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Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism

This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams' Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian's brutalism-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.

The guided tour of Temple Isaiah, a stunning architectural masterpiece, contrasts the E. Stewart Williams' Modernist-designed 1950s Al Liberman Chapel with the 1980s west-facing addition. The brutalist addition dedicated to Abe Bochner and family, originally conceived in 1971 by Donald Wexler and later in 1982 designed by David Christian to meet the growing needs of the congregation, it has a magnificent panoramic window view of the San Jacinto Mountains. The sanctuary is a jewel box, it features a colorful centerpiece ark by Israeli-born sculptor and kinetic artist Yaacov Agam.

Photo Credits: Sandi Hemmerlein

Location & Attendee Information

  • What are the appropriate ages for this activity?Person All ages
  • What type of parking is available?Car Parking & handicap parking available
  • What is the policy for personal effects?Bag or purse Large purses, bags, backpacks not permitted
  • Are restrooms available?Restroom sign Restrooms available
  • Is this an indoor or outdoor activity?Sun Indoor activity
  • What is the policy regarding smoking?Cigarette with smoke No smoking or e-cigarettes
  • What type of ADA accessibility is available?Wheelchair Wheelchair accessible
The organizer of this event is: Temple Isaiah.

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