Options
The following sketches attempt to describe our options.
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CHART OF MAJOR ELEMENTS IN SANCTUARY DESIGNS
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Our Goals: To create a sanctuary that…
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Design 1 [fits within current budget] |
Design 2 [would require approx. $150,000-$250,000 additional] |
Design 3 [would require approx.$400,000 additional] |
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… is Comfortable (esp. seating)
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New seating |
New Seating |
New Seating |
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… is Flexible (works for variety of services) |
§ Push bima back to make room for flexible seating § Single level bima may have areas with obstructed views lessens not as flexible as other two schemes
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§ Push bima back to make room for flexible seating § Larger bima area; moveable reading table – may have some obstructed views at the sides of the bima |
§ Push bima back to make room for flexible seating § Larger bima area when many people need to share bima; moveable reading table § Lower bima for intimate services |
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… is Accessible (to all who join us, including those in wheelchairs)
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§ Ramps to a single level bima § Gradual steps |
§ Ramps to one or two levels of the bima § Gradual steps |
§ Ramps to two levels of bima(s) § Gradual steps |
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…is Intimate/Welcoming/Warm (to help create community) |
§ Lower bima § Partial new lighting § Minimal new wood |
§ Lower bima § New hung ceiling and lighting § Moderate use of wood and warm materials |
§ Lower bima and upper bima(s) – accommodates smaller groups and flexible seating § Complete hung ceiling and subtle lighting § Increased wood and nicer materials § More sophisticated lighting controls
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… has Good Sightlines (it’s easy to see) |
§ This scheme does not improve existing site-lines § Relies on temp. upper bima that can be used for High Holy Day or other very large services |
Either: § sloped floor for good visibility to floor & lower bima (most services) – leave vertical supports on bima that partially block view § or…move vertical support columns to sides but leave floor flat creating poor sightlines from rear of sanctuary § Relies on temp. upper bima that can be used for High Holidays
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§ Upper bima that can be used for High Holy Day or other very large services; § Slope floor for good visibility to floor & lower bima (most services); § Move vertical, ceiling supports to sides of room to prevent obstructed view and avoid visual distraction |
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… has a Good Sound System (it’s easy to hear)
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New Sound System |
New Sound System |
New Sound System |
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… allows more Natural Light (inspiration from nature)
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Natural light will not be added in this scheme
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Skylight over bima |
§ Skylight over bima § Add new windows on side walls |
