Temple Construction and Renovation

Respecting practice

Different traditions have different requirements for orientation, shrines, prayer halls, shoe storage, kitchens and ceremonial areas. We begin by learning what matters to the community and its leaders, then build those needs into the layout and details.

Large festival days also shape the building. Capacity, circulation, parking and kitchen output need to work when the building is fullest.

Kitchens and gathering halls

Many temples serve shared meals. Commercial-style kitchens need ventilation, grease control, hot water, drains and fire protection. Our mechanical crew installs HVAC and plumbing, including kitchen exhaust and makeup air. Our electrical crew, led by a Master Electrician, provides the power for cooking equipment and refrigeration.

Dining halls need durable floors, acoustic control and easy cleaning, which our interior systems crew builds.

Custom woodwork and finishes

Temples often include carved or decorative woodwork, altars, shrines, screens and special lighting. Our carpenters and millwork team can build custom pieces to the community's design, or install items made elsewhere. Our painters and interior crew finish the building to match.

Our low voltage team installs sound systems, cameras and access control. Digital signage can support schedules and announcements. These systems are coordinated with the electrical work, so they are planned in from the start.

Plan for these items

Committees should consider:

• Festival-day capacity and parking
• Shoe storage and entry layout
• Kitchen size and ventilation
• Spaces for classes and youth
• Phasing around fundraising and key dates

Getting started

Tell us how your community gathers and what traditions the building must support. We can walk the site, review existing drawings and outline options with costs and phases. Please also tell us about festival dates, so we can protect them in the schedule.