John Pawson

The context of this complex architectural
undertaking is a site of extraordinary
historical and cultural richness, set on
the crown of the ancient port city of Jaffa
within the walls of the Crusader citadel,
with views over the roofs of the old town
to the sea, along the broad sweep of the
beach front and across to the skyscrapers,
Art Deco, classical and modernist buildings
of the Tel Aviv skyline.

Throughout the project, the aim has been
to preserve and retune the existing historic
and archaeological structures whilst also
adding significant contemporary elements,
creating a powerful new spatial narrative,
charged with atmosphere and a seamless
sense of place, plans and elevations flexing
in response to the site walls and to key
landmarks in the surrounding cityscape.

Project Team
Francisco Marques, Mark Treharne, Chris Masson,
Patrick Loewenberg, Stéphane Orsolini, Seamus Kowarzik,
Eline Ostyn, Ben Collins, Sabine Piechotta, Maria Bello,
Eleni Koryzi, Nicholas Barba, Max Gleeson

In collaboration with Ramy Gill

Photography
Amit Geron