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Renovation Lincroft, New Jersey

The project began as a feasibility study. The task was to create a more inviting entrance to the building sanctuary, which was actually originally designed as a fellowship hall. Upon examination of three alternative schemes the congregation selected a formal axial solution.

The selected scheme creates its axial formality by linking existing nodal points along the path from the parking lot to the altar. New gateways and nodal points were designed along the path in order to add human scale to the procession and to prepare the visitor for the appropriate religious experience.

The existing exposed concrete block structure was left in place while floors and ceilings were re-designed to add warmth and texture to the enlarged narthex and entry court. Lighting, material selections, and landscaping all work to reinforce the design and programmatic goals of the design.

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