Centro Israelita Sionista de Costa Rica<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>This Architectural Project won the architectural competition hosted by the Costa Rica Jewish Community in 2000. It led to the construction of the Jewish Community Center, which opened for service to the public in September, 2004.<\/p>\n
The design of the Jewish Community Center\u00a0at San Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica, represented a unique opportunity. \u201cIt allowed me the freedom to respond to architectural challenges in a new, more spiritual way\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\nThe project was designed on the basis of strong and vibrant spiritual guidelines. The Menorah, or seven-branch lampstand, is a central element of design in the master plan. It is the backbone, the \u201cElement of Order\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 The buildings, the paths, the skylights, occupy the exact corresponding place, as if guided by the shape of a virtual Menorah.<\/p>\n
The Architectural proposal included:<\/strong>\u00a0 The master plan, detailed plans of each building, interior design and construction supervision.<\/p>\nThe complex consists of:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Access station with outside parking capacity for 55 vehicles and underground parking capacity for 120 vehicles. Square, or central courtyard; machinery headquarters, caretaker\u2019s house and green spaces.<\/li>\n
- Administrative building: central atrium surrounded by areas for social and administrative activities.<\/li>\n
- Multi-purpose Building, for parties up to 800 people, conferences, and social activities.<\/li>\n
- Youth activities building, including sports installations.<\/li>\n
- Playground with\u00a0facilities for parties and entertainment.<\/li>\n
- Museum of the History of the Jewish Community of Costa Rica. Space for hosting itinerant exhibitions.<\/li>\n
- Library and\u00a0rooms for resources.<\/li>\n
- Synagogue, which comfortably holds 1,100 people,<\/li>\n
- Spaces for religious services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
This Architectural Project won the architectural competition hosted by the Costa Rica Jewish Community in 2000. It led to the construction of the Jewish Community Center, which opened for service to the public in September, 2004.<\/p>\n
The design of the Jewish Community Center\u00a0at San Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica, represented a unique opportunity. \u201cIt allowed me the freedom to respond to architectural challenges in a new, more spiritual way\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n The project was designed on the basis of strong and vibrant spiritual guidelines. The Menorah, or seven-branch lampstand, is a central element of design in the master plan. It is the backbone, the \u201cElement of Order\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 The buildings, the paths, the skylights, occupy the exact corresponding place, as if guided by the shape of a virtual Menorah.<\/p>\n The Architectural proposal included:<\/strong>\u00a0 The master plan, detailed plans of each building, interior design and construction supervision.<\/p>\n The complex consists of:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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