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Photo: Cristián Lozano / Diario UNO
Open House Dates Announced for the Mendoza Argentina Temple
A public open house for the Mendoza Argentina Temple has been announced for Thursday, August 22, through Saturday, September 7, 2024, excluding Sundays. Before the public tours begin, a media day will be held on Monday, August 19, followed by tours for invited guests on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 20–21, 2024. Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the temple in two sessions on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. UTC. The proceedings will be broadcast to all units in the temple district.
Photo: Jason Ramírez
Landscaping Progress on the Mendoza Argentina Temple Grounds
The white walls and gold accents on the exterior of the Mendoza Argentina Temple are a striking combination for Argentina's fourth house of the Lord. It stands in the foothills of the Andes Mountains as a reminder of God's love for His children. Landscapers are making excellent progress and are in the final stages of completing the grounds.
Landscaping Continues on the Mendoza Argentina Temple Grounds
The golden spire of the Mendoza Argentina Temple shines under the sunny skies of western Argentina. Landscapers continue to lay pavers, place rocks, plant shrubs, and spread mulch across the expansive grounds that surround the temple, meetinghouse, and accommodation center on site.
Photo: David Sandes
Monument Signs Installed for the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Two monument signs have been installed on the grounds of the Mendoza Argentina Temple. One is attached to the curved retaining wall below the entrance plaza and the other is a freestanding sign at the vehicle entrance to the property. Beautiful royal palms line the entrance to the temple and are thriving in the summer heat that has arrived in Argentina. Crews are working quickly to finish up construction on the project.
Exterior Lighting of the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Testing of the architectural lighting system for the Mendoza Argentina Temple began last week. As the sun set behind the Andes Mountains, the clouds turned a beautiful shade of pink, and the accent lighting began to glow. Lamp posts that stand on the grounds were also turned on, providing light to the parking areas and along walkways. The temple will reach its three-year groundbreaking anniversary in three weeks.
West Plaza of the Mendoza Argentina Temple
On the west end of the Mendoza Argentina Temple, a beautiful plaza is taking shape. It is anchored by a concrete planter formed by concentric diamonds and surrounded by L-shaped benches. The temple wall facing the plaza features three stained-glass windows with gold frames and stone arched pediments. Similar plazas will be featured on all four sides of the temple, and colorful plants and flowers will soon bring them to life.
Landscaping the Grounds of the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Landscaping crews are making excellent progress on the grounds of the Mendoza Argentina Temple. Since Mendoza is located on the eastern side of the Andes Mountains, it has a much more dry and arid climate than Chile, which is located on the western side of the mountains along the Pacific Ocean. The landscaping reflects this arid climate and minimizes on water usage by using water-wise plants and plenty of open space.
Stone Cladding of the Mendoza Argentina Temple Nearly Completed
Most of the scaffolding has been removed from the steeple of the Mendoza Argentina Temple, which is nearly fully clad in stone. Stained glass installation has begun, beginning with the long narrow window openings in the tower. Pavers are being laid for plazas and walkways around the building while additional trees and plants have been planted in mulched areas along the fence and in the parking lot islands.
Fencing Installed Around the Mendoza Argentina Temple Site
The permanent fence for the Mendoza Argentina Temple site has been installed along
Avenida Champagnat, providing better views of the construction activity. The ornamental stonework on the temple features beautiful patterns in the frieze along the roofline and in the arched headers above the windows. The exteriors of the meetinghouse and accommodation center are finished.
Photo: Orlando Pelichotti | Los Andes
Newspaper Article Features the Mendoza Argentina Temple
The Mendoza Argentina Temple was the subject of a news article published last week in Los Andes, a Mendoza-based newspaper. The author notes that the temple is not a place for celebrations or festivities but a sacred and peaceful place considered the House of the Lord. The City Worship Coordinator explains that the temple has a lot of symbolism and that each room's design is inspired by a biblical principle.
Photo: Martín Sánchez
Cladding the Steeple of the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Stone cladding of the exterior of the Mendoza Argentina Temple has reached the upper walls and steeple where scaffolding is still in place. The steeple is terminated with a shiny gold spire featuring intricate detailing on each side. Curbing has been poured for the parking areas on the west end of the property. The on-site meetinghouse is located south of the temple, and the housing facility on the north.
Golden Spire Installed on the Mendoza Argentina Temple
A gold-colored spire was lifted by crane and secured to the top of the steeple of the Mendoza Argentina Temple today. The spire will visually coordinate with the golden medallions planned as ornamental window headers. The temple is the centerpiece building of a Church complex that includes a new meetinghouse and accommodation center. It is one of three temples under construction in the country of Argentina.
Photo: Santiago
Leaves Frame the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Beautiful green leaves and trees along Avenida Champagnat create a natural frame for the Mendoza Argentina Temple, which is rising on a sloped lot in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Stone cladding of the exterior is making steady progress with approximately three of the four sides of the building completed. Exterior finishes for the on-site meetinghouse and accommodation center are also advancing.
West Side Cladding of the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Cladding of the west (rear) side of the Mendoza Argentina Temple is nearing completion. The north side has already been clad, leaving both the south and east sides and the upper structures to be completed. Palm trees have been planted near the temple, which will be joined by hundreds of other trees planned for the grounds. Construction of the temple, housing facility, and meetinghouse began just over two years ago.
Palm Trees Planted at the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Stone cladding has been installed on the north and west sides of the Mendoza Argentina Temple, and landscapers have planted beautiful palm trees near the exterior walls. Cladding will progress to the south before reaching the east (front) side. The temple will bring sacred ordinance work much closer to the Saints in the region who have had to travel over 600 km (370 mi) to the Córdoba Argentina Temple or cross the Andes Mountains to the Santiago Chile Temple.
Stone Cladding Progress on the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Stone cladding has made significant progress on the north side of the Mendoza Argentina Temple. The temple will be the lightest in color of the three buildings in the complex, indicative of the holiness of this House of the Lord and the sacred work performed inside. Landscaping plans call for 152 trees along the public streets and approximately 170 trees of various species on the temple grounds.
Photo: Natalia Villarreal
Exterior Cladding Begins on the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Crews are installing an insulation layer over the vapor barrier on the exterior of the Mendoza Argentina Temple. On the north side of the building, scaffolds have been erected to support the work of exterior cladding. Window openings have been boarded to enclose the temple, and additional hardscape has been installed including the front staircase.
Photo: Wilson Hernández Rodríguez
Sheathing the Steeple of the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Scaffolding has gone up around the steeple of the Mendoza Argentina Temple, which is being sheathed and damp proofed with the rest of the building. North of the temple, concrete bases have been poured for the lamp posts that will light the grounds and parking areas, and the walls of the arrival center are being plastered. Inside the buildings, framing and utility rough-ins have begun. A meetinghouse is under construction south of the temple.
Photo: Jose Antonio del Castillo
Building the Mendoza Argentina Temple Arrival Center
A recent photograph of the Mendoza Argentina Temple site shows the progress being made on the large arrival center that sits north of the temple. The structural concrete for the building is in place, and work is underway on the roof. Sizeable porticos are featured at both the front and rear. On the south side of the temple, a meetinghouse is under construction.
Photo: San Juan Nuevo Cuyo Stake Relief Society
Relief Society Sisters Visit the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Members of the Relief Society in the Líbano Ward of the San Juan Argentina Nuevo Cuyo Stake recently made the two-hour trip to visit the construction site of the Mendoza Argentina Temple following an inspirational Family History activity. The body of the building has been wrapped in a vapor barrier, and additional framing has been completed for the steeple. Framing for the interior rooms of the temple is also moving forward.
Photo: Natalia Villarreal
Double Rainbows Over the Mendoza Argentina Temple
The Mendoza Argentina Temple is captured in a new photograph sporting its recently installed steeple frame against a stunning double rainbow backdrop. The concrete-and-steel structure was constructed over the past 14 months with the help of a skyscraping tower crane. The buildings in the complex are positioned on the high side of the sloped property, creating a lovely view from below.
Photo: Laura Peluso
Damp Proofing the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Concrete forms have been set for the steeple pedestal of the Mendoza Argentina Temple while a vapor barrier is being affixed to the main exterior walls. The parapet has been poured and cured, and heavy framing is in place for the mechanical level. The temple is perched on a hillside in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, commanding a sweeping view of the Mendoza metropolitan area.
Photo: Martin Pravata | Diario UNO
The Mendoza Argentina Temple Is Featured in the News
On a bright, sunny day in Las Heras, Argentina, a beautiful view of the rising Mendoza Argentina Temple was captured this week from Avenida Champagnat by a photographer for the media outlet Diario UNO. The article explains the importance of the temple to members in the region who have had to travel 380 miles (612 km) to the Córdoba Argentina Temple or cross the Andes to the Santiago Chile Temple. Forms and rebar are being set for the parapet, mechanical level, and tower base walls.
Photo: Ruth Agüero Malki
Additional Walls Poured for the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Argentina's fourth temple continues to rise in the country's fourth largest metropolitan area in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains. More concrete has been poured and cured for the structural walls of the Mendoza Argentina Temple, which will be approximately 21,000 square feet. For many years, the saints of Mendoza crossed the Andes to attend worship services in the Santiago Chile Temple.
Photo: Pili Oporto
Mendoza Argentina Temple Arrival Center
The exterior walls have been erected for the arrival center that sits on the north side of the Mendoza Argentina Temple. An underground extension can also be seen at the northeast corner of the building. South of the temple, a meetinghouse will be constructed for Sunday services, meetings, and weekday activities. Contractors are tying rebar for the exterior walls of the temple and have recently completed the frames for the portico arches.
Photo: Natalia Villarreal
Exterior Walls Rising for the Mendoza Argentina Temple
The majority of footings and foundation walls are in place for the Mendoza Argentina Temple, and work has begun on erecting the exterior walls using loads of scaffolding, reinforcing steel, and concrete forms. A variety of cranes are also being employed to carry out construction of the buildings including a large tower crane installed near the northeast corner of the temple.
Photo: Pili Oporto
Excavation Advancements at the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Both deep and shallow excavations are being carried out at the site for the Mendoza Argentina Temple where footings will support the foundations for the temple and its supporting buildings. Located in the foothills of the Andes mountains in the suburb of Las Heras, the temple site overlooks the expansive metropolitan area of Mendoza and its more than one million residents.
Photo: Memo Diario
Excavating and Leveling the Mendoza Argentina Temple Site
For the past couple of months, the land acquired for the Mendoza Argentina Temple complex has been cleared, graded, and leveled while excavations for the building foundations have progressed. A local news outlet shared a story on the temple including a brief video that shows the heavy equipment in operation.
Photo: Maru Kuroski
Site Preparation Underway for the Mendoza Argentina Temple
Heavy machinery at the Mendoza Argentina Temple site is preparing the ground for construction. Vegetation, rocks, and debris are being cleared while rough grading equipment contours the property. Excavation and leveling has begun for the temple and its auxiliary facilities. The temple will be the fourth constructed in Argentina. A fifth has been announced for Bahía Blanca.
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Groundbreaking for Mendoza Argentina Temple Held in December
Elder Allen D. Haynie, first counselor in the South America South Area presidency, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mendoza Argentina Temple, which had been delayed by several weeks, on Thursday, December 17, 2020. In his remarks, he stated, "Everything in the temple teaches us about Christ and about His central role in God's plan for our happiness." The sacred structure will be built in the community of Las Heras on Avenida Champagnat along with a meetinghouse and patron housing. Sister Deborah Haynie, Elder Haynie's wife, directed her remarks to the youth. "Learn more about family history work for the next few years and fall in love with it. If you do that, when the temple’s doors open, you can help carry out ordinances on their behalf."