Synagogue Centre – Potsdam

Starting Point
The new synagogue centre in Potsdam closes an urban planning gap that has existed since the end of the war. The aim was to create a place of assembly and prayer for the Jewish community. Due to the narrow gap in the building, the functions had to be stacked on top of each other. The synagogue centre combines a café, a lecture room, the synagogue, offices and a roof terrace for religious celebrations. The new building should both reflect the tradition of the region and signalise cosmopolitanism.

Solution
The textile design in the synagogue centre fulfils functional and aesthetic requirements. FOCUS curtains were used on the ground floor to provide blackout for lectures and privacy during religious holidays. The fabric harmonises with the suspended slatted ceiling and blends in well with the strict spatial concept. In the offices of the community representatives, the UNIVERSAL fabric provides privacy from the neighbouring buildings. The warm colour fits in well with the overall look and supports the calm atmosphere. In this way, the textile design helps the synagogue centre to meet the needs of the community both functionally and aesthetically.