Music Center Tel Aviv-Yafo / Ifat Finkelman + Dan HassonSave this picture! Aviad Bar NessMusic Venue, LearningTel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelArchitects: Dan Hasson, Ifat FinkelmanAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:2300 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Aviad Bar NessManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Forbo Flooring Systems, A.Ringel, Fornasarig, Heraklith, Nora, Scorp Lead Architects: Ifat Finkelman, Dan Hasson More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The Music Center Tel Aviv-Jaffa is a re-designed Jewish-Arab cultural hub that encourages coexistence through musical education. Situated in the heart of Groningen Garden, it serves diverse young communities in the southern neighborhoods of Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Nestled among eucalyptus trees and constructed in stages, this garden building consists of the old wing (1965) a modernist concrete and silicate structure housing administrative offices, rehearsal halls, and classrooms and the new wing (1992), which features a lobby, a 385-seat concert hall, and backstage facilities. Originally established as the Orchestra House, the building employed a shell and volume approach, with each space defined as a separate acoustic volume. Though it is not listed for municipal preservation, the renovation project seeks to uncover the buildings historical layers and original geometry.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The architectural challenge involved maintaining acoustic qualities while adapting to contemporary programmatic needs, as well as addressing technical and safety issues such as air conditioning and firefighting, all while removing layers added over the years and renewing original finishing materials with minimal additional cladding. As a first stage, a surgical demolition of building parts was performed: the inner and outer silicate walls were restored; decorative elements, provisional galleries, and dropped ceilings were dismantled; concrete ceilings and beams were exposed; additional rooms were removed; and sealed upper stands were reopened.Save this picture!Save this picture!Embracing a low-budget approach, the new design language employs a sustainable and cost-effective palette of finishes, integrating veneer elements, wood wool paneling, aluminum baffles, and linoleum and rubber flooring. Through a playful combination of materials and colors, each space takes on a unique character.Save this picture!Save this picture!Despite the distinct architectural characteristics of the two parts of the building, the new design creates a harmonious sequence of interconnected spaces. These are intended to be perceived like musical fragments, where variation serves as a formal technique involving the repetition of material in an altered form. Thus, the classrooms showcase numerous interpretations: their sloped ceilings echo their trapezoid layout to enhance acoustic performance, while a custom-made bench doubles as a storage cabinet. The halls are conceptualized as wooden containers, with the main hall envisioned as a black box and the rehearsal halls brightened by daylight.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The lobby of the main hall, which faces the park and serves as a separate entrance during events, provides an open space for gatherings. Its rounded wall is adorned with aluminum pipes, creating an appearance reminiscent of a musical instrument, and corresponding with the linear aluminum baffle ceiling in the classrooms corridor.Save this picture!Save this picture!The Music Center serves as an integrative facility catering to underprivileged populations in Jaffa and youth from around Tel Aviv. Its design appeals to various audiences and accommodates events such as orchestras, dance groups, theater performances, and organizations renting spaces for conferences, which provides essential income for maintenance and program financing. Consequently, the spatial design supports dual purposes, such as rehearsal classes and preschool activities, enabling optimal and efficient use throughout the week. This flexibility extends operating hours into the evening and ensures a continuous community impact.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Tel Aviv-Yafo, IsraelLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeIfat FinkelmanOfficeDan HassonOfficePublished on February 08, 2025Cite: "Music Center Tel Aviv-Yafo / Ifat Finkelman + Dan Hasson" 08 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1020990/music-center-tel-aviv-yafo-ifat-finkelman-plus-dan-hasson&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream