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An Introduction to Bauhaus Architecture
by Yael Zisling

There are those who describe Tel Aviv as a drab, gray city of concrete. However, if you look beyond the worn buildings’ façade you will encounter the largest collection of buildings whose architectural roots can be traced to the Bauhaus architecture of Germany. It is perhaps ironic that Tel-Aviv houses the largest number of buildings designed in an architectural style that developed in pre-Nazi Germany, a style that came to an abrupt end in Germany, with the Nazi’s rise to power. This architectural style is so prevalent in Tel Aviv that it almost seems as though it were a local style, but it is not.

Tel Aviv was designed as a suburban alternative to Jaffa. It was established in 1909, and by 1921, had its own city council. In 1934, it became an independent municipality.

Tel Aviv has the largest collection of buildings built in the International Style, anywhere in the world. Bauhaus architecture flourished in Tel Aviv (as elsewhere in the country) in the 1930’s due in great part to the fact that 17 former Bauhaus students, worked locally as architects.

Since we originally published this issue, many of you have written inquiring about the Bauhaus walking tours. We offer private tours, for small groups of up to 5 people or for larger groups. We now also offer the Bauhaus tour as part of our 3-Day Israel World Heritage Tour.

From its name, Café Noir – one might envision a small, smoke-filled coffee house. While escaping smoke is nearly impossible in Israel, (where it seems everyone smokes), in reality, this is a restaurant that offers appetizing meals and a welcome respite after walking in the area to view Bauhaus buildings.