As the Landscape Architects for Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, RobitailleCurtis prepared a multi-phase masterplan for the entire Shaar campus. This project is one phase of a multi-phase effort to make the campus more accessible, functional, and beautiful.
The entrance to the original 1920’s wing was redesigned to be more gracious and welcoming for the many daily visitors and employees of the Shaar who come and go on through this busy entrance on Kensington Avenue.
RC’s design was intended to be complimentary to the original architecture and it was detailed in a manner that appears as if the entrance might have always existed this way. RC enlarged the main entry stair and walkway, provided a graciously curved and gently sloped accessible wheel chair ramp, as well as a more generous landing at the top of the stairs and ramp that is more appropriate to the scale and prominence of this civic address.
RC used St. Mark stone for the stair and curved ramp, bronze for the handrails, and teak for a new exterior bench. These time honored materials will age gracefully with the existing building, and provide for safer equal access to all who visit the Shaar.
Material Used :
1. St. Mark Stone – all paving
2. Bronze Handrail – Julius Blum & Co
3. Teak Bench – Country Casual
