Tucson Arizona Temple
[18] Designed by FFKR Architects, its architecture reflects the cultural heritage of the Tucson region and its spiritual significance to the church.[20] The exterior is also decorated with “recessed panels featuring a stylized pattern of the ocotillo cactus,” and art glass depicting native flora.[21] The interior decorations, including the art glass, utilize “stylized patterns of the native ocotillo, prickly pear cactus, red cactus flowers and orange hues representing the desert sun.”[7] The temple includes two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and a baptistry[6], each designed for ceremonial use.The design uses symbolic elements representing the heritage of Tucson and the natural landscapes surrounding the temple, which provides spiritual meaning to its appearance and function.Symbolism is important to church members and includes the temple’s red and orange color palette and depictions of native plants, both of which are intended to represent the natural landscapes of Tucson.