Due to the unstable condition of the stained glass dome and lay-light surround, the conservation team decided that a complete conservation and restoration was necessary. In order to achieve this, the entire dome and lay-light surrounds would need to be removed from the steel support frame. Prior to removal, extensive documentation of the existing condition of the dome was carried out by Botti Studio. Documentation included written journal entries, photo documentation in digital and 35 millimeter format in both artificial and natural light as well non transmitted (reflected) light, and in-situ rubbings of the glass with written notations. Once a conservation plan had been established in accordance with the documentation, the Studio began work on the conservation and restoration of the dome.