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which trickled down to influence the project ’ s phasing . The first phase included the revamp of a smaller synagogue in the building ’ s east wing , the existing function hall , the kitchen and the children ’ s play area .
Furthermore , this list of spaces had imposed upon it a more demanding timeline as each was integral to the celebration of the fast impending Jewish High Holidays at the end of the year . This particular factor imposed an intense and demanding rigour upon the design team ’ s process and method as they were now under obligation to keep their decisions creative and efficient without losing the project ’ s initial vision and ethos .
New Elements In this spirit the centre ’ s old forms were altered and challenged by the imposition of bold axes and thresholds that came to define new spatial experiences and connections - namely the Women ’ s bridge in the main worship area , and the addition of the Youth Centre with it ’ s superimposed timber screens . The
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