The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Philadelphia Utah Temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Philadelphia Temple was a joint venture project between Big-D Construction and LF Driscoll. The 61,466-sf, granite-clad temple is the first temple built in Pennsylvania and located in the Center City District, diagonal to Logan Square. The temple features architectural elements that complement the classic architecture of the neighboring historic buildings. The temple has premium, Level 5 drywall finishes including plaster interior trim and finish. Stained glass panes run the length of the building, which is surrounded by a landscaped plaza featuring a reflecting pool. The project scope included a multi-level sub-grade parking structure. Challenges included a highly constrained urban site which the team mitigated by working closely with the City to ensure construction did not disrupt traffic, closing sidewalks, and constructing protective walkaways to protect curious onlookers during construction. Parking was also a challenge, especially for our trade partners, and many of our tradesmen rode public transportation to the site.