Designed by French‑Canadian architect Louis Bourgeois and completed in 1953, the Baháʼí House of Worship in Wilmette (serving the Chicago area) is a testament to unity through architecture. Its nine-sided domed structure—rich in intricate, symbolic concrete detailing—integrates elements from various religious traditions, embodying the Baháʼí principle of oneness. From an architect’s viewpoint, the temple masterfully balances geometric precision (the recurring motif of nine) with ornamental elegance, employing innovative cladding techniques by John Joseph Earley and interior finishes by Alfred Shaw. Its soaring 138‑ft interior dome and harmonious integration with its landscaped reflecting gardens create a serene, purposeful space. For a photographer, the temple presents a dream canvas: crisp white concrete against lush greenery and water reflections, intricate patterns casting dynamic shadows, and sunlight filtering through finely carved openings, offering endless opportunities for minimalistic, symmetrical, and texture-rich compositions.