It is important to use the services of an architect for the construction and design of your synagogue! But do you really? must them or can you get along with friends understand? About the advantages and disadvantages in the article in front of you.
The majority of architects who do not deal with synagogues as the main thing, are likely to be satisfied with the design of the walls only but not with the real needs of a synagogue, which are much different from any other public building in general and a private building in particular.
Furthermore, it is likely that they do not understand the bureaucracy and procedures for submitting applications and plans, and in particular their promotion in front of the municipal bodies, which differ in the approach and sensitivity that religious buildings in local authorities have, unlike any other public building.
That's why good and professional architects who specialize in synagogues, first of all, will be able to help you with the direction and order of actions for submitting applications and promoting them even before the planning stage is a very important and fundamental thing, after that will come an equally important advantage which is the utilization of the space in the most correct way for your needs and in accordance with the requirements.
It is recommended to take an architect who also understands interior design so that they can create a complete "concept" that speaks in a common and harmonious design language, that goes along with the general outline, requirements and needs. Because synagogues, apart from the importance of utilizing the space in the maximum way, contain within them after their establishment a large variety of items such as; Aron Kosesh (sometimes even more than one), a prayer platform, frichots, Memorial PlaquesChandeliers, donor plaques, libraries - all need to speak harmoniously in the same design language.
Another detail that should not be ignored, which is a huge advantage, is the fact that an architect regularly deals with many different professionals and understands the quality of materials incredibly well, so that they can provide services and support in "shopping" such as: choosing wood and coverings for the Holy Ark. tree forBimah Choosing types of fabrics forParochet Which manufacturer or importer do you need to purchase thechandeliers, will help in choosing a good and suitable flooring and above all will make sure that the work is carried out as planned.
The only drawback we have found so far is that the service costs money, but at the same time, from our experience with architects, the advantages far outweigh the "disadvantage" because it saves a lot of time (worth money) due to lack of knowledge and experience.
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