://www.theismaili.org/cms/1404/ Not as much space in London, so a...