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Ismaili Center Houston front entrance; modern white building with multistory facade and feature lighting
Ismaili Center, Houston Houston, TX
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Architectural Record

The Ismaili Community Gets a New Home in Houston

December 8, 2025

Designed by Farshid Moussavi Architecture in partnership with DLR Group, the first Ismaili Center in the U.S. learns from Islamic architecture to foster cultural exchange.

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Our design leaders mentor employee-owners, counsel clients, and share their design voice in their local communities.

Kirk Madison

K-12 Education Leader Principal

Kirk Madison

AIA, LEED AP
K-12 Education Leader Principal
Kirk is a master of building meaningful relationships with the clients he serves and has a track record of working with repeat clients. He is an integral member of the K-12 Education studio in Houston, working alongside DLR Group education experts to expand the firm’s practice in Texas. He has an innate ability to listen to clients and translate their needs into beautiful, functional, and sustainable spaces.
Emily Winters

Emily Winters

Higher Education Leader Principal
Emily Winters

Emily Winters

AIA, LEED Green Assoc.
Higher Education Leader Principal
Emily's background in higher education design includes extensive experience in STEM and health sciences facilities. Recent work includes the programming, planning, and design for facilities at Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, West Texas A&M University, and Blinn College District.
Donna Coussons

Donna Coussons

Higher Education Business Development Leader Principal
Donna Coussons

Donna Coussons

Higher Education Business Development Leader Principal
Donna leads business development within the Texas region’s higher education sector. With a rich background in the AEC industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role, fostering partnerships that align with DLR Group's commitment to creating innovative and sustainable environments for learning.

Emily Moore

Senior Architect Principal

Emily Moore

Senior Architect Principal
Emily has 17 years of expertise in architectural design and construction, specializing in museums and performing arts spaces. Emily's passion for museum design is complemented by her personal connection to the Wolfsonian collection from her time overseeing all design phases of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Genoa, Italy.
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