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Prince Amyn visited the Ismaili Center in Kensington, London for the occasion of "topping out" ceremony. Prince Amyn placed the last brick as guest of honour at this ceremony held on the roof of the nearly completed Ismaili Center in central London.

Prince Amyn said that the Center has "the difficult vocation of bridging East and West, of bringing together strong and brilliant cultures".

Mr. Nutt. a Director of Fairclough (the major contractors) praised the Centre, saying it symbolises the enduring religious convictions of the Ismaili Moslem community and embodies the traditional skills of our designers and craftsmen united in clear affirmation of Man's goodwill and mutual understanding.

Source: Roshni, October 1982

Prince Amyn Mohammed at Ismailia Center - London

Prince Amyn Mohammed displays the silver trowel after placing the last brick at the "topping out" ceremony at the Ismaili Centre in London on 13th May 1982. As guest of honour at the ceremony held on the roof of the nearly completed Ismaili Centre in central London, Prince Amyn Mohammed said that the Centre has the "the difficult vocation of bridging East and West, of bringing together strong and brilliant cultures." Mr. Nutt, a Director of Farclough (the major contractors) praised the Centre, saying it symbolises the enduring religious convictions of the Ismaili Muslim community and embodies the traditional skills of our designers and craftsmen united in clear affirmation of Man's goodwill and mutual understanding."