Architecture, Interior Design
Morrisville, NC
On a challenging site among mixed residential development and a busy collector road, the Chabad of Cary rests on a hillside overlooking Indian Creek Greenway. The sanctuary is positioned to capture views to the deciduous tree canopy rising from the park trail and creek below. Three Jerusalem limestone volumes contain worship space, meal preparation and the office of the Rabbi. They are arranged to form a social space for community gathering and spiritual discussion between them at the heart of the facility.
The sanctuary hosts large holiday meals and weddings in addition to other traditional religious services. Hebrew school classrooms open to a playground and the greenway trail on the lowest level. Materiality, abundant daylight, and curated views to the landscape establish connections to nature while insulating spaces from human-caused activity around the site.
Principal
RobC@Studio310.com
Education
Bachelor of Architecture Drexel University
Raised in PA, I studied at Drexel University in Philadelphia while working full-time for a mid-size architecture firm in the area. My wife and I fell in love with NC after visiting, and moved down as soon as we could after graduation. I have been blessed with a variety of experience on projects of many types and sizes. And I’m always hungry for the next challenge!
As architects and designers, we quite literally shape the world in which we live. The truth that every project has an impact on the world beyond itself is a reality that I recognize that as a tremendous responsibility. At the end of each project, I aim to be able to confidently say the world is better than it was before, even if just a little bit.
On my desk you will always find an inspiring quote or two.
When I’m not at work, I love spending time with my wife and keeping up with my boys.