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December 3, 2003

Eastside temple: traditional elements in a NW frame

  • Weinstein A/U worked with a tight budget on the Temple de Hirsch Sinai in Bellevue, creating a religious and social hub for the community.
    • By CLAIR ENLOW
    Special to the Journal

    Temple de Hirsch Sinai
    Photos by Lara Swimmer Photography
    Large columns under the wide canopy of Temple de Hirsch Sinai symbolize the twin columns of Solomon’s temple. The roof rises in a V from the center of each education wing.

    At Temple de Hirsch Sinai in Bellevue, traditional religious elements live in a modern, Northwest architectural frame. Strong geometry carries the day, with durable materials and a few distinctive details.


     
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