Der Bahá'í-Tempel für Südamerika in Santiago de Chile
| Author(s): |
Armin Franke
Klaus Knebel Michael Sendelbach Siamak Hariri |
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| Medium: | journal article |
| Language(s): | German |
| Published in: | Stahlbau, October 2014, n. 10, v. 83 |
| Page(s): | 693-700 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/stab.201410200 |
| Abstract: |
The Bahá'í Temple of South America in Santiago de Chile.The "temple of light" in Chile is one of eight Bahá'í temples. The worldwide monotheistic Bahá'í religion is based on the writings of its founder Bahá'u'lláh. About seven Million followers live today particularly in India, Iran, Africa as well as North- and South America. The concept of all temples presumes, that they become spiritual centres and that social, humanitarian and educational institutions for the general public are established in the vicinity. After many decades of planning this unique building is now being constructed. The Würzburg branch of Josef Gartner GmbH is in charge of planning, fabrication and erection of the complete superstructure. Erection began in autumn 2013 and shall be finalised by mid-2015. |
| Keywords: |
seismic design façade erection fabrication assembly manufacture mock-up main structure cast glass earthquake design
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| Available from: | Refer to publisher |
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