Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University

The project creates a representative environment for the Jewish community in Teplice. The history of the location is a main source of inspiration, since there used to be a majestic synagogue until 1939 when it was burned down. The design itself consists of four buildings above ground – a synagogue, an administration center of the Jewish community, museum and kosher restaurant, all of which are based on the same underground building with parking. Under the synagogue there is also mikveh - a ritual bath with sauna. The community center with lecture hall is located next to this base and is connected on the same level. Architecturally, the buildings are organized into a square shape on the common underground base depending on their function. Used façade materials are stone dark grey cladding. The synagogue differentiates both in shape and material. It’s exterior surface symbolises the history of the location and used fragments of the stone base of the lost synagogue. The synagogue itself is covered with golden ceramic glass surface cladding. The golden details also spread on the surrounding buildings in the form of decorative grating by the windows.

Thesis (M.A.)--Georgia State University, 2008. / Ann M. Pearman, committee chair; Candace L. Kemp, Elisabeth O. Burgess, committee members. Title from file title page. Description based on contents viewed Sept. 4, 2009. Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-103).

The diploma thesis was prepared as an architectural study. The theme of diploma thesis is the design of new synagogue with Jewish community center in Olomouc. The part of the work is the creation of Jewish community center, synagogue, museum of Jewish culture and kosher restaurant. The plot is on the site of a synagogue that was burned by the Nazis in 1939.