Faith
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about faith
Project • By Studio Frank Havermans • Pavilions
KAPKAR / H3H-YPB | Gate Bridge Pavilion | H3H Biennale
By using reused wood that can be reused again, the Gate Bridge Pavilion is 100% sustainable.
René de Wit
René de Wit
René de Wit
During the joint walk in the Benedictine sisters convent garden, it was said by the curators that a temporary passage was planned from the adjacent cobble stone lane through the concrete wall to make the exhibition in the garden of the Onze Lieve Vrouwe Abbey accessible for the H3H art Biennal visitors. It is especially emphasised that this will be a very special moment, because the catholic cloister sisters that are an enclosed religious order have never allowed public access to their private garden before. Besides going through the wall the passage also crosses a deep d... More
Project • By Studio ST Architects • Synagogues
Ansche Chesed Synagogue
Studio ST Architects’ renovation of the 94-year-old Ansche Chesed Synagogue revitalizes the space to encourage a greater sense of community and to accommodate twenty-first century needs. The main project challenge was redesigning the landmarked synagogue to make the spaces feel more contemporary yet reflective of the building’s past. Studio ST upgraded the functionality, aesthetics and security of the 1927 Romanesque-Byzantine synagogue while relating to its historic features.
Bilyana Dimitrova
The synagogue wished to increase the building’s security while maintaining a sense of an open and welcoming space. A new security office was created in the entry vestibule, and a lockdown system was installed in the main assem... More