Beth Shalom Synagogue (House of Peace) of Columbia, South Carolina has just past a major milestone of serving the Jewish Community for 100 years having been chartered in 1912. Their current synagogue, dedicated in 1973, is modeled on post WWII synagogue design principles (i.e. modern lines devoid of detail and a deliberate lack of connection […]
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February 14, 2013 by Becky Kent
Applause from Agudas Achim, Iowa City
February 11, 2013 by Becky Kent
Levin/Brown & Associates, synagogue architects, has just collaborated on the design of a sanctuary for Agudas Achim in Iowa City. Synagogue leadership determined that local architects working with the project were unfamiliar with the spiritual and functional requirements for the sanctuary and realized they needed additional assistance on the design of other functional components […]
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January 02, 2013 by Becky Kent
Levin/Brown & Associates is one of those firms specializing in synagogue architecture that the Union for Reform Judaism recommends to assist congregations throughout the United States who are planning for their future. Congregations needs vary greatly and include such diverse issues as whether to stay and update their existing building or move to a new […]
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January 02, 2013 by Becky Kent
Levin/Brown & Associates, is pleased to announce the rehiring of George Fowler. In 2009 when the economy took a turn for the worst we were forced to downsize. Our staff which numbered 18 suddenly became 8. George who specialized in the development of construction documents for synagogue architecture was one of the casualties. Fortunately for […]
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January 02, 2013 by Becky Kent
As specialists in custom residential design, we at Levin/Brown Architects have completed hundreds of new custom homes and equally as many additions and renovations. While the recession put a real halt to most residential projects one area of the market showed a surprising rise in work; housing for the Orthodox Jewish community. Having already proved […]
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