Congregation Emanu-El
Organization Overview
Congregation Emanu-El’s thoughtful reconstruction of their central
courtyard adds modern innovative spaces while respecting the history and
traditions of the 100-year-old Temple. From the exterior, the building
appears largely unchanged, while on the inside, the transformation
embraces openness, connections, and reflection—both literal and
figurative.
courtyard adds modern innovative spaces while respecting the history and
traditions of the 100-year-old Temple. From the exterior, the building
appears largely unchanged, while on the inside, the transformation
embraces openness, connections, and reflection—both literal and
figurative.
Award
Finalist
Category
2026 Architecture
Project Team
Architect: Mark Cavagnero Associates
Client: Congregation Emanu-El
General Contractor: Plant Construction Company
Project/Construction Manager: Equity Community Builders
Interiors: Mark Cavagnero Associates
Preservation: Page & Turnbull
Client Liaison, and Interior, Judaic, and Art Designer: Wendy Kohn Design
Landscape: Miller Company Landscape Architects
Landscape: GLS Landscape | Architecture
Civil Engineer: KPFF
Structural: Forell Elsesser
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Lighting, Acoustics/AV, Sustainability: Arup
IT/Security: Teecom
Waterproofing: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Façade: Eckersley O'Callaghan
Signage/Wayfinding: Clearstory
Fire/Life Safety: Coffman Engineers
Food Service: NG Associates
Vertical Transportation: Syska Hennessey
Specifications: Emily Borland Specifications
Rendering: Mark Cavagnero Associates
Photography: Tim Griffith Photography
Client: Congregation Emanu-El
General Contractor: Plant Construction Company
Project/Construction Manager: Equity Community Builders
Interiors: Mark Cavagnero Associates
Preservation: Page & Turnbull
Client Liaison, and Interior, Judaic, and Art Designer: Wendy Kohn Design
Landscape: Miller Company Landscape Architects
Landscape: GLS Landscape | Architecture
Civil Engineer: KPFF
Structural: Forell Elsesser
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Lighting, Acoustics/AV, Sustainability: Arup
IT/Security: Teecom
Waterproofing: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Façade: Eckersley O'Callaghan
Signage/Wayfinding: Clearstory
Fire/Life Safety: Coffman Engineers
Food Service: NG Associates
Vertical Transportation: Syska Hennessey
Specifications: Emily Borland Specifications
Rendering: Mark Cavagnero Associates
Photography: Tim Griffith Photography