Temple of light by Pontarini Hariri Architects

Have already begun excavations in Chile for “Temple of Light”. The new place of worship of Baha i for the continent of South America has been the Chilean capital of Santiago. After a long time and a very long search for an ideal choice to locate the temple, is set in the hills of Peñalolén, at the foot of the Andes.

The challenge was not only find the right place, but also the invention of a completely new material for the construction of its exterior. Siamak Hariri – The Canadian architectural firm Pontarini Hariri Architects Who designed the house of worship – is delighted with the choice of land, as they found a special site, visible from all over Santiago. Even entering the airport from other parts of the world can see it from afar.

The “House of Worship”, with water gardens, surrounded by plants native to the region, covering about 10 hectares of land of 50 hectares. The excavation is being carried out from an area of 62 meters in diameter, to prepare for the foundations of the building and surrounding area. The diameter of the temple is about 30 meters.