Or Sameach Yeshiva Academy / Kupershtock Architects

Or Sameach Yeshiva Academy / Kupershtock Architects
Or Sameach Yeshiva Academy / Kupershtock Architects - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Chair
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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1000
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Shai Epstein
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Beth-el stones, CR contech, Galilee furniture, Tuval minimal
  • Architecture: Daniel Finkelstein, Idan Barzilai, David Gotschlak, Amalia Grynwald
  • City: Jerusalem
  • Country: Israel
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Or Sameach Yeshiva Academy / Kupershtock Architects - Interior Photography, Dining room
© Shai Epstein

Text description provided by the architects. The Beit Midrash, a religious seminary, is a spiritual center for Jewish studies. The traditional study of the Torah (religious Jewish scriptures)is done by many hours of reading throughout the day resulting in the need for a well-lit and pleasant space for the students. Since the entire structure of the seminary is underground, bringing in natural light and illuminating the space was the main challenge and focus of this project.

Or Sameach Yeshiva Academy / Kupershtock Architects - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Chair
© Shai Epstein
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Section AA

This was done using sunken patios and high windows maximizing the entrance of light through the flanks of the structure. The floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves wrap around the interior walls of the central space, seemingly bearing the weight of the ceiling while enhancing the study atmosphere.

Or Sameach Yeshiva Academy / Kupershtock Architects - Interior Photography, Stairs
© Shai Epstein
Or Sameach Yeshiva Academy / Kupershtock Architects - Interior Photography, Kitchen, Windows, Facade, Glass, Handrail
© Shai Epstein
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Plan - Ground floor

The perforated and folded metal partition, dividing men and women (as customary in these types of religious establishments) works as a "veil" creating a visual disconnect within the space without blocking it up.

Or Sameach Yeshiva Academy / Kupershtock Architects - Exterior Photography, Brick, Facade, Garden, Courtyard
© Shai Epstein

The main entrance gate to the seminary is the only street-level element in the project, thus, to celebrate its presence in the public space, the entire gate is constructed out of three-dimensional words taken from the ancient scriptures.

Or Sameach Yeshiva Academy / Kupershtock Architects - Interior Photography, Table
© Shai Epstein

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Address:Jerusalem, Israel

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Cite: "Or Sameach Yeshiva Academy / Kupershtock Architects" 20 May 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/982241/or-sameach-yeshiva-academy-kupershtock-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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Or Sameach Yeshiva 犹太神学院 / Kupershtock Architects

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