the Temple gets a (big) lift
The Temple started its ascent towards the heavens this morning, as a 120-foot crane arrived and started stacking the component pieces of the main tower.
It was a complicated and delicate operation, and the preparations for it have been long and intense. It’s no casual bit of engineering going on out here. When the gates open, the Temple of Transition will consist of an intricately decorated 12-story tower, surrounded by five smaller towers. It’s an amazing space being created in an amazing place.
Boom lifts surrounded the main tower, as the huge crane lowered the first piece atop the main tower. The crew adjusted the placement and then made sure it was level before attaching it to the tower base.
From the ground, and framed by one of the openings from another tower, the second story of the central tower was secured into place.
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August 23rd, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Wow!!! It’s going to be the most amazing Temple yet…beats any church I’ve ever set foot in. Kiwi, you set the bar high.
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August 23rd, 2011 at 4:11 pm
AdrenaC, you need to visit more churches.
But it is amazing! can’t wait to see it in person!!!
Nice work!
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August 23rd, 2011 at 9:12 pm
The temple looks fantastic!!! Can’t wait to see it!
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August 24th, 2011 at 8:25 am
fantastic job everyone
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August 24th, 2011 at 2:12 pm
I read that it is so large that people have been worried it might overshadow the other installations in that area of the playa, as some people felt Basura Sagrada did in ’08. I have to disagree though, the Temple of Transition looks so natural on the playa in that first photo… It’s going to be perfect. :) Kudos to the temple crew!
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August 24th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
At least this “overshadowing” will be in a more balanced spot at 12:00, and is a beautiful Temple. Being at 12:00 will promote balance to the open playa. The only thing I worry about is it being so big and beautiful that it will become a louder place. This is Quiet Camp, peeps! :) I AM SO EXCITED !!
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August 24th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
That first pic is other-worldy.
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August 24th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
I can only hope (and pray) this temple doesn’t get spray tagged like the Temple of Flux did last year. What a beautiful creation, I can’t wait to see it live :-)
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August 24th, 2011 at 9:35 pm
12 stories? Wow…kudos my partner and the rest of the volunteer crew creating an amazing sacred space for all at BRC. May all who enter her doors find the love, solace, peace, and answers they are searching for. And who wouldn’t, with a magnificent structure like the Temple of Transition. I only wish I could be there… Have a great burn everyone.
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August 25th, 2011 at 12:08 am
@ alaska glacier Last year’s was tagged because those flat climbable surfaces were just too tempting. I’m glad I got some pix Monday night when it was still pristine. Previous temples did not get tagged and this one matches those in general
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August 25th, 2011 at 5:12 am
It is my dream to enter this temple next year.
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August 25th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
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