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)
windows
Description
Detail view of triangular shaped windows and landscaping on the side 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 sanctuary wing, which is diamond-shaped in plan, is connected to the donut-shaped school wing to the north. A narrow hyphen between the two wings contains the main entrance to the building which is accessed from the adjacent parking area along the east side of the property,"--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-016
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