Congregation Beth Israel, in Charlottesville, Virginia needed to add new educational and worship facilities to their existing 19th century building—the tenth oldest synagogue in the country. The new facilities increased the floor area three-fold. The design respects the existing structures and urban context by creating a ‘village’ of smaller structures. A modern steel and glass lattice bridges between the new and existing construction, allowing the social hall to have a dramatic view of the surrounding urban landscape—a reminder of the community in which they live and worship.
1998 Award for Excellence in Architecture, AIA Central Virginia
1996 Preservation Honor Award, Alliances for the Preservation of Virginia Antiques
1996 Award for Excellence in Masonry Design, Virginia Masonry Council
