Awards and accolades for Utah’s Salt Lake Tabernacle
February 21, 2008
Just months after the completion of an extensive two-year renovation, the Salt Lake Tabernacle builds once more upon its unparalleled reputation – awards.
Bestowed are:
- AIA Utah, Honor Award 2007
- AIA Utah, Peoples Choice 2007
- Intermountain Contractor, Best Renovation/Restoration Project 2007
- Intermountain Contractor, Best Structural Engineering Project 2007
- Excellence in Concrete Award 2008
AGC Building Project of the Year 25+ million 2008
Working in concert with Church leaders, architectural acoustics firm Kirkegaard Associates (KA); local architects FFKR Architects; Salt Lake City based Rocky Mountain Organ Company; and theatre consultants, Auerbach Pollock Friedlander,held fast to maintaining all for which this historical structure is revered.
Originally built in 1967 and located on Temple Square, the Tabernacle is home to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and is a central symbol for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Kirkegaard Associates is one of the world’s leading acoustics design firms providing comprehensive consulting services for clients seeking the highest quality listening environments. The firm consists of 28 individuals offering experience in architectural acoustics, audio/video systems design; electronic media technology, and mechanical noise and vibration control. The company has earned a reputation for excellence in the design of more than 2,500 successful projects which include: theatres, concert halls, opera houses, educational institutions, worship spaces, recording and broadcast studios, and many other acoustically sensitive environments in North and South America, Europe, the Far East and Australia.