Overview:
This was a solo project in my Studio V design class at UVU, where I was tasked with designing a religious building in the developing community of Utah City, near Vineyard, UT. I decided to design a synagogue, since there are none south of Salt Lake City, and there is a local congregation in Utah County with no proper worship space.
Traditional to many synagogues is the use of Neo-Romanesque and Byzantine elements in the design, which I included using a turn-of-the-20th century Beaux Arts interpretation. The dome signals the importance and location of the sanctuary space, which is flanked by two wings and a courtyard, providing space for community events, learning, and administration.
In order to showcase the design creatively and thoughtfully, I adapted some techniques and styling from Vienna Secession architects, like Otto Wagner, and put an emphasis on composite, analytique-style presentations. The titling and graphic design are inspired by Wagner, as well as the artist Koloman Moser. These sheets were all composed using Procreate, from drawings and model views from Revit. I also decided to paint a scene in oil on canvas, showing the synagogue in its urban setting.
Alexi Fund 