beautiful!

what is your concept for the "theme" of the temple? (The Temple of ___________)?

Well - I have always favored organic shapes - and I feel the strength and beauty of domes and arches works well for the playa - as far as naming the temple / way way way too early.... This group has just started up - I would like to get a creative ball rolling first - get some solid direction going and then we can all name the temple - or call it the "Temple of You"

That is absolutely beautiful. I'm not sure what you all think of the 2008 theme (I'm still ruminating on it) - but maybe it could be called the Temple of Immersion. When I think of the American Dream - or to pursue a personal dream in general, one must immerse themselves into it fully. The definition of "immersion" is being deeply involved or engaged, to plunge into or baptize or to bury. And this idea of immersion has a strong undercurrent in the American Dream theme - both political and personal, etc. In some way, each citizen of BRC immerses themself into the world that is around them, only if temporarily, or perhaps they carry the spirit of BM all year long. And if the citizens of BRC were to come together and construct this temple, it would be all the more fitting.

One other detail of the above piece I noticed was the "teardrop". This makes so much sense for the temple, as countless tears are shed there. Then back to the immersion idea - cleansing yourself with water and tears. I think this could be really amazing!

i enjoy the flowy shape of the temple! also shannon good call with the immersion theme.... yes i think this is a good direction to take for next years temple!

It is beautiful. I'm not an architect or an engineer but I can wield power tools! If anything I can be another brown day laborer ala the American Dream theme... :) You can pick me up at Home Depot every morning!

All joking and theme bashing aside, I honestly would love to put in a little sweat and a lotta love into this project.