PRESERVATION DESIGN

IN HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
Preservation intervention in a Modernist building in the
World Heritage site of Tel Aviv

A.Y. 2019 - 2020

Prof. Renata Cristina Mazzantini
Jacopo Cavini, Carlota Marijuán Rodríguez

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Index

INTRODUCTION AND CONTEXT

Tel Aviv 3.

Project approach 4

42-44 Hovevei Tsiyon 5.

Historical Documents 6.

Value mapping 7.

PRESERVATION INTERVENTION

Decay analysis 8.

Remedial intervention 9.

Preservation design 10.

ROOFTOP ADDITION

Overview 12.

Drawings 13.

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Tel Aviv

The White City of Tel Aviv was built by Jewish settlers

under the British mandate of Palestine, based on the
masterplan by Sir Patrick Geddes, reflecting modern
organic planning principles. From 1917 onwards, Tel Aviv
became a bustling metropolitan city thanks to a steady
influx of migrants, especially from Eastern and Central
Europe. The settlers brought with them new styles of
architecture such as constructivism and modernism,
transforming Tel Aviv into an extraordinary urban land-
scape of the Modern Movement.

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UNESCO LISTING
The White City of Tel Aviv is a World Heritage site com-
prising 140 hectares of central Tel Aviv, surrounded by 197
of buffer zone). It was inscribed in the World Heritage List
in 2003 as a “outstanding architectural ensemble of the
Modern Movement in a new cultural context”, under cri-
teria (ii) and (iv).

“The White City of Tel Aviv is a synthesis of outstanding

significance of the various trends of the Modern Move-
ment in architecture and town planning in the early
part of the 20th century. Such influences were adapt-
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ed to the cultural and climatic conditions of the place,
as well as being integrated with local traditions.“

The Universal Value of the property can therefore un- 3

derstood as a mix of historical, architectural and town
planning values.

MANAGEMENT PLAN
The management plan of the World Heritage Site is fo-
cused on ensuring the liveability and adaptation of the
buildings while protecting valuable heritage. Significant-
ly, it allows the re-development of heritage-listed build-
ings in order to finance the necessary interventions.
The management goals for the site are:
• Preserving and cultivating the architectural heritage.
• Maintaining the existing fabric in sensitive areas and
improving the quality of life there.
• Providing tools, solutions and incentives for the preser-
vation of buildings.
• Raising local residents’ awareness and cultivating a
sensitive approach to the architectural environment.
• Bringing out the White City’s qualities as a world herit-
age site of Modern Architecture.

The buildings in the site are categorised into:

• Conservation category A - integral conservation with-
out building additions.
• Conservation category B - integral conservation with
a building addition of up to one floor and a partial floor.
• Conservation category C - conservation of the building
Key areas:
shell and stairwell and exercise of all building rights ap-
plying to the area. 1 Dizengoff Square
2 Habima Square
3 Rothschild Boulevard

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Theoretical framework Timeline of relevant international charters

The development of the concept of Historic Urban

Landscapes (HUL) is a consequence of the evolution of
conservation practice from fabric-centred conservation
1962 UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Protection
to a value-based approach. It represents the shift from of the Beauty and Character of Landscapes and Sites
monument-focused conservation to a new appreciation
of intangible values and non-Western cultural heritage. 1972 UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection
The concept reached widespread acceptance with the of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
2011 UNESCO Recommendation, which defines the His-
toric Urban Landscape as
1992 Operational Guidelines 2011 UNESCO Recommendation on
“the urban area understood as the result of a historic the Historic Urban Landscape
layering of cultural and natural values and attributes,
extending beyond the notion of “historic centre” or “en- INTERNATIONAL
semble” to include the broader urban context and its LEGAL INSTRUMENTS
geographical setting. (...) It also includes social and cul-
tural practices and values, economic processes and the PROFESSIONAL
intangible dimensions of heritage.” CHARTERS AND 2002 onwards ICCROM Living Heritage
GUIDELINES 1933 CIAM Charter of Athens and people-centred approach
This definition provides the basis for a comprehensive
and integrated approach to heritage conservation and 1964-5 ICOMOS Charter of Venice 2005 ICOMOS Xi’an Declaration
management within the framework of sustainable devel-
1979 ICOMOS Burra Charter
opment. In the landscape approach, individual buildings
and elements are considered within the wider context of 1987 ICOMOS Washington Charter
the city and its natural and cultural values.
Conservation and management practices in HUL must
ascribe to value-based conservation practices, based on
the Burra Charter, which outlines that:
“The aim of conservation is to retain the cultural signifi-
cance of a place: (...): aesthetic, historic, scientific, social or Burra Charter HUL Six Steps Project pipeline
spiritual value for past, present or future generations (...),
embodied in the place itself, its fabric, setting, use, asso-
ciations, meanings, records, related places and objects. ”
1 SURVEYING
To undertake comprehensive surveys and DOCUMENTATION & ANALYSIS
mapping of the city’s natural, cultural and
human resources Identification of place
Historical and architectural
Project approach documentation
2 ASSESS CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
To reach consensus using participatory
planning and stakeholder consultations
on what values to protect for transmission
The project is based on a value-driven approach to her- to future generations and to determine
the attributes that carry these values
itage conservation and revitalisation, based on the 2011
UNESCO Recommendation on the Historic Urban Land-
scape and the Burra Charter. It identifies the key values 3 ASSESS VULNERABILITY
To assess vulnerability of these attributes
present in the site and plans an intervention which would to socio-economic stresses and impacts of
respect and enhance said values. Specifically, the values climate change CRITICAL INTERPRETATION
identified on the site are derived from the criteria used in Statement of significance
the UNESCO listing: 4 INTEGRATE IN DEVELOPMENT PLANS Identification of significant
To integrate urban heritage values and
• Architectural values: representativeness of the Modern their vulnerability status into a wider elements
Movement and adaptation to cultural and climatic con- framework of city development, which Conservation goals
shall provide indications of areas of Diagnostic assessment
ditions heritage sensitivity that require careful
• Town planning values: representativeness of 1937 Mas- attention to planning, design and imple-
mentation of development projects
terplan and adaptation to cultural and geographic con-
dition.
The values are mapped within the existing building 5 DEVELOP ACTION PLAN
To prioritize actions for conservation and
development
fabric to understand the significance of the different ele-
RESTORATION PROPOSAL
ments of the building. This assessment is then combined
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DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS
with an analysis of the state of conservation and decay To establish the appropriate partnerships Remedial intervention
to propose a diagnostic assessment and proposal for a and local management frameworks for Rooftop addition
each of the identified projects for con-
remedial intervention. servation and development, as well as to
develop mechanisms for the coordination
The project also includes a proposal for a rooftop addition of the various activities between different
as outlined in the management plan, whose commercial actors, both public and private.
development can fund the intervention.

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42-44 Hovevei Tsiyon St

Preservation Design. Prof. Mazzantini
Axonometry Jacopo Cavini, Carlota Marijuán Rodríguez

Axonometric view of the building Front façade, as seen from Hovevei Tsiyon Street.

DESCRIPTION GSEducationalVersion

The Gerber, Rubin and Shafir House is a three-storey

building with attic, occupying two standard-sized lots
in the western area of Hovevei Tsiyon St. The building’s
setback is similar to other buildings in the street (approx-
imately 4 metres), which is occupied by a small garden
with palm trees, evergreen trees and shrubs.

The building has a symmetrical U-shaped plan facing

the street, with four storeys over the central volume and
three storeys on the side wings. From the courtyard, the
building is accessed through two entrances, leading to
separate staircases punctuated by circular openings. The
central courtyard contains a garden with a fountain and
tall vegetation that provides a respite from the continu-
ity of the urban fabric. The balconies of the apartments,
whose slabs cantilever off the walls, open onto the cen-
tral courtyard. The building is rendered in two-tone
waschputz in the front facade and smooth lime plaster Street view of northern wings Street view of southern wings
to the rear.

HISTORY
The Gerber, Rubin and Shafir House on 42-44 Hovevei
Tsiyon Street was built in 1936 by architects Y. Kaminet-
sky and H. Blumenfeld.
Historic building records show that the building un-
derwent a large renovation in the 1950s which saw the
addition of the attic, mouldings around the windows
and horizontal bands on the facade, and a building-wide
replacement of the balcony balustrades. Since then, the
state of conservation of the building has deteriorated
and five balconies have been enclosed. Site plan of UNESCO site with building in white Aerial views of roof, showing poor condition Aerial views of attic

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Proposed street elevation (1937) Proposed street elevation (1954)

Historical Documentation

The history of the building is recorded in the town planning appli-

cations kept in the Municipal Archive of Tel Aviv.
The 1930 plan of Tel Aviv by the British Survey Office of Jaffa shows
a vacant lot, which appears to be part of the neighbouring brick-
works. It is likely that the lot was subdivided in 1935, when the first
town planning record for the building is filed: a topographical
plan dated 1 July 1935. The first town planning submission, dated
16 September 1935, includes sewage connections drawings in plan
and section. The first complete submission, which includes a site
plan, floor plans, sections and partial elevation (1, 2), is dated 31 Oct
1935. A second set of documentation including sketched plans was
submitted in early June 1936 (3). The building was finalised in late
June 1936, with the certificate of completion dated 25 June 1936.
Because of the dating of the certificate of completion, it is likely
that both the documentation submitted in early June 1936 and a
1. 2.
second elevation dated 1937 correspond to “as-built” building cer-
tification documentation. In these documents, the Gerber, Rubin
and Shafir House presents as a typically Bauhaus building, marked
by clearly defined volumes and sparse decoration.
In 1953, a new administrative process is commenced. The Municipal
Archive includes a new building license, requests for regularisation
and tax calculations, new sewage connections and reports by the
City Council Engineering Department. A new elevation dated 1954
might reflect the proposed changes, while a series of what appear
to be as-built floor plans of the attic (4) were included in the build-
ing regularisation portfolio. A status of the works report dated 1953
describes the large size of the works and requests economic assis-
tance from the ministry to complete the works.
While the 1954 elevation does not exactly match the current ap-
pearance of the building, the decoration and general features of
the building closely correspond. It is likely that the 1950s renovation
is responsible for the current appearance of the building, which in
its details and ornamentation is more similar to 1950s architecture 3. 4.
than 1930s Bauhaus architecture.

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Value mapping

The management plan provides guidelines to identify

the attributes which carry the heritage values to be pre- Architectural Town Planning Intactness Integrity
served. It highlights different aspects of the design which value Value
are likely to relate to its cultural significance, such as de-
sign features and materials. We assessed these elements
as potential carriers of architectural and town planning
value by rating them on their architectural and town
Site massing
planning values, intactness and integrity.
(setbacks, alignment)
• Architectural value: representativeness of style, typol-
ogy, massing, relationship of green areas and urban
elements, shape and location of openings, presence of
typical decorative elements, elongated cantilevering
balconies, thin metal railings, door and window frame
design and material, use of reinforced concrete struc-
ture, brick walls, typical render finish
Building massing
• Town planning value: morphology, parcelling, rela- (height, volume, form)
tionship with the street, proportion of open and closed
spaces, presence of gardens and vegetation, 2-4m front
setback, 50% building footprint
• Intactness: truthful and credible link between attrib-
utes and outstanding universal value. It can be ex-
pressed through form, design, materials substance, Open spaces
use, function, traditions, techniques, management sys- (courtyard, vegetation)
tems, location, setting, language, spirit, feeling or other
forms of intangible heritage.
• Integrity: completeness of the attributes needed to
convey the Outstanding Universal Value
This assessment allows us to face the intervention with a
critical approach and an understanding of the relevance Facade composition
and significance of the different elements and attributes. and articulation
Elements with high value, intactness and integrity must
be preserved, while those with a low intactness and in-
tegrity can be subject to more invasive interventions.

Specifically, the assessment indicates that the main val-

ues that are extant in the building refer more to its general
massing and design, and less to the specific architectural Balconies
details which have mostly been lost in the 80-odd years
since the construction of the building.

Statement of Significance Railings

The Gerber, Rubin and Shafir House on 42-44 Hovevei
Tsiyon Street is significant as part of the historic urban
landscape of the White City of Tel Aviv. Built in 1936, the
building is both historically valuable because of its date
of construction and architecturally significant due to its
representativeness of Modernist architecture in Tel Aviv.
Its significant elements are: Windows and doors
• massing and volume
• setbacks and landscaping
• façade composition and articulation
• open balconies overlooking the courtyard
• typical Tel Aviv finishes such as beige lime-based ren-
der and Washputz
• remaining original elements from 1936 Building materials
(structure, finishes)

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ADDITIONS AND MODIFICATIONS TO ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS SURFACE DECAY AND MODIFICATIONS OTHER CAUSES OF DECAY
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runoff penetrate into the wall joints and cause problems of
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Swelling continuity in
Deterioration ofthe surface
metal finishes
elements:
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after the intervention
Anthropic of the 1950s
modifications after 1954 dust, bird excrements, micro-organisms
Swelling balustrades and window
Deterioration of metalframes
elements:
Volumetries inappropriately added or transformed Accumulation of foreign elements of different nature: Oxidation and rusting of metal elements like
after the intervention of the 1950s dust, bird excrements, micro-organisms balustrades and window frames
Improper installation of new mechanical systems Decohesion Dirt and moisture accumulation
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mechanical
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installation asnew
electric cables and
mechanical air
systems layers, whether between surface finishes or between
Decohesion water
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and moisture accumulation
conditioning
Installationinstallations
of elements (condensers,
belonging to piping,
new cables) substract and finishes,
Interruption before layer
of the continuity peelingdifferent
between Accumulation of dirt and microorganisms due to
mechanical systems, such as electric cables and air layers, whether between surface finishes or between water retention
conditioning
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of metalwork substract
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window
addition of metalwork around openings, like
Improperbars and security
addition grilles
of metalwork
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deterioration of the mechanical properties of the
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thePollution
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and of thesurface
dust plaster deposition
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windowreplacement
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of metalwork
material
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deterioration of the mechanical properties of the
Accumulation of a thin layer of dust and pollutants in
the external face of the plaster
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balustrades
Improper replacement of metalwork
material
Colour change
New layer of paint or plaster in a different tone to the
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balustrades
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restColour
of the change
building
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andReplacement
window frames, mouldings
of original fixings
rest of the building
Improper Plaster Patch
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and window
Addition frames,
of modern mouldings
shading system
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existing render
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aluminium
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of modern andsystem
shading blinds
compatibility
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existing render by tone or chemical-physical
sion
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aluminium and PVC shutters and blinds
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DEMOLITIONSDEMOLITIONS
AND REMOVALS AND REMOVALS CONCRETE CONCRETE DETAILS
DETAILS
Demolition of improper
Demolition additions
of improper additions Removal of damaged
Removal concrete
of damagedin balconies
concrete in balconies Demolition of balustrades
Demolition of balustrades
Demolition of volumetries
Demolition inappropriately added after theadded after the
of volumetries inappropriately Removal of all the deteriorated
Removal concrete
of all the for a depth
deteriorated thatfor
concrete allows a that allows a
a depth Demolition of concrete balustrades in the balconies. Currently in
Demolition of concrete balustrades in the balconies. Currently in
intervention of intervention
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restoration 10mm
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improperly systems
installed mechanical systems
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of improperly added elements or those in pooror those in poor Restoration and maintenance of balcony slabs Removal of elements belonging to new mechanical systems,
of improperly added elements Restoration and maintenance of balcony slabs Removal of elements belonging to new mechanical systems,
condition. Includes metalwork, shading systems and systems and Cleaning of exposed reinforcement; brushed application of coat such as electricsuch
cables
condition. Includes metalwork, shading Cleaning of exposed reinforcement; brushed application of coat as and air conditioning
electric installations
cables and air conditioning installations
lightweight enclosures in balconies of passively anti-carbonate, rheoplastic brushable grout; (condensers, piping, cables)
lightweight enclosures in balconies of passively anti-carbonate, rheoplastic brushable grout; (condensers, piping, cables)
restoration of original sectoin by trowel; installation of protective
restoration of original sectoin by trowel; installation of protective
Removal of infesting vegetation coating or water proofing if damaged; re-tiling if necessary Installation of Installation
new balustrades
Removal of infesting vegetation coating or water proofing if damaged; re-tiling if necessary of new balustrades
Removal of climbers in the left section of the facade
Removal of climbers in the left section of the facade Removal of roof slab covering
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whose design is consistent
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bituminous roof
of the terrace covering
bituminous in preparation
roof terrace covering in preparation
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PLASTER for waterproofing and re-tiling
for waterproofing and re-tiling Installation of Installation
new shading ofand
newsafety systems
shading and safety systems
Removal of plaster in preparation for replastering
Removal of plaster in preparation for replastering
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Removal of degraded plaster and at least 50% of the
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inappropriate systems by custom-
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bottom layer of the degraded plaster Installation of roof waterproofing and insulation
Cover slab with light concrete screed to achieve required fall by
Cover slab with light concrete screed to achieve required fall by Restoration of shading systems
current building codes. Install waterproofing, insulation layers
current building codes. Install waterproofing, insulation layers r S S
Restoration
r
Restoration of shading systems
of timber roller blinds
Restoration of timber roller blinds
Dismantle plaster mouldings and vapour barrier. Top with screed and non-slip outdoor tiles.
Dismantle plaster mouldings and vapour barrier. Top with screed and non-slip outdoor tiles.
Dismantling ofDismantling
plaster mouldings around
of plaster windows
mouldings and bands
around in and bands in
windows
the facade. Currently in a poor state of SITE IMPROVEMENTS
the facade. Currently in conservation,
a poor state ofthey were
conservation, they were SITE IMPROVEMENTS
added during the 1950s WINDOWS AND DOORS Clean up and maintain
added during the 1950s WINDOWS AND DOORS Clean up existing garden
and maintain existing garden
Weeding, maintenance
Weeding,ofmaintenance
fountain, cleaning pavement
of fountain, cleaning pavement
Disassemble windows and doors
Replastering with new metal latch Disassemble windows and doors
Replastering with new metal latch Disassembling of windows and doors which are not original or
Installation of new metal latch and replastering using two-toned Disassembling of windows and doors which are not original or Remove car parking
Installation of new metal latch and replastering using two-toned are in a poor state of conservation Remove car parking
waschputz plaster are in a poor state of conservation Remove paving, demolish smalldemolish
concrete small
divider, infill with soil infill with soil
waschputz plaster Remove paving, concrete divider,

Plant local specimens in the

Plant local front gardens
specimens in the front gardens
Installation of Installation
new opening offrames and leaves
new opening frames and leaves
Integration of Integration
voids resulting fromresulting
the dismantling ofdismantling of Increase plant cover andplant
Increase shading inand
cover front gardenin
shading with species
front garden with species
of voids from the Installation of design-appropriate windows and door frames and
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management
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mechanical and additions
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Overview

Stained timber Powder-coated Cream-colour- Beige waschputz, Powder-coated Painted timber

roller blinds metallic railing ed waschputz, medium-sized metal fence frames
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Details

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Window frames Entrance

1 New windows are custom-made in timber, based The existing front door is replaced by a new tim-
on original Bauhaus designs from the 1930s. The ber door with glass panelling. The proportions and

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2 main windows of the facade are replaced by a tim- design of the door are inspired by neighbouring
ber framed, tripartite design, with three vertical buildings, while the details are based on original
pivoting casement leaves. Insulated glazing and Bauhaus designs.
3 thermo-acoustic cuts are provided in order to im- The round openings, although they are a later addi-
prove the performance of these elements. tion, are preserved for two reasons: firstly, they serve
4 the functional purpose of lighting the staircase; sec-
1 custom-made timber frame ondly, they are a common design feature of 1930s
5 Modernist buildings in Tel Aviv.
2 insulated double glazing
3 thermo-acoustic cut The front door is painted in a dark grey which con-
4 window sill drip edge trasts the white finish of the windows above.
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5 internal pivoting hinge (also on top)
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1 Balustrade Front fence and gate

2
The original 1930s balustrades have been complete- The front setback and vegetation are an important
REALIZZATO CON UN PRODOTTO AUTODESK VERSIONE PER STUDENTI

ly replaced, with at least three different designs part of the Geddes masterplan and a significant
visible in balconies. The proposal comprises a com- contributor to the character of the urban landscape.
plete replacement of the existing balustrades by a Currently, the street boundary features remains of
new, Bauhaus-inspired design similar to the one a low brick wall, partially demolished to make room
3 in the 1937 drawings. The steel is powder-coated to for car parking. The historical archives do not contain
protect from the saline environment, in a dark grey any records of the original front fence and gates.
4 matching the front fence. Our proposal is based on a stylistic analysis of the
1 hollow steel tubes (ø 40 mm ) front fences within the street, whose front gardens
2 steel plates bolted on the slab (4x40 mm) are often bound by a low brick wall with metallic de-
3 new floor finish with flashing element tails. The choice of hollow steel tubes, powder-coated
4 refurbished original balcony slab in grey, references the design of the balustrades.
5 drip inducer to avoid rainwater damage The same language of simple forms and steel tubes
5 is followed in the new entry gate.

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New plaster Shading elements

1
The building requires a complete re-plastering due The street facade of 44 Hovevei Tsiyon St faces di-
2 to the variety of plaster patches and types present rectly west. This means that the cantilever slabs are
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in the facade (less than 50% of the surface could not able to provide shading during the second half
3 be preserved). We propose to continue the use of of the day, and therefore the building suffers from
decorative cement renders by applying a two-toned overheating during the summer.
4 waschputz plaster finish. A new layer of internal in-
sulation improves the energy performance of the We propose to restore the existing timber roller
5
uninsulated walls. blinds in the smaller west-facing windows. The
6 1 internal insulation (Spaceterm WL 13 mm, k=0.014 larger balcony French doors currently have an ar-
W/mK) ray of informal shading solutions installed by each
7 2 original brick wall resident. We propose replacing these shutters by
3 vapour barrier layer external Venetian blinds, which provide an appear-
4 self-furring metal mesh ance similar to the roller blinds while being much
5 rough scratch coat less invasive.
6 intermediate floating coat
7 finish coat waschputz plaster

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Addition
Overview

Following Tel Aviv’s management plan,

we propose the addition of a new sto-
rey on 42-44 Hovevei Tsiyon Street. The
addition has several aims: firstly, the
commercial development of the addition
will fund the much-needed renovation
and maintenance of the building. Sec-
ondly, the intervention will compensate
residents for the loss of floor area due to
the re-opening of the balconies with new
facilities and common areas. Finally, the
intervention aims to improve the sustain-
ability of the overall building.

Laundry terrace
Common social space
Technical machinery space
Main view

Roof terraces are a significant part of

Tel Aviv's culture and social life. They are
meeting spots, places to rest, service ar-
eas and unofficial storage. Nevertheless,
the existing terraces are underutilised.
We propose to recover the original func-
tion of the roof terraces by opening them
up for communal use.

Usable floor area loss

• Balconies 158 m2
Floor area gains
• Common areas 76 m2
• Terraces 170 m2
• New penthouse 266 m2
• Service roof 110 m2

Rooftop terrace and addition Common spaces Refurbished 4th floor apartment

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Drawings

Conscious of the small sizes of the apartments,

we propose the construction of shared spaces
in the current attic level, which includes two ex-
isting apartments to be refurbished. A laundry,
workshop and large kitchen are placed in two
small extensions on both sides of the current at-
tic, connected by a shaded loggia that recalls
the original design of the building. Lightweight
pergolas over the existing roof terrace provide rooftop: technical plants.
shading for shared outdoor living spaces while
softening the visual impact of the new additions.
The communal use of the roof terrace continues
historical practices in Tel Aviv, where residential
buildings usually had a shared terrace on the rooftop.

Above the existing attic, we envision a pent-

house apartment for a large family. The size
of the apartment will diversify the social com-
position of the building, which is otherwise
composed of one- and two-bedroom apartments.
The design approach of the penthouse aims to
continue the existing volume of the building
and minimise its visual impact from the street.

The flat roof of the new penthouse houses the

mechanical equipment of the building, which is
currently informally placed in balconies and fa- demolition new construction
cades. It will include air conditioning exchange
units, hot water deposits and photovoltaic panels
that will provide a sustainable source of energy.

2
4 4
3

4th floor (renovation): 1 common laundry, 2 workroom, 3 common room/kitchen, 4 renovated apartments 5th floor (addition): 5 people apartment

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