Religious Institutions

At Building Studio Architects, we believe that sacred spaces are more than just structures; they are the heartbeats of communities. These spaces serve as vessels for life’s most significant moments, from weddings to spiritual rituals. Since 1992, we’ve collaborated with many diverse communities, shaping their places of worship and study.

Our Approach

Our depth of experience has taught us that the tangible elements of construction—bricks, mortar, and design—can profoundly impact a community’s sense of purpose. We listen attentively to each community’s unique needs and aspirations, working assiduously to translate them into buildable spaces. Whether it’s a new construction or a renovation, we infuse every project with care, creativity, and purpose.

Journeying with Faith Communities

While we’ve had the privilege of working with Christian communities on remarkable churches, our primary focus lies in serving the Jewish faith. We collaborate with Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, and Chassidic congregations both on new construction projects and in their synagogue renovations. Our lifelong familiarity with Jewish rituals, laws, and sacred texts informs and enriches every project we undertake. Our expertise extends beyond architecture—we optimize support spaces, ensuring they enhance community life. From security to education, from catering to food service areas, we create holistic environments that support both worship and function in the space.

Synagogue renovation can be an overwhelming project. We help make it manageable with community support and our long history of working within religious spaces.

Services Include:

• Synagogue renovation and ground-up construction of new synagogues including additions and interior design for synagogues and churches

• Space conversion and event spaces

• Social Halls and community centers

• Shul renovation and ground-up construction of new shuls, yeshivas and faith-based schools including classroom renovation and office additions

• Architectural support services and interior design for communities of faith and faith-based educational programs

If your congregation needs a design professional to shape sacred spaces that resonate with your mission, we’re here to listen, collaborate, and build. Email us here or visit our contact page.

Some congregations we’ve had the honor of assisting:

• Congregation Beth Sholom, Lawrence, NY

• Riverdale Jewish Center, Bronx, NY

• Beth El - Keser Israel, New Haven, CT

• Third Church of Christ Scientist, Manhattan, NY

• Congregation Zemach David, New Square, NY

• Edmond J. Safra Synagogue, Brooklyn, NY

• Congregation Adath Israel – Jewish Educational Center, Elizabeth, NJ

• Ohel Chabad, Queens, NY

• Congregation Agudath Sholom, Stamford, CT

• Park Avenue Presbyterian Church, Manhattan, NY

• Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, Bronx, NY

• Congregation Shaare Zion, Brooklyn, NY

To add your community to this list, contact a partner here or give us a call.