![]() This research helps to establish the interrelationships between architecture (form), religion (ideals), ritual (function), and culture (environment). It also presents an opportunity to open a new chapter in the history of the Churchs temple designs, to break recent stereotypes, and to engage unexplored avenues within its own tradition. ![]() It presents an exciting opportunity for architecture to act as an ambassador of the Mormon religion, express the true essence of its principles, and to display aesthetic sensitivity to Romes rich cultural history while simultaneously representing the identity of the Mormon Church. While there are certainly social, political, and religious challenges associated with such a proposal, my research seeks to prove that it is a rare and promising design venture. Ultimately, the purpose of this research is to strengthen my design proposal for a Mormon temple in Rome, Italy. This paper conducts a comparative analysis of Mormon sacred architecture by looking specifi cally at the historical interconnectivity between morphology and typology. ![]() There are many opportunities to shed light on misunderstandings. While the design of Mormon temples has been highly criticized by architects, historians, and educators, the topic is typically poorly understood and regularly neglected in architectural discourse. In particular, the cultural politics of the Church present a rare opportunity in Church history that is favorable to design innovations. The explosive growth of the Church establishes the need for an in depth study of the Mormon temple typology. I have chosen to explore the concept of contemporary sacred space in the context of designing a temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also referred to as the Mormon Church. ![]() ![]() Sacred space provides a nexus between form, function, and meaning and provides an occasion for discovering multi-dimensional avenues of spirituality. ![]()
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