Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá: Trellis structure fully revealed
This report was published by the Bahá'í World News Service on 4 December 2023.
BAHÁ’Í WORLD CENTRE — The formwork that shaped the trellis of the Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá has been removed, revealing the completed body of that structure. The emerging Shrine stands as a symbol of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s unremitting service to the unification of humanity.
The concrete for the trellis, poured at the end of August over an intense 19 hour period, needed time to “cure” before the formwork and scaffolding could be removed. With each piece of formwork that was peeled back, a rising sense of anticipation enveloped the site, culminating in a striking display of dedicated labor and meticulous planning.
With the central plaza and edifice now fully cleared, the team has moved on to repairing any variations that naturally occurred in the surface of the concrete as the formwork was removed.
Speaking with the News Service, Khosrow Rezai, the project manager, highlighted the collaborative and unified spirit among the diverse team working on the project. “Throughout the past four years of joint work, the team’s profound dedication to raise this structure to its utmost perfection has only deepened.”
A selection of photographs is shared below.
The remaining scaffolding is removed, clearing the area for the first time since the trellis structure was completed
Sunlight filters through the now open spaces in the trellis.
A view of the central edifice from the north plaza, looking south.
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Feature image: Looking up towards the intricate geometry of the roof structure of the Shrine.
