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The Ismaili Center Houston
By : Salina Kassam
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN 19th edition
Discipline : Art & Photography
Categories : Photography / Architectural Photography : Gold certification
The Ismaili Center Houston marks the completion of the seventh Ismaili Centre globally. Ismaili Centers embody the Ismaili community’s enduring commitment to fostering understanding among diverse peoples, communities, and faiths. Architecturally unique, each building incorporates spaces for social and cultural gatherings, intellectual engagement and reflection, as well as spiritual contemplation. They are also symbolic markers of the permanent presence of the Ismaili community in the regions in which they are established, while extending a hand of friendship to enhance relationships among communities, government and civil society. The Ismaili Center represents a commitment to building a pluralist society and uniting diverse people and cultures. The Center’s design is contemporary, yet reflects a rich architectural heritage. It combines modern structural technology with traditional Persian forms, including ceramic mosaics and mashrabiya screens.
The building interior includes three atriums connecting three dedicated spaces with their own mission – engagement, education, and prayer. Each atrium is designed in such a way as to fill the principle spaces of the building with natural light and views of the sky above.
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Photographer : Salina Kassam Photography
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