William N. Breger
William N. Breger | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | TriBeCa Synagogue |
William N. Breger (1922 – February 23, 2015)[1] was an American architect, most famously known for designing the TriBeCa Synagogue, in Manhattan, New York City.
Biography
[edit]William N. Breger was born in the Bronx, New York City in 1922. He attended Stuyvesant High School, and later held a graduate degree in architecture from Harvard University, and a PhD in philosophy from New York University.[2]
Breger served in the planning department of the US Army during World War II. Following the war, he spent two years working as an assistant and draftsman for Walter Gropius, the founder of the Bauhaus Architecture Movement.[1]
In 1967 Breger designed the modernist TriBeCa Synagogue, in Manhattan, New York City. Known for its unique acoustics that allow good sound quality without the need for electrical amplification, use of which is prohibited on Shabbat.[3]
Breger died on February 23, 2015 in New York City.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "WILLIAM BREGER Obituary (2015) - New York, NY - New York Times". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ "William N. Breger". Architectuul. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ^ Plitt, Amy (2015-10-01). "Capturing the Beauty of Tribeca's Undulating Synagogue". Curbed NY. Retrieved 2024-08-22.