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Beth Israel Center / Madison, Wisconsin

In April of 2008, Landau Harding began a feasibility, master planning study for BIC at their current location. Our charge was to establish a current and future functional Space Needs Assessment and to examine the current building and property. We then developed 3 Conceptual Options, and Blocking and Stacking Diagrams for addressing these physical and programmatic needs along with conceptual estimates. All Options were to maximize parking, be fully handicapped accessible and provide a sustainable, green design.

With significant input from the entire Congregation, 6 Focus Groups and the continuous valuable contribution and interaction with the BIC Development Committee we created clear and exciting options The 2 ½ level Floor Plan needed attention on both the lower and main level. With the reorganization of the administrative and educational space on the lower level, a clear and inviting new circulation pattern was established encouraging easy connection with the renovated and improved religious, social and public spaces on the level above.