Ismaili Center Houston News

Prince Amyn in conversation with lead design architect Farshid Moussavi and landscape architect Thomas Woltz.
Prince Amyn in conversation with lead design architect Farshid Moussavi and landscape architect Thomas Woltz.
Prince Amyn visits Houston to review progress on Ismaili Center
Prince Amyn visits Houston to review progress on Ismaili Center
2 July 2024

During a short working visit, Prince Amyn met with the Mayor of Houston, the Honorable John Whitmire, to discuss progress on the construction of the Ismaili Center in Houston, the seventh such center in the world and the first in the United States.

Prince Amyn accepts the Key to the City of Houston on behalf of Mawlana Hazar Imam from Mayor Sylvester Turner as members of the City Council look on.
Prince Amyn accepts the Key to the City of Houston on behalf of Mawlana Hazar Imam from Mayor Sylvester Turner as members of the City Council look on.
Mawlana Hazar Imam honored with the Key to the City of Houston
Mawlana Hazar Imam honored with the Key to the City of Houston
22 October 2023

The Ismaili Center Houston achieved a significant milestone today with a special ‘topping out’ ceremony attended by Prince Amyn and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.

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Prince Amyn and Mayor Turner share their aspirations for the Ismaili Center Houston
Prince Amyn and Mayor Turner share their aspirations for the Ismaili Center Houston
10 August 2022

As anticipation for the upcoming Ismaili Center in Houston continues to build, Prince Amyn joined Honorable Mayor of Houston Sylvester Turner earlier today to engage in a dialogue around what the Center will represent.

Prince Amyn presented with Honorary Citizenship of the City of Houston
Prince Amyn presented with Honorary Citizenship of the City of Houston
8 August 2022

Shortly after his arrival in Houston yesterday, Prince Amyn met with Houston Mayor, the Honorable Sylvester Turner at City Hall. During their meeting, the Mayor bestowed Prince Amyn with an Honorary Citizenship of the City of Houston.

Ismaili Center Houston: Address by Prince Amyn
Ismaili Center Houston: Address by Prince Amyn
7 August 2022

Join us for a live presentation today from Houston, USA, featuring reflections on the upcoming Ismaili Center from Prince Amyn and Mayor of the City of Houston Sylvester Turner.

The forecourt garden with its reflecting pool at the entrance of the building creates a contemplative atmosphere. The new Center will feature beautiful spaces, intricate geometry, and highly crafted work.
The forecourt garden with its reflecting pool at the entrance of the building creates a contemplative atmosphere. The new Center will feature beautiful spaces, intricate geometry, and highly crafted work.
Ismaili Center Houston designed to embody a spirit of openness and dialogue
Ismaili Center Houston designed to embody a spirit of openness and dialogue
13 November 2021

Established by Mawlana Hazar Imam for the Jamat in the USA and around the world, the new Ismaili Center will represent dialogue between faith and world, East and West, traditional and contemporary, and between humanity and nature.

Ismaili Center Houston design preview to air live on The Ismaili TV
Ismaili Center Houston design preview to air live on The Ismaili TV
9 November 2021

Join us for an exclusive presentation from Houston, Texas, USA, on Monday 15 November 2021, featuring the design architect Farshid Moussavi and landscape architect Thomas Woltz, to preview the design of the upcoming Ismaili Center.

Lead design architect Farshid Moussavi, Mawlana Hazar Imam, landscape architect Thomas L. Woltz, and Ismaili Council for the United States President Al-Karim Alidina survey the future site of the Ismaili Center Houston from above.
Lead design architect Farshid Moussavi, Mawlana Hazar Imam, landscape architect Thomas L. Woltz, and Ismaili Council for the United States President Al-Karim Alidina survey the future site of the Ismaili Center Houston from above.
Mawlana Hazar Imam visits Ismaili Centre Houston site
Mawlana Hazar Imam visits Ismaili Centre Houston site
22 November 2019

Mawlana Hazar Imam toured the site of the Ismaili Center Houston yesterday, 22 November, alongside the Center’s design team and the leadership of the USA Jamat. During his trip, Mawlana Hazar Imam also met with City of Houston Mayor the Honorable Sylvester Turner. 

World-renowned architects to design the Ismaili Center Houston
World-renowned architects to design the Ismaili Center Houston
4 February 2019

UK-based architect Farshid Moussavi has been selected to lead the design of the Ismaili Center, Houston — the first Ismaili Center in the USA.

Mawlana Hazar Imam waves to the Jamat gathered outside the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston after the last Mulaqat of his Diamond Jubilee visit to USA.
Mawlana Hazar Imam waves to the Jamat gathered outside the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston after the last Mulaqat of his Diamond Jubilee visit to USA.
Mawlana Hazar Imam to establish Ismaili Centre in Houston
Mawlana Hazar Imam to establish Ismaili Centre in Houston
20 March 2018

Mawlana Hazar Imam confirmed plans to build a high-profile centre in Houston on 22 March during his final Mulaqat of the USA Diamond Jubilee visit. He went on to say that the process of selecting architects is already underway with guidance from Hazar Imam’s brother Prince Amyn.

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