Bahai Temple

For our blog this week we were to watch the following video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiukG-rpPfk

What I learned is that the Bahai temple was built in a way that emphasizes the values stressed in the faith: unity and equality.  I think it is really interesting that the architecture was built after a religions belief.  I think it shows a lot about the importance of equality and unity in the Bahai faith.   I wonder if the Bahai Temple of Chicago had built in with sharp edges and deep cut angle would we get the same sense of unity.  My guess is no, but i think it is really interesting how much the architecture of a building can impact the way you feel when inside it.  I imagine that being inside the Bahai temple feels very safe and welcoming.  Also, if you look at the picture below which a floor plan of the Bahai temple you'll notice eight rooms that jut off.  This represents the symbol of the Bahai faith, again showing how detailed the architecture of the temple is, and committed it was to replicating the belief and symbol of the Bahai faith.