• The Ismaili Center Houston will be located on an 11-acre site along the city’s main waterway, the Buffalo Bayou.
  • Prayer Hall and Central Atrium steel erection - December 2022
  • Looking north towards Allen Parkway, showing level one deck and walls - December 2022
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  • View looking South – soil excavation and preparation of building a foundation - January 2022
  • View looking North – earth walls around the excavation held by sprayed concrete - January 2022
  • Reinforcements, waterproofing and shotcrete on the north end - January 2022
  • View looking East - reinforcements and platform for tower crane - January 2022
  • Site view looking south – mat slab foundation and lower level deck progress.
  • Site view looking north – mat slab under building complete, lower level deck progressing.
  • Retaining wall concrete pour started in the north garden.
  • Mockups for topping slab, eivan floor, eivan soffit, board form walls and columns.
  • Site view looking south – mat slab foundation and lower level deck progress.
  • Site view looking north – mat slab under building complete, lower level deck progressing.
  • Farshid Moussavi reviewing construction progress and quality.
  • Farshid Moussavi reviewing mock-ups of board form walls.
  • Looking south – mat slab foundation and lower level deck progress.
  • Looking north – lower level deck and wall progress.
  • Truss assembly at fabrication shop.
  • Atrium steel at fabricator yard.
  • Looking north towards Allen Pkwy - January 2023
  • Showing Level 1 walls, atrium steel and north eivan steel - January 2023
  • Steel truses in the prayer hall - January 2023
  • Board form wall placed going into the prayer hall - February 2023
  • Board form wall placed going into the prayer hall - February 2023
  • Landscape work started in the North Garden - February 2023
  • Looking northeast showing steel erection for the north even and atrium - February 2023
  • Looking east – north eivan roof decking above the prayer hall - March 2023
  • Looking northeast - primary steel for north eivan, central atrium, and drop off area - March 2023
  • North Garden site work started showing site concrete and walls - March 2023
  • Prayer hall door opening and grand stairs board form walls with north eivan above - March 2023
  • Central Atrium 5-level steel erected - April 2023
  • Looking north - front view of the building structure - April 2023
  • Looking southwest - prayer hall_north eivan with education wing up to Level 2 - April 2023
  • North garden site grading and concrete work underway - April 2023
  • Looking north - drop off area with atrium and north eivan - May 2023
  • Looking northwest - showing education wing upto level 2 - May 2023
  • Looking south - North Eivan above the alcoves in the eivan terrace - May 2023
  • Looking south - North Garden event terrace with performance area - May 2023
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About the Ismaili Center Houston
Ismaili Center Houston designed to embody a spirit of openness and dialogue The Ismaili Center Houston will serve as both a Jama

In November 2021, designs of the forthcoming Ismaili Center in Houston were presented at a special event hosted in Texas and streamed live around the world. Construction is underway and images of progress will be periodically shared here.

Established by Mawlana Hazar Imam for the Jamat in the USA and around the world, the new Ismaili Center will represent a dialogue between faith and world, East and West, traditional and contemporary, and between humanity and nature. The Ismaili Center, Houston will join several prestigious buildings commissioned over recent decades by institutions, designated under the broader category of Ismaili Centers, of which there are diverse examples in Dubai, Dushanbe, Lisbon, London, Toronto, and Vancouver.

An esteemed design team shared plans for the site’s building and gardens with civic officials, community representatives, architects, leaders from civil society, and the media.

March 2024 The Ismaili Center: Construction continues its progress. Welcome to this month’s glimpse of this landmark project. With each milestone achieved, we move closer to realizing our vision for the Ismaili Center Houston—a place of inspiration, contemplation, and community. Click here to see pictures and videos of construction progress.

January 2024 Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. We are thrilled to present the latest construction update on the progress of the Ismaili Center, Houston. Significant milestones have been reached, marking notable progress in our journey. Click here to see pictures and videos of construction progress.

December 2023 Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. We are thrilled to present the latest construction update on the progress of the Ismaili Center, Houston. Significant milestones have been reached, marking notable progress in our journey. Click here to see pictures and videos of construction progress.

November 2023 Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. We are excited to share the latest Ismaili Center, Houston construction update video with the Jamat. Significant progress has been made as Level 5 decks have been successfully completed, marking the commencement of work on Level 5 walls and the roof. Our aim is to finalize the structure above ground by year-end. Additionally, the installation of glass curtain walls has commenced at Level 3 on the West side, further advancing the construction. Click here to see pictures and videos of construction progress.

October 2023 Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. We are excited to share the latest Ismaili Center, Houston construction update video with the Jamat. We are nearing an important milestone, with the completion of the building's superstructure (above ground) targeted for completion by the end of this year. Click here to see a construction progress pictures and video

September 2023 Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. We are delighted to provide an update on the ongoing construction of The Ismaili Center for the Jamat. We are nearing completion of the building's superstructure, with Level 3 walls completed and construction of the Level 4 deck underway. The star columns for the West eivan have been successfully installed, and the east and west walls of the social hall have been poured. Landscape work in the North Garden is advancing in both the Bayou and Gulzar Gardens. We've also planted additional trees and shrubs to enhance the overall landscape. We are dedicated to keeping the Jamat well-informed about our progress through regular video updates. With the unwavering support and prayers of the Jamat, The Ismaili Center is on track to become a magnificent source of pride upon its completion in the United States.   Click here to see a construction progress pictures and video

August 2023 Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. We are thrilled to provide an update on the ongoing construction of the Ismaili Center Houston to the Jamat. The progress continues to be steady and promising. Construction of the building infrastructure is progressing well, with the completion of Level three concrete decks and the initiation of work on Level four decks. The installation of glass curtain walls has commenced in the education wing, spanning Levels one and two. The North Garden is also making strides with site concrete work, and we've begun planting in the Event Terrace, Event Lawn, and along the east perimeter fence. We are committed to keeping the Jamat informed about our progress through regular video updates. With the unwavering support and prayers of the Jamat, the Ismaili Center is destined to become a magnificent source of pride upon its completion in the United States. Click here to see a construction progress pictures and video

July 2023, Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. All Level 2 walls and decks were completed. Social Hall and North Eivan decks were poured on Level 3. North garden hardscape work started in the Bayou Garden with some trees planted in the Event Terrace. Click here to see a construction progress pictures and video

June 2023, Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. Work started on pouring Level 3 decks and Level 3 walls. Mechanical and electrical equipment, such as emergency power generators and chillers, were installed. North garden hardscape work continued, and started planting trees. Click here to see a construction progress pictures and video

May 2023, Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. Click here to see a construction progress video
Work continued with the building superstructure (steel & concrete) and the north garden.  Work progressed on Level 2 walls and decks and work started on Level 3 decks.  Significant progress was made in the event terrace area of the north garden for the performance area.

April 2023, Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. Click here to see a construction progress video

March 2023, Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. Click here to see a construction progress video

Feburary 2023, Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. Click here to see a construction progress video

January 2023, Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. Click here to see a construction progress video

December 2022, Ismaili Center in Houston Construction Progress:
The central atrium and prayer hall steel erection are constructed. Two levels of the underground parking structure are constructed. Development has begun on Level 1 walls and columns, and the installation of the north eivan star columns are scheduled to begin in January 2023. Click here to see a construction progress video.

November 2022 Ismaili Center Houston Development Update. Click here to watch video  
We are pleased to present a video preview of the upcoming Ismaili Center in Houston, Texas. The ambitious project adjacent to the Buffalo Bayou park is dedicated to advancing pluralism, public understanding, and civic outreach. Once complete, the building and its gardens will be a welcome landmark for the Jamat and its neighbours in Houston and beyond.

May 2022, Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. Click here to see a construction progress video

January 2022, Ismaili Center Houston: Construction Progress. Click here to see a construction progress video

This page will be updated with images and video footage throughout the Center’s construction.