• An alcove for quiet gathering draws light in, but filters out the distractions of the city below.
  • The main stairway pivots about an impressive chandelier.
  • The outer Entrance Hall of the Ismaili Centre, London, provides a calming welcomes to visitors from the bustling city streets.
  • 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 Roof Garden by night showing the central fountain connected by radial channels to the four corner pools.
  • A view from the Reading Room showing the three fountains on the axis of the Roof Garden.
  • The South elevation of the Ismaili Centre, London, viewed from the West along Thurloe Place.
  • Details of the exterior architectural finishes.
  • An aerial view of the Ismaili Centre, London.
  • 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.
  • Detail of the handrail in stainless steel, brass and plate glass, which runs along the main stair.
  • The geometric designs and symmetry are visible in the décor and furnishings in the Social Hall.
  • A detailed view of the Southern elevation of the Ismaili Centre, London.
  • Detail showing windows and panels in stainless steel, teak and bevelled glass, with three different surface finishes to the granite.
  • 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.
  • A soft light emanates from the Centre in the evening, expressing a warm and gentle mood.
  • The Council Chamber in the Ismaili Centre, London.
  • This unique skylight casts geometrical patterns on the floor below.
  • The honey comb ceiling (muqarnas) designed by Karl Schlamminger is a relief seeking design that gives a sense of greater height.