Congregation Shaarey Zedek Synagogue
Title
Congregation Shaarey Zedek Synagogue
Publisher
Lawrence Technological University
Date Created
December 16, 2014
Creator
Goodman, Percival
Albert Kahn Associates
Creator2
O’Connor, Thomas (photograph)
Creator Nationality
American
Work Type
Single Built Works
Date
April, 1965
Work Location
Michigan (state)
Southfield (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Mid-Century Modernist
Subject
synagogues (buildings)
Description
Detail view of the concrete apex of the Congregation Shaarey Zedek Synagogue in Southfield, Michigan. "The dramatic and sculptural form of the sanctuary rises to a point above the flat landscape and has become a landmark for those traveling the busy highway. The steep galvanized metal roof over the sanctuary transitions to a much lower slope at two hinge-points on each side of building. A band of recessed stained glass windows separates the roof from the concrete and brick walls and gives the impression that the roof is floating above the structure. The abstract reference to a tent form or clasped praying hands is a relatively common design theme seen in several other examples of religious architecture built in Michigan during the 1950s and 1960s,"--Michigan Modern website.
Material/Medium
reinforced concrete
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
LTU-TO-015
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