2011 Apr 201- |
After more than two years of extensive restoration work the Shrine of the Báb was complete. The project required the restoration and conservation of the interior and exterior of the original 1909 structure, as well as measures to strengthen the Shrine against seismic forces. An entirely new retrofit design – combining concrete, steel and carbon fibre wrap technology was needed for the whole building, from its foundation and original masonry to its octagon, drum and dome. More than 120 rock anchors were fixed into the mountain behind newly fortified retaining walls. [BWNS816; 12 April 2011] |
Báb, Shrine of; Restoration; Bahá'í World News Service (BWNS); * Bahá'í World Centre; - Bahá'í World Centre buildings, monuments and gardens; * Bahá'í World Centre; Haifa, Israel; Mount Carmel |
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