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Architectural design can improve patient and student experiences, boost productivity, and drive success in hospital and school environments.

What happens when a community’s vision meets student driven creativity and professional mentorship. The Alhuda Islamic Center in Fishers is the result, a multi year collaboration between Alhuda Foundation and Ball State University Interior Design, guided by Shireen Kanakri, and delivered from concept to construction as a new home for worship, gathering, and growth.

Al Azhar Foundation proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new masjid and community center in Westfield in November 2025. Officially opened on Sunday, November 23, 2025, the new facility serves as a welcoming space for worship, learning, and community connection for both the local Muslim community and the broader Westfield community.

Healthcare spaces should do more than function. They should reduce stress, support regulation, and make care easier for children with ASD and their families. This article explores how research led by Dr. Shireen Kanakri is shaping interior architecture strategies that translate into real, measurable improvements in healthcare environments worldwide.

The CHOC Children’s Thompson Autism Center in Orange, Calif., brings a holistic care approach under one roof to better support children and their families.