Meridian Idaho Temple, Mormon temple in Meridian, US
The Meridian Idaho Temple is a 120-foot-tall temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 7345 North Linder Road, built in Prairie School style by Richardson Design Partnership with precast concrete walls. Its octagonal cupola is clad in titanium that shifts from blue-gray to gold to bronze in the sun, and is topped by a statue of the angel Moroni. The design draws on the Boise meridian and the Sawtooth Mountains.
The Church announced plans for construction in April 2011, with the groundbreaking ceremony taking place in August 2014 and the dedication in November 2017. This project was part of a broader expansion of temple buildings across different regions.
The temple's name comes from Meridian, the city named for the Boise meridian; geometric elements in the design refer to that meridian line. The syringa, Idaho's state flower, appears in the floral motifs, and the color palette carries meaning: white for the syringa, gold for Treasure Valley grasses, turquoise for the sky, and bronze for nearby woods.
The temple stands at 7345 North Linder Road, a few blocks north of Chinden Boulevard in Meridian. After its 2017 dedication, entry is limited to church members holding a current temple recommend; the public open house of October 21 to November 11, 2017, excluding Sundays, was the general public's chance to see inside. The 15.73-acre grounds with ponds, trees and walking paths can be visited from outside.
The interior uses marble imported from Egypt, Italy, and Spain, carefully selected for the space. The color tones and patterns reference Idaho's natural landscapes and local geological features.
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