address: 101 S LESUEUR
description_raw: AT RISK GRADING
  Mesa Arizona Temple Renovation
  Upcoming renovations at the temple seek to preserve original character defining features to the greatest extent possible, remove later additions that were not entirely compatible, and provide new designs and features that reinforce original design principles. The entry will be modified to create a vestibule with the purpose of improving energy and building code compliance and historical compatibility. It will seek to be compatible with the original entry design. New thermally broken steel windows will be installed throughout the building. Exterior profiles, materials, and overall appearance will match the original windows. A new roof will be installed that is not visible from the ground. Stucco finished site walls will be rebuilt to be similar to the original. Formal gardens and reflecting pools will be constructed or restored. Historic tree specimens will be retained to the greatest extent possible. New trees and other plantings will reinforce the historic site plan. Terra cotta columns and the ornamental steel fence will be refurbished. New sections of fence will be constructed as needed to be compatible with the historic fence. The visitors center will be demolished and the functions moved to another LDS facility offsite near the temple. The Temple President’s home will also be demolished. A new addition to the mechanical building will seek to be compatible with the historic portion of the building. Fire sprinkler and fire alarm plans provided.