Synagogues
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about synagogues
Project • By Studio ST Architects • Synagogues
Skokie Valley Synagogue
The award-winning Skokie Valley Synagogue renovation transformed the sanctuary, built in 1963, from a dark and formal room to an ethereal, bright and ADA accessible space for a contemporary congregation. The renovation included the installation of new windows and HVAC system throughout the building, as well as converting the old, large stage into new, modern bathrooms and a coat room.
Kendall McCaugherty
In order to brighten the sanctuary, a large triangular skylight was installed in the center of the room, lighting the location of the prayer leader. The existing colored vertical windows were replaced with clear glass, and the outdated candelabra chandeliers were removed. New minimal LED linear cove uplights were installed, washing th... More
Project • By Studio ST Architects • Synagogues
SynaCondo
While working with a synagogue in New York, we pursued a speculative design that creates a new, shared building, for a residential condominium and the synagogue.
The condominium tower stretches over and above the synagogue occupying the first two floors of the 19-story building. From the street, the synagogue appears as a warm and glowing wood structure that emanates from the solid gray stone condominium. And upon entering, the visitor is welcomed by the serene view of the rear garden, structured around a series of skylights that bring daylight into the double-height sanctuary nested below, emphasizing its ethereal quality.
Two additional free-form skylights mark its entry and the ark, while the perimeter skylight washes the i... More
Project • By SKOLNICK Architecture + Design Partnership • Synagogues
B’NAI YISRAEL SYNAGOGUE
Master planning and complete architectural design of a new 13,350sq. ft. facility to replace the existing structure which no longer meetsthe needs of this growing congregation. The project includes completeredesign of the site plan and architectural design for an expandablesanctuary, social hall, administrative offices, classrooms and library.
From nearly every vantage point within the building, the naturalworld remains in view as a constant reminder of the Earth and God’screation. Three resonant forms define the building’s volumes andfunctions, each making reference to the history and values of Judaism.A canopy over the sanctuary evokes the nomadic origins of theIsraelites. A wall differentiates the synagogue’s sacred an... More
Product • By Luke Hughes • Charterhouse stacking bench range
Charterhouse stacking bench range
A classic Luke Hughes design, the Charterhouse stacking bench is designed to allow churches and cathedrals of all sizes to maximise their capacity. They can be carried by two people for simple repositioning and can be stacked discreetly. More