The schedule for the LDS Conference Center called for completion of the 1,500,000 ft2 facility within three years, even though the design was not completed. This required a joint venture between three of the state’s largest contractors, forming Legacy Constructors. The design schedule was streamlined, the main hall was fast tracked and working drawings were produced piecemeal to get the project under way.

The facility is used by congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as community cultural events. The facility is the largest auditorium in the world, seating over 21,000 people. It also includes a 900-seat “small” theater, broadcast and theatrical performance facilities and a 1,300-car underground parking garage. In addition to the granite facade, there is a four-acre rooftop garden complete with a meadow, water fountains and trees.

The interior of the building has very high quality finishes. The walls of the lobby are cherry and pear wood with granite floor tile throughout. The facility is completely computer controlled for the HVAC systems and is tied to the Church’s central control systems. The theatrical systems in the main hall have computer controls for the sound, scenery movement and lights to allow for complete pre-programming of an event.