Zvi Hecker / Alfred Neumann / Naomi Neumann: Synagogue, 1967C–1969
- Negev Desert, Israel, Show on map
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The synagogue building is characterized by its polyhedral design, using hexagonal and triangular panels. It integrates stained glass windows and ventilation spaces to adapt to the desert climate. The building serves both a spiritual and practical purpose, housing a water cistern beneath it that supplies nearby residential areas. Its striking form and height stand out in the desert landscape, contrasting with more uniform surroundings.
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Originally, the synagogue was designed with a color concept both inside and out: While some areas were left in raw concrete, others were painted in green and yellow. Later, the building is said to have been repainted beige.
This building was included in the red list, published in our exhibition catalog SOS Brutalism: A Global Survey (September 2017). After a status review on October 23, 2024, it was reclassified in the online database from red (endangered) to gray (least concerned / unknown).