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NewsMiami's Community NewspapersSeptember 7, 2026Miami-Dade

Temple Judea assembles project team to restore and renovate Morris Lapidus-designed campus

Temple Judea has assembled a team consisting of ELM ARCH, RedDoor Construction, and CetraRuddy to restore, renovate, and reimagine its historic Morris Lapidus-designed campus in Coral Gables.

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Why It Matters

The renovation project involves physical changes to a historic South Florida religious and architectural landmark, managed by newly appointed architecture and construction firms.

Key Facts

  • Temple Judea is the only Reform congregation in Coral Gables.
  • The institution has assembled a team to restore, renovate, and reimagine its historic campus.
  • The campus was originally designed by Morris Lapidus.
  • ELM ARCH will serve as the project architect.
  • RedDoor Construction will serve as the construction partner.
  • CetraRuddy will lead architecture and interior design for the project.

Who's Mentioned

locationSouth Florida“Region where Temple Judea is located.”organizationCetraRuddy“Interior design firm”personJudith L. Siegal“Senior Rabbi”personMorris Lapidus“Architect of the original campus”organizationRedDoor Construction“Construction partner”personJulie Simon“LEV Campaign co-chair”personMargie Baron“LEV Campaign co-chair”organizationMiami Community Newspapers“Publisher of the article”personGary Simon“LEV Campaign co-chair”organizationTemple Judea“Reform congregation in Coral Gables”personMichael Spritzer“LEV Campaign co-chair”organizationELM ARCH“Project architect”personLawrence Lambert“President of Temple Judea”locationCoral Gables“Location of the campus”