Skokie Valley Synagogue Project, Illinois Building Renovations, Interior Architecture Development Photos
Skokie Valley Synagogue, Chicago, IL
Feb 2, 2023
Architects: Studio ST Architects
Location: 8825 E. Prairie Road, Skokie, Illinois 60076, USA

photo © Andrew Bruah
Photos: © Andrew Bruah, © Kendall McCaugherty
Skokie Synagogue, Illinois
Skokie Valley Synagogue renovation fosters light and inclusivity, by Studio ST Architects. Link to image folder here.

The Skokie Valley Synagogue renovation transformed the sanctuary, built in 1963, from a dark and formal space to an ethereal, light-filled and ADA accessible room for communal prayer.

photo © Andrew Bruah
The original room was a long, dark hall with dim lighting and fixed theater-type seating.
photo © Kendall McCaugherty
The renovation converted the large stage into new, modern bathrooms and a coat room. The synagogue’s one year renovation was led by New York based architecture firm, Studio ST Architects.

photo © Kendall McCaugherty
The main sanctuary was reconfigured. A large triangular skylight was installed in the center of the room, lighting the location of Chazan, the prayer leader. The existing vertical windows were replaced with clear glass, and the old candelabra chandeliers were removed. New minimal LED linear cove uplights were installed, washing the original building?s angled roof geometry, illuminating the room with indirect light. Similarly, the tan brick walls were painted with a coat o...