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flag The Ismaili Center in Houston, a new cultural and civic hub, has opened with sustainable, Islamic-inspired design.

flag The Ismaili Center in Houston, the first Ismaili civic and cultural complex in the U.S., has officially opened. flag Designed by Farshid Moussavi Architecture, the five-story, 150,000-square-foot building features Islamic and Persian architectural elements, including a central atrium with an oculus, stone screens, and shaded terraces. flag Located on an 11-acre site overlooking Buffalo Bayou Park, it includes gardens, courtyards, and flood-adaptive landscaping by Thomas Woltz. flag The center serves as a hub for worship, education, community events, and interfaith dialogue, emphasizing sustainability, craftsmanship, and cultural symbolism. flag DLR Group was the architect of record.

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