Exclusive Insight: How The Church Is Building Temples In 2025 - Jacob Wall-Smith

Jacob Wall-Smith is an architect working on the Birmingham, England Temple which has its groundbreaking ceremony in March.

I wanted to speak to Jacob following on from my episode with Peter Trebilcock to see what the process for Temple-building is in 2025.

Some highlights from this episode include how Jacob got the job working on the Temple, discussing how the layout is developed, and explaining different design elements on the exterior.

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00:00 Jacob Wall Smith
00:49 Being involved in the Birmingham Temple
07:22 The process of design
15:17 Christian symbols and other Temple adornments
20:09 Working with the Church and community
25:50 Challenges with layout and design
30:18 Principles of progression
35:29 Streamlining the process
40:59 Feelings about the Temple and covenants
46:13 Planning permission: a matter of prayer
48:45 A personal connection
54:47 Favourite experiences