Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Plans for marble presented at press conference in Italy
The president of marble company Margraf and architect Hossein Amanat spoke about the complexities of the construction project and fabrication of the marble
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Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Short documentary on the construction project released
This documentary explores aspects of the design and construction of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and features interviews with people directly involved in the project.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Plaza walls completed, trellis construction begins
The walls of the east and west sides of the plazas have now been completed, marking a new stage of construction.
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Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Pillars of main edifice completed
In addition to the pillars, the first set of folding walls has been completed, and preparations are beginning for a trellis that will span the plaza
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Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
First columns of main edifice raised
Segments of the folding wall around the central plaza are also being constructed while work on the planters in the north plaza is advancing.
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Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Completion of floor slab for main edifice marks major milestone
The concrete pour for the central plaza and floor of the main edifice this week signifies a new stage in the project, as two portal walls near completion.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
First steps taken to raise walls of central plaza
Custom-made formwork that will be used to mold plaza walls has been assembled as berm walls rise and work on garden paths advances.
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Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Concrete bases for garden berms completed
With work on berm foundations completed, structural reinforcements are now being put in place for one of the walls enclosing the south plaza.
Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Structure rises above foundation
Image gallery provides a view into the latest developments in the construction work.
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Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Foundations completed
Foundations of the inner structure have been completed and the permit for the next stages of work has now been acquired.
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