Garrett and Associates, one of Cleveland’s top land surveyors, provided surveying services to aid in the renovation of the Temple-Tifereth. The building is now part of Case Western Reserve University, serving as its new center for music, dance, and the performing arts.
The architectural masterpiece was designed and built during the early 20th Century by Charles Greco, who was influenced and inspired by the Romans and Byzantines. The Temple was essentially donated to CWRU after its congregation established a deal that would allow them access to the facility for the next 99 years on eight major holidays each year, and for other events as established with the university. The Temple is now known as CWRU’s Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center.
The renovations have enhanced the integrity of the Maltz-Temple building’s structure while maintaining its original character. One of the biggest enhancements was a 66,000-pound glass and steel acoustical canopy purchased by the university to enhance acoustics of performances at the venue, which also features an expandable stage and various seating areas.
The performing arts center renovation was just the first phase of the university’s Maltz-Temple project. The next goal for the university is to secure the remaining funding needed for Phase II of the project, which involves expanding the Temple’s existing classroom wing and creating additional theater and rehearsal spaces for students. This expansion will allow CWRU to eventually move the theater and dance programs into the building; currently the Temple is only being utilized for concerts and university events.
The university held a “Violins of Hope” concert on September 27 to celebrate the venue’s transformation into a performing arts center. The sold-out performance featured members of the Cleveland Orchestra and soloist Schlomo Mintz performing on violins that were once played by Jews imprisoned during the Holocaust. The university anticipates holding between 20 and 30 programs each year for students and community members at the Maltz-Temple building.
Garret and Associates is proud to have played a role in helping Case Western Reserve University bring the community even greater access to cultural and performing arts events through the Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center. We’re committed to giving back to the community, and there are few better causes to support than the arts!
Have you seen the renovations yet? What were your thoughts?
Special thanks for José Manuel Ríos Valiente for the crane image.
