Reg.Nr. 86-G/27

Former Synagogue, Rendsburg

Major restoration of a former synagogue dating from 1843. Originally richly furnished. After being badly damaged in WWII the entire building, interior and exterior, fell into disrepair and was affected by dry rot. The original building including the bath has been recreated and ...
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Project details

Title:Former Synagogue, Rendsburg
Entr. year: 1986
Result:Medal
Country: Germany
Town: Rendsburg (Schleswig-Holstein)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Synagogue; residential accommodation
Actual use:Cultural centre, event and exhibition venue
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Jung Johann + Hoffmann + Krug, Architects (Kiel - DE)
The Jury's citation: "Für die hervorragende und originalgetreue Wiederherstellung einer Synagoge aus der Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts"
GPS:54°17'57.6"N 9°40'5.6"E

Description:
Major restoration of a former synagogue dating from 1843. Originally richly furnished. After being badly damaged in WWII the entire building, interior and exterior, fell into disrepair and was affected by dry rot. The original building including the bath has been recreated and serves now as cultural centre for concerts, exhibitions, etc.