Mendelsohn House, Art Nouveau tahara house in Olsztyn, Poland.
The Mendelsohn House features two distinct domes, with the interior one displaying mosaic designs and geometric patterns throughout the central hall.
Erich Mendelsohn designed this structure in 1913 as his first architectural project while studying at Munich Technical University and serving the Jewish community.
The building operated as a Jewish ritual facility where members of the Chevra Kadisha society performed ceremonial washing of deceased bodies.
The facility now functions as a center for intercultural dialogue, hosting exhibitions, concerts, workshops, and educational programs throughout the year.
The interior dome construction follows specific Jewish laws, preventing priests from sharing the same roof with deceased bodies during mourning ceremonies.
Location: Olsztyn
Architects: Erich Mendelsohn
Architectural style: Art Nouveau
GPS coordinates: 53.77560,20.46850
Latest update: April 15, 2025 14:53
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