Safra Square, Jerusalem

Competition 2nd prize, 2018

The project radically reorganizes the two dysfunctional spaces on the site – the oversized, sun-beaten square and the isolated garden – with a simple, scaffold-like array. This creates a continuous space in front of the municipal compound and injects urban energy into it through a horizontal structure, stretching over the square and covering part of it, producing a well-proportioned and inviting courtyard. The 'scaffolds' encourage versatile activities within their open spaces as well as vegetation growth upon them, fostering a sense of both urban intensity and pleasant intimacy.