A New Orthodox Synagogue in Manhattan: Decision-Making and Design

The Lincoln Square Synagogue, the largest Orthodox synagogue built in Manhattan during the last half century, was established in 1964 but moved in 2013 to a new building nearby, designed after the firm of CetraRuddy Architects, won a design competition. The present article is based on interviews wit...

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Main Author:	Carol Herselle Krinsky
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:	Arts
Subjects:	synagogue orthodox sanctuary building committee CetraRuddy Architects Rabbi Shaul Robinson
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/8/3/113

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spelling	doaj-24f5cc01207c47408f3161dbd4e51d202020-11-25T01:46:07ZengMDPI AGArts2076-07522019-09-018311310.3390/arts8030113arts8030113A New Orthodox Synagogue in Manhattan: Decision-Making and DesignCarol Herselle Krinsky0Department of Art History, New York University, New York, NY 10012, USAThe Lincoln Square Synagogue, the largest Orthodox synagogue built in Manhattan during the last half century, was established in 1964 but moved in 2013 to a new building nearby, designed after the firm of CetraRuddy Architects, won a design competition. The present article is based on interviews with building committee members, the rabbi, and the architects as well as on press accounts and a book about the congregation’s history. The article recounts the process of designing the building, assesses the successful results, and provides future building committee members with ideas, caveats, and evaluations of design procedures.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/8/3/113synagogueorthodoxsanctuarybuilding committeeCetraRuddy ArchitectsRabbi Shaul Robinson
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description	The Lincoln Square Synagogue, the largest Orthodox synagogue built in Manhattan during the last half century, was established in 1964 but moved in 2013 to a new building nearby, designed after the firm of CetraRuddy Architects, won a design competition. The present article is based on interviews with building committee members, the rabbi, and the architects as well as on press accounts and a book about the congregation’s history. The article recounts the process of designing the building, assesses the successful results, and provides future building committee members with ideas, caveats, and evaluations of design procedures.
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A New Orthodox Synagogue in Manhattan: Decision-Making and Design

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