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Several American architects have been inspired by the design of Polish wooden synagogues. Notably, here are a few who have drawn inspiration from these historic structures:

1. Frank Stella: Frank Stella, a renowned American painter and sculptor, was inspired by the book "Wooden Synagogues" by Polish architects Maria and Kazimierz Piechotka. His work, especially the "Polish Villages" series, echoes the architectural details of these synagogues (source).

2. Allen Moore: Moore, an architect, was particularly interested in the vernacular roof lines and design details of venerable wooden synagogues (source).

3. Frank Lloyd Wright: While not directly inspired by Polish wooden synagogues, Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural vision for synagogues and other buildings sometimes intersected with Jewish architectural elements. Wright’s interest in culturally resonant architecture, including the commission for a synagogue in Philadelphia, shows an indirect influence (source).

4. Finegold Alexander Architects: This firm completed a project named "Sanctuary in the Woods" for Temple Beth Tzedek in Amherst, NY, drawing metaphorical connections to wooden synagogues, showing a direct inspiration from Polish wooden synagogue designs (source).

These architects have each contributed to the preservation and dissemination of the aesthetic and structural heritage of Polish wooden synagogues within American architecture.