Telavivian Architects: Ori Scialom/Stability Studio “Tel Aviv is known as planners-hell” says architect Ori Scialom, founder and owner of Stability Studio in Tel Aviv and a former architect at Jean Nouvel’s atelier in Paris. Perhaps that’s the reason why, aside from the variety of projects he designs, Ori has been teaching and coordinating the second year studies of architecture at The Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, and recently co-curated The Urburb – Israel’s pavilion at the 2014 Venice Biennale – praised as one of the top exhibitions in Rem Koolhaas’ Fundementals . GM: Stability Studio – when and why did you start your practice? OS: Stability Studio originated as a creative collaboration between Architects and civil engineers: The concept was to produce the envelope of a ‘one-stop-shop’ – maintain a better control of the design, a faster service, and reduce costs: paradise. it took about a year (back in 2009) to understand that it doesn’t work; the concept might be brilliant, but the reality is tough. I started a new office, but the name remained. Today, Stability focuses on architectural planning and is always looking for interesting collaborations, such as the recent Venice Biennale for Architecture. GM: Tell us about your office in Tel Aviv – what is the space like? what do you like about it most? OS: The space is wide and full of natural light, penetrating the studio by floor to ceiling windows and shaded from the outside by Brutalist asbestos Brise-Soleil from the 1960s. It was discovered by the architect Yehoshua Gutman, who somehow managed (following prolonged attempts) to persuade the owner to let him renovate the space in return for a cheap, long-term lease. The studio is divided into three parts, and is shared with two other architectural firms: Gutman-Assif and Alon Bin Nun ‘s studio. It is perfectly located between the center and the south of the city, on the rapidly-changing Yehuda Halevi street. I like the fact that I can easily use the bike to reach any direction of the city, lay on the couch in the evenings or even have a late drink at the bar in the basement; but, mostly, what I like about it, are the people whom I work with: I am lucky to work with an excellent and talented team. GM: What do you see as the biggest challenge about designing in Tel Aviv? OS: Tel Aviv is known as a “planners-hell”: it is over-regulated and extremely bureaucratic, so the first challenge is actually just receiving a permit. On the quality aspect, the biggest challenge would be to design simply and radically at the same time, while still fitting the diversified, local background. Beyond the veil of the ‘White City’, visual noise is everywhere. Every building is an independent design in full volume. The real challenge is to create a shift towards simplicity and performance. The local architecture will be exciting when it will seize the vibe of the city, and translate life to schemes and simple forms. Read the full interview with Ori, including photos of his Tel Aviv-based studio by Sarale Gur-Lavy READ MORE >> http://gilimerin.telavivian.com/2014/09/27/telavivian-architects-ori-scialom-stability-studio/

Shefer 10 Residential Building 2024 Tel Aviv 660 sqm Licensing A new residential building in the Binyamin Estate area. 5 apartments. On the ground floor the unit has an additional level in the basement with an English courtyard. Each apartment has a wide balcony at the front and another balcony at the back. In addition, there is a duplex on the top floor.

ABOUT Stability Stability studio has been active since 2004, and includes six architects. The head of the studio is architect Ori Scialom, a graduate of the Technion and La Villette in Paris, and a member of the academic staff at Bezalel Jerusalem. The firm has experience in a variety of architectural design areas: urban planning, residential building design, and public buildings. The planning work is based on mapping the variables in the project, and understanding them in order to produce a readable and comfortable field for physical action that is not immediate. The client’s needs and budget are top priorities for us, and each project was built out of a deep investment of thought and multiple tests, in order to produce its unique design.

Jerusalem blvrd 94 Residence and commerce 2024 Tel Aviv 3,500 sqm Licensing Commercial and residential project. Located on the main road of Jerusalem blvrd in Jaffa near the light rail station. The building is split into 2 main volumes with apartments. The circulation system is open to the outside and brings light and air into the heart of the building.

Derech Jaffa 5 Residence and commerce 2021 Tel Aviv 2,000 sqm Licensing A new project that combines residence and commerce. Sitting in the historic center of Tel Aviv, between the railway and the Jaffa road, next to the Romano house.

Hiron Center Detailed plan for a residential, employment and commercial complex The Lakeside Center The planning continues the municipal grid and draws it toward the lake. Israelis 9 A non aggravated preservation building in the UNESCO declaration”of the white city area, in central Tel Aviv Rothschild 87 An addition of 3 floors over a conservated building, originally planned by Architect Carl Rubin in the international style RLBG 15 A new intimate residential building in the heart of the Shapira neighborhood. Rothschild 67 An addition of 2.5 floors above a preservation building originally designed by Eng. Haim Sokolinski Frenkel 76 A new building in the Florentin neighbourhood. Gottlieb 9 A new residential building in the Old North in Tel Aviv Jerusalem blvrd 94 Commercial and residential project. Located on the main road of Jerusalem blvrd in Jaffa near the light rail station. Mini Israel The plan enables the construction of a circular building in the extent of the existing compound today THE URBURB The Israeli Pavilion presented a summary of a century of modernist architecture in Israel. Harav Reines 41 One of a series of buildings to be preserved near Dizengoff Square Yona HaNavi 16 A residential project in the UNESCO declaration area. Characterization of the facades with silicate bricks Shefer 10 A new residential building in Nahalat Binyamin area. Mesilat Yesharim 91 A corner building in the Shapira neighborhood at the intersection of Mesilat Yesharim and Hizkiyahu HaMelech streets. Yavne 26 A new residential building in Nahalat Binyamin area. Has 9 units Shefer 12 Planning for a new residential building near the Carmel Market Israelis 12 A building for preservation in the area of the UNESCO Declaration in the center of Tel Aviv. Ibn Gabirol 153-155 A commercial and residential project located on the main road of Ibn Gabirol not far from the HaMedina square. Derech Jaffa 5 A new project that combines residence and commerce. Sitting in the historic center of Tel Aviv Competition for a university campus The proposal brings planning using a repetitive module that allows for minimal damage to the existing trees and the urban fabric at the site HaGdud Haivri 26 An addition of 2.5 floors to an existing building and an update to the facades of the building. Harishonim 14 A new residential project in Ramat Gan Eden Hotel 5.5 story addition to the historical hotel of the Petah Tikva. Menora 6-12 A project that combines commerce and residences

RLBG 15 Residential Building 2023 Tel Aviv 600 sqm Licensing A new intimate residential building in the heart of the Shapira neighborhood. Has three and a half floors and five apartments. The main staircase is open to the outside. The facade windows have unique wooden shading elements

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Shefer 12 Residential Building 2016 Tel Aviv 930 sqm In execution Planning for a new residential building near the Carmel Market.

HaGdud Haivri 26 Residence and commerce 2021 Tel Aviv 2,000 sqm Licensing An addition of 2.5 floors to an existing building and an update to the facades of the building. The building is located on the edge of the Samaria compound in the old station area, that changes its face with construction of up to 30 floors