Danish-born Ulrik Plesner says construction in Israel can benefit from Eastern building practices.
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At the center of the plot of land stood a large dome, 40 meters in diameter, covered in gold leaf. It floated over the ground in a marvelous way, like a ball of fire, allowing the visitors access from all directions. A system of interwoven beams that flowed to the center of the temple with its large statue of Buddha strengthened this illusion.
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