Start and completion of project: 2006-2010
Project duration: Approximately 48 months.
Location: Jerusalem.
Commissioned by: The Company for the Reconstruction and Development of the Jewish Quarter.
Monetary value: Approximately 30 million shekel.
Size of the Project: Approximately 400 square meters.
Project description and implementation details:
Reconstructing and building the Hurva Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem with the shape and geometry of the original building. The reconstructed synagogue has an area of approximately 400 square meters and includes a basement, an entry floor, a lobby, a prayer hall and a women’s gallery. Because of the historical importance and the extraordinary religious sensitivity, the reconstruction had to be extremely precise, with an emphasis on the smallest of details in keeping with the original execution of the details. This is a complex engineering project using reinforced concrete with stone cladding and details, including carefully dismantling the stone from the existing walls, and returning it after building the concrete skeleton. In addition, due to access and logistic difficulties, a significant part of the work was done manually.
