An alcove for quiet gathering draws light in, but filters out the distractions of the city below.
An alcove for quiet gathering draws light in, but filters out the distractions of the city below.
Gary Otte
The main stairway pivots about an impressive chandelier.
The main stairway pivots about an impressive chandelier.
Gary Otte
The outer Entrance Hall of the Ismaili Centre, London, provides a calming welcomes to visitors from the bustling city streets.
The outer Entrance Hall of the Ismaili Centre, London, provides a calming welcomes to visitors from the bustling city streets.
Gary Otte
The fountain pool in the Entrance Hall follows the inter-weaving geometrical floor pattern, characteristic of Islamic art, executed in white marble, Brazilian blue granite and inlaid stainless steel. The calligraphic Basmallah adorns the far wall.
The fountain pool in the Entrance Hall follows the inter-weaving geometrical floor pattern, characteristic of Islamic art, executed in white marble, Brazilian blue granite and inlaid stainless steel. The calligraphic Basmallah adorns the far wall.
Gary Otte
The Roof Garden by night showing the central fountain connected by radial channels to the four corner pools.
The Roof Garden by night showing the central fountain connected by radial channels to the four corner pools.
Gary Otte
A view from the Reading Room showing the three fountains on the axis of the Roof Garden.
A view from the Reading Room showing the three fountains on the axis of the Roof Garden.
Gary Otte
The South elevation of the Ismaili Centre, London, viewed from the West along Thurloe Place.
The South elevation of the Ismaili Centre, London, viewed from the West along Thurloe Place.
Crispin Boyle
Details of the exterior architectural finishes.
Details of the exterior architectural finishes.
Crispin Boyle
An aerial view of the Ismaili Centre, London.
An aerial view of the Ismaili Centre, London.
Sadru Verjee
This area can be configured for different purposes and is often used for high profile, international meetings. The vaulted ceilings and sunken floor lend a sense of height to the space.
This area can be configured for different purposes and is often used for high profile, international meetings. The vaulted ceilings and sunken floor lend a sense of height to the space.
Crispin Boyle
Detail of the handrail in stainless steel, brass and plate glass, which runs along the main stair.
Detail of the handrail in stainless steel, brass and plate glass, which runs along the main stair.
Crispin Boyle
The geometric designs and symmetry are visible in the décor and furnishings in the Social Hall.
The geometric designs and symmetry are visible in the décor and furnishings in the Social Hall.
Crispin Boyle
A detailed view of the Southern elevation of the Ismaili Centre, London.
A detailed view of the Southern elevation of the Ismaili Centre, London.
Crispin Boyle
Detail showing windows and panels in stainless steel, teak and bevelled glass, with three different surface finishes to the granite.
Detail showing windows and panels in stainless steel, teak and bevelled glass, with three different surface finishes to the granite.
Crispin Boyle
Panelling on the West window wall of the Prayer Hall, designed by Karl Schlamminger, incorporating marble, tile and plaster lattice panels with vertical teak panels in rectangular calligraphy. The names Allah, Muhammad and Ali (not shown) are to be read in the light space between the teak members.
Panelling on the West window wall of the Prayer Hall, designed by Karl Schlamminger, incorporating marble, tile and plaster lattice panels with vertical teak panels in rectangular calligraphy. The names Allah, Muhammad and Ali (not shown) are to be read in the light space between the teak members.
Crispin Boyle
A soft light emanates from the Centre in the evening, expressing a warm and gentle mood.
A soft light emanates from the Centre in the evening, expressing a warm and gentle mood.
Crispin Boyle
The Council Chamber in the Ismaili Centre, London.
The Council Chamber in the Ismaili Centre, London.
Crispin Boyle
This unique skylight casts geometrical patterns on the floor below.
This unique skylight casts geometrical patterns on the floor below.
Crispin Boyle
The honey comb ceiling (muqarnas) designed by Karl Schlamminger is a relief seeking design that gives a sense of greater height.
The honey comb ceiling (muqarnas) designed by Karl Schlamminger is a relief seeking design that gives a sense of greater height.
