doran sheinmann architects: ganey tikva center for community services

‘ganey tikva center for community services’ by doron sheinmann architects in ganey tikva, israel all images courtesy doron sheinmann architect

tel-aviv based firm doron sheinmann architect has completed the ‘ganey tikva center for community services’, a public facility that provides therapeutic and social assistance for the local residents of ganey tikva, israel. an addition to the original structure built in 1980, the project wraps around the perimeter to provide a new second floor to the center.

simple in its overall form, the rectangular design incorporates a mesh-like brickwork to its facade, resulting in a porous sheltered space within. the offset calcium silicate bricks filter the region’s harsh sunlight but still allows the internal circulatory route to be illuminated by natural light. clean and coherent in aesthetics, the treatment lends the structure a fresh identity while still respecting the old structure within.

exterior view

elevation

staircase

from upper level

detail of brick facade

light effect at night

night view

floor plan

section and elevation of brick addition

detail