Religious Space


Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue courtyard view looking toward the sanctuary dome, rendering by Mark Cavagnero Associates

Plans for Expansion of Synagogue at 2 Lake Street, San Francisco

New plans have been filed to expand and renovate the Synagogue at 2 Lake Street near Presidio Terrace, San Francisco. The project would address seismic concerns and expand the religious facility for the Congregation Emanu-El, whose distinctive dome overlooks the affluent gated neighborhood. The project is being sponsored by the Congregation of Emanu-El and Equity Community Builders.

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The San Bao Temple at 1750 Van Ness Avenue evening view with the extended cornice prominently in view, rendering by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

SOM-Designed San Bao Temple Redesigned and Approved for 1750 Van Ness Avenue, Nob Hill, San Francisco

Since our last coverage, several important milestones have been achieved for the American Buddhist Cultural Society’s proposal to replace the San Bao Temple at 1750 Van Ness Avenue in Nob Hill, San Francisco. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has tweaked the design, San Francisco’s planning commission approved the Conditional Use Authorization in September, and the building permits were filed in November.

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