%0 Journal Article %T A New Orthodox Synagogue in Manhattan: Decision-Making and Design %J Arts | An Open Access Journal from MDPI %D 2019 %R https://doi.org/10.3390/arts8030113 %X The Lincoln Square Synagogue, the largest Orthodox synagogue built in Manhattan during the last half century, was established in 1964 but moved in 2013 to a new building nearby, designed after the firm of CetraRuddy Architects, won a design competition. The present article is based on interviews with building committee members, the rabbi, and the architects as well as on press accounts and a book about the congregation¡¯s history. The article recounts the process of designing the building, assesses the successful results, and provides future building committee members with ideas, caveats, and evaluations of design procedures. View Full-Tex %U https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/8/3/113