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2019
אוגוסט
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אדריכלות ישראלית
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משרדי אדריכלים
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Jaffa Hotel,
(
French Hospital) Yefet Street,
Jaffa
The redesign of the compound known as "the
French Hospital" began in the 1990's after the
convent nurses of Saint Joseph de l'Apparition
leased the complex to a private entrepreneur.
Inaugurated in 1879 the complex included a
large building with outstanding architectural
qualities, which served over the years as a
hostel, hospital, Home for the Older sisters of
the Order, and a mental health clinic.
Looking for a way to finance the expensive
conservation of the historic building, the
entrepreneur decided to build an exclusive hotel
with residential units on the site.
The approved construction plan facilitated
the addition of a new 6-storey building,
which allowed economic feasibility for the
implementation of the strict conservation
regulations.
In this framework, an expanded basement floor
was dug under the historic building, adding
a recessive floor and adaptation to the new
function, while the new building located in
the western part of the complex houses the
hotel lobby, additional hotel rooms and some
residential units.
At this stage, British architect John Pawson
joined the planning team, helping to promote
the architectural concept, based on synergistic
relations between old and new, in the spirit
of sustainability. Thus, as opposed to the
ornamental historic building, the appearance of
the new one is restrained, using metal elements
to create a dynamic play of light and shadow.
Top:
A play of light and shadow embellishes
the new building envelope alongside traditional
ornamentation.
Middle:
Restored historical paving stones
decorate the lobby of the hotel located in the
new structure.
Below:
Hotel room in the historic building.
Right page:
Metal lattice producing
a play of light and shadow in the
new building overlooking the Tel Aviv
coastline.
Architects:
Rami Gil Architects and
Town Planners (Israel);
John Pawson Ltd. (UK).
Architect in Charge:
Architect Rami Gil.
Conservation architect:
Architect Anna
Shifman.
Interior design coordinators:
Reuveni
Interior design.
Landscape architects:
BM Landscape
Architecture; Reese Roberts + Partners
LLC.
Photos:
Amit Geron