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BY CASSANDRA JENKINS
1 The building and sky are mirrored in the water of the Reflection Fountain, a feature inspired by other architectural designs around the Muslim world. 2 A series of terraced gardens, each planted with native species from a different eco-region of Texas, elevates the building of the Ismaili Center, Houston. 3 The Central Atrium is the heart of the center, which rises over 70 feet and is made of stepped screens. Ismaili Center, Houston, opens as new cultural hub The Ismaili Center, Houston, will hold an official grand opening ceremony Dec. 12-13 for the public. The center serves as a community and cultural hub for the Shia Ismaili Muslim community as a place of prayer, social gathering, culture and intellectual pursuits. About the project The 11-acre site in Montrose boasts over 9 acres of gardens and courtyards and a 150,000-square- foot, five-story building, which includes a prayer room, several conference centers, a black box theatre, art exhibitions, children’s classrooms, an atrium and a cafe. Despite its affiliation with the Shia Muslim sect, Omar Samji, a spokesperson for the center, said he and all partners of the project hope the space will serve as a cultural and community hub for residents in and around Houston from all walks of life and religions. The center will be open to the public, with meeting spaces, the courtyard, gardens and black box theatre available for residents to use and book.
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PHOTOS COURTESY IWAN BAAN
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