Yaniv Pardo Unveils Twisting Geothermal-Powered Tower for Netanya, Israel

Posted By Tafline Laylin On December 29, 2011 @ 9:17 am In Architecture,carousel showcase,Daylighting,gallery | 1 Comment

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Don't feel bad if you can't point to the city of Netanya ^[6] on a map of Israel, since many locals have the same trouble. But just because Netanya lacks Tel Aviv's saucy vibe and Bauhaus architecture ^[7] doesn't mean it ought to be abandoned - which is why Yaniv Pardo ^[8] has given the municipal center a redesign that will put this Mediterranean city right back on the map. The new twisted mixed-use tower will be lean on materials, flooded with natural light, and it will generate much of its energy from geothermal resources ^[9]. At the same time, it is designed to provide an inviting, inspiring space for residents to rediscover their home city.

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The new Netanya City Hall is modeled after a weather vane ^[10] and designed to be dynamic, efficient, vibrant. In addition to functioning as a municipal building, it will serve as a gathering space for city residents and as a link to other urban facilities such as shopping, cultural, commercial, leisure and social centers. A new parking lot will accommodate residents during festive gatherings, but unfortunately does little to encourage public transportation ^[11].

The frame of the building is extremely light – so much better than dense concrete alternatives – and flooded with daylighting ^[12] thanks to its numerous apertures. It is also covered in plants. Even though construction has yet to break ground, it is already clear how even a small amount of green space can completely transform a previously dull area. It also serves an ecological function as a carbon sponge ^[13]. We quite enjoy this design and look forward to seeing how the story evolves.

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Via Arch Daily ^[14]

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[6] Netanya: http://www.netanya.muni.il/eng/

[7] Bauhaus architecture: http://inhabitat.com/miniature-modernist-bauhaus-architectural-models/

[8] Yaniv Pardo: http://www.yanivpardo.co.il/contact.html

[9] geothermal resources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geothermal_electricity

[10] weather vane: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_vane

[11] public transportation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_transport

[12] flooded with daylighting: http://inhabitat.com/wave-shaped-aragon-convention-center-is-flooded-with-daylight/

[13] carbon sponge: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinforced_carbon–carbon

[14] Arch Daily: http://www.archdaily.com/194555/netanya-city-hall-building-yaniv-pardo-architects/

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