eyes ahead | i8 Thermocouples were installed in massive columns to measure differential temperature between the core and outside surfaces. The new Haram is a gigantic work of art and engineering. Walking down the ceremonial zone, the spine of the Haram building, one is easily overtaken by the grandiosity of the monument. The great volume, vast height and lofty, spaced columns amplify the beauty and provide a direct line of sight to the Ka’bah -Islam’s sacred shrine. High-quality decorative marble, a colossal central dome and calligraphy of inscribed verses from the Quran further permeate calm and spirituality. For Dar’s dedicated design and supervision teams, the Haram expansion demanded an extremely high level of coordinated and enduring effort. The phrase “work ethic” took on new meanings, becoming a way of achieving the team’s mission in this historic project. 29