Shrine of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
Baha’i World Center – The formwork that formed the trellis of the Abdu’l-Baha Mausoleum has been removed, revealing the completed shrine. The emerging shrine stands as a symbol of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s unceasing service to the unity of mankind.
The concrete for the trellis was poured at the end of August over a period of 19 hours, allowing time for it to “cure” before the formwork and scaffolding were removed. With each peeling of the formwork, a heightened sense of anticipation enveloped the site, and the dedicated labor and meticulous planning came to fruition in impressive fashion.
With the central plaza and the building completely removed, the team set about repairing the natural variations in the concrete surface that occurred as the formwork was removed.
Speaking to the News Service, project manager Khosrow Rezai emphasized the collaborative and cohesive nature of the diverse team working on the project. He said, “Throughout the past four years of working together, the team’s deep dedication to bringing this structure to its highest level of perfection has only deepened.”
The formwork is removed to reveal the concrete structure.
First, the scaffolding holding the formwork was removed, then the formwork itself was stripped away to reveal the concrete.
Workers cleaning and removing the EPS from the central plaza.
The remaining scaffolding has been removed, clearing the area for the first time since the trellis structure was completed.
Sunlight shines into the open space of the trellis.
Workers adjust the unevenness of the concrete surface and prepare for the next phase of the work.
Handrails have been installed around the opening to protect the safety of the workers on the roof.
Concrete is applied to the outside of the columns to achieve a smooth and even surface.
Final cleaning of the central plaza is complete. The roof openings are covered with metal to protect against winter rains.
With the EPS formwork and scaffolding in the central area completely removed and the remaining debris from the walls removed with high-pressure washing, the team can begin the next phase of preparing the central plaza and trellis, which will be decorated with marble and glass next year.
The central building looking south from the north plaza.
Meanwhile, work is also underway in other areas of the site. On the west embankment, irrigation pipes that will supply water to the landscaping are being laid, and soon the final layer of soil will be laid on top of the embankment.
On the east levee, the bulk of the EPS formwork is in place and the team has begun applying gravel, tar, mesh, and concrete to the levee surface. This work is expected to be completed later in the spring, weather permitting...more
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