Alexandra Kriksunova
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Beth Zion Synagogue

Architectural surfaces

Object
Beth Zion Synagogue, decorative interior
Address
Berlin, Brunnenstraße 33
Scope of work
Research, concept, project management, team recruitment, budgeting and cost control, restoration, consulting
Year
2022

Development of the interior colour scheme based on a 1935 newspaper photograph and surviving fragments of the wall painting. The tonal values of the black-and-white photograph were compared with original remains of the decoration to determine the placement of colour and gilding. Preparation of colour sketches and restoration of the decorative finishes.

1Original fragments of wall painting on the vault behind a column.
2Before work began. General view of the interior.
3Before work began. Side view of the interior.
4Restoration of the decorative finishes in progress.
5After completion. General view.
6Detail of the finish: gilded lattice on a coloured ground.
7Column finish and gilded ring next to surviving fragments of wall painting.
8Historical photograph of the interior, 1935. Source for the colour scheme.