Ismaili Center, Houston

completed

The Ismaili Center, Houston, is a community and cultural hub for the Shia Ismaili Muslim community, serving as a place of prayer, social gathering, culture, and intellectual pursuits. The 11-acre campus includes over 9 acres of gardens and courtyards and a 150,000-square-foot, five-story building with a prayer room, conference centers, a black box theatre, art exhibitions, children's classrooms, an atrium, and a cafe. It is located along Allen Parkway and overlooks Buffalo Bayou Park. The center is open to the public and offers meeting spaces, gardens, and a theatre for events. Future phases include installing a pickleball court, basketball park, and playground.