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NewsCommunity Newspapers (Miami)September 7, 2026Miami-Dade

Temple Judea assembles design and construction team to renovate historic Coral Gables campus

Temple Judea has selected ELM ARCH, RedDoor Construction, and CetraRuddy to restore, renovate, and reimagine its Morris Lapidus-designed campus in Coral Gables. The project brings together architectural and construction partners to update the longstanding South Florida Jewish institution.

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Why It Matters

The renovation project alters the physical facilities of a historic Coral Gables religious and community landmark.

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 original campus was designed by architect 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.

Who's Mentioned

locationSouth Florida“Regional location of the institution”organizationCetraRuddy“Interior design firm”personJudith L. Siegal“Senior Rabbi”personMorris Lapidus“Original architect of the campus”organizationRedDoor Construction“Construction partner”personJulie Simon“LEV Campaign co-chair”personMargie Baron“LEV Campaign co-chair”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 Temple Judea's historic campus”