Palmeira Avenue, Brighton & Hove Reform Synagogue, Hove

Conservation Area (CA)

No CA

Local Listing Reference

LLHA0162

Description

Reform Synagogue, 1966-7 by Derek Sharp FRIBA. The foundation stone was laid by Rabbi Erwin S Rosenblum on 17 July 1966 / 29th Tammuz 5726. Modern in design, yet reflecting the traditional middle eastern Synagogue design in the three domes to the skyline. Buff-brown brick with perforated brickwork. Prominent round-headed canopy with open sides to the main entrance. Three large stained glass windows set below the domes. Stained glass by John Petts. Located at the corner of Palmeira Avenue and Eaton Road, the building is set back slightly, with vegetation to the boundary. Source: Middleton 2002

A. Architectural, Design and Artistic Interest

ii A distinctive modern Synagogue design

C. Townscape Interest

ii Not within a conservation area, the distinctive modern design contributes to the streetscene

F. Intactness

i The building retains its design integrity

ii The building remains in use as a Synagogue

Date of inclusion

2015