Templo Mikdash

The liturgical space has been conceived as a place of spiritual connection, architectural sobriety and integrated symbolism. Eschewing literal representation or overt ornamentation, every material and formal element evokes fundamental Jewish concepts, bridging tradition and modernity through a unique architectural language that fosters an introspective, sacred atmosphere.

The space is symmetrical and its cladding monomaterial: natural limestone, solid, stone-like and monolithic, evoking the characteristic stone of Jerusalem and the walls of the Kotel. An interior skin with curved edges emphasises the double-height volume and creates a sense of containment, an embrace.

The ceiling is a rhythmic, lightweight, suspended structure that symbolises a protective mantle, a floating element echoing motifs found throughout Jewish life: the Tallit, the Chuppah. It also addresses technical requirements such as acoustic improvements and an indirect lighting system, with light filtering through the folds.

The Aron Hakodesh, the Holy Ark, is composed of two opposing elements. A backdrop that accentuates the double-height volume, an abstract geometric symbolic element executed in GRC and polished concrete, whose design references the building's façade. And a sculptural front of sliding doors, made of spun and lacquered sheet metal, a material that recurs in details throughout the rest of the synagogue.

The façade intertwines symbolism, tradition and modernity. Rising above the entrance, a glass fibre reinforced concrete (GRC) skin unfolds across the entire façade, composed of a modular repetition of the Star of David, a central symbol in Jewish iconography.

GRC, valued for its versatility and durability, allows for the creation of complex, detailed forms, lending the façade a unique texture and depth. This perforated skin acts as a screen that filters natural light, creating a play of light and shadow within the building and evoking a contemplative, serene atmosphere.