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{{Short description|Skyscraper complex in Tel Aviv, Israel}} | ||
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|building_name= Azrieli Center<br>(מרכז עזריאלי) | |||
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| name = Azrieli Center | |||
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| native_name = מרכז עזריאלי | |||
|year_built= 1999 | |||
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|surpassed= 2001 | |||
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| caption = The Azrieli Center from above in 2019 with ] in the background | |||
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| start_date = 1996 | ||
| opening = 1998<ref>{{cite news | url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/jpost/access/28368324.html?dids=28368324:28368324&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Apr+01%2C+1998&author=MICHAL+YUDELMAN&pub=Jerusalem+Post&desc=Tel+Aviv%27s+Azrieli+Center+opens+to+the+public&pqatl=google | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104153118/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/jpost/access/28368324.html?dids=28368324:28368324&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Apr+01,+1998&author=MICHAL+YUDELMAN&pub=Jerusalem+Post&desc=Tel+Aviv's+Azrieli+Center+opens+to+the+public&pqatl=google | url-status=dead | archive-date=4 January 2013 | work=Jerusalem Post | first=Michal | last=Yudelman | title=Tel Aviv's Azrieli Center opens to the public | date=1998-04-01 }}</ref> | |||
|constructed= 2007 | |||
| completion_date = 1999 | |||
|est-completion= 2007 | |||
| building_type = Offices, Commercial Space, Mall, Public Space, Residential, Hotel | |||
|opening= 1999 | |||
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| roof = Circular: {{convert|187|m|ft|abbr=on}}<br />Triangle: {{convert|169|m|ft|abbr=on}}<br />Square: {{convert|154|m|ft|abbr=on}} | |||
|use= Offices, Mall, Public Space, Residential, Hotel | |||
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| floor_count = Circular: 49<br>Triangle: 46<br>Square: 42 | |||
|roof= 186 metre | |||
| floor_area = {{convert|150,000|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} | |||
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|floor_count= 49 | |||
| cost = {{Currency|420 million|USD|passthrough=yes}} | |||
|floor_area= 150,000 sq. metre | |||
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|cost= 350,000,000 USD | |||
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The '''Azrieli Center''' is a complex of three ] in ]. At the base of the three towers is a large ] whilst other public spaces within the complex are currently under development. Each tower follows a different shape, including a circular tower, a square tower, and a triangular Tower. | |||
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'''Azrieli Center''' ({{langx|he|מֶרְכָּז עַזְרִיאֵלִי}}; ''Merkaz Azrieli'') is a complex of three ] in ]. At the base of the complex lies a large ]. The complex was designed by Israeli-American architect Eli Attia. After Attia and the developer of the complex ] (after whom it is named) fell out, completion of the project was passed on to the Tel Aviv firm of ]. | ||
==Site== | ==Site== | ||
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The Azrieli Center is located on a 34,500 |
The Azrieli Center is located on a {{convert|34,500|sqm|sqft|adj=mid|abbr=on}} site in ], Israel, which was previously used as Tel Aviv's dumpster-truck parking garage. The tower cost $420 million to build. | ||
==Circular Tower== | ==Circular Tower== | ||
The '''Azrieli Center Circular Tower''' |
The '''Azrieli Center Circular Tower''' is the tallest of the three towers, measuring {{convert|187|m|ftin|abbr=on}} in height. Construction of this tower began in 1996 and was completed in 1999. The tower has 49 floors, making it at the time of its construction the tallest building in Tel Aviv, only to be surpassed by the ] in ] in 2001. The top floor has an indoor observation deck<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telavivcity.com/eng/BDisplay.asp?BusinessCode=1698 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130203181756/http://www.telavivcity.com/eng/BDisplay.asp?BusinessCode=1698 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-02-03 |title=More informations and opening hours }}</ref> and a high-end restaurant, and the 48th floor is home to Mr. Azrieli's personal office.{{Citation needed|date=April 2007}} | ||
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Each floor of the Circular Tower has 84 windows |
Each floor of the Circular Tower has 84 windows, giving the tower more than 4,000 windows. The tower's perimeter is {{convert|141|m|ftin|abbr=off|sp=us}}; its diameter is {{convert|44|m|ftin|abbr=off|sp=us}}. Each floor covers {{convert|1,520|sqm|sqft}}. | ||
On October 31, 2003, the first annual Azrieli Circular Tower run-up competition was held, in which the participants ran up the 1,144 stairs to the tower's roof. Winners of the contest had the chance to participate in the following year's ] run-up competition in ].{{Citation needed|date=April 2007}} | |||
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On October 31, 2003, the first annual Azrieli Circular Tower run-up competition was held, in which the participants had to run up the 1144 stairs, all the way up to the tower's roof. Winners of the contest had the chance of participating in the following year's ] run-up competition in ]. | |||
==Triangular Tower== | ==Triangular Tower== | ||
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The '''Azrieli Center Triangular Tower''' has a height of 169 m (554 ft). Construction of this tower, like the circular tower, began in 1996 and was completed in 1999. It has 46 floors and its largest occupier is ], Israel's largest telecommunication company, who occupy 13 floors of the tower. Interestingly, the tower is a perfect triangle with 60 degree angles at each of the three corners. | |||
The '''Azrieli Center Triangular Tower''' has a height of {{convert|169|m|ftin|abbr=on}}. Construction of this tower, like the circular tower, began in 1996 and was completed in 1999. It has 46 floors<ref>{{Cite web |title=Azrieli Center Triangular Tower in Tel Aviv |url=https://www.skydb.net/building/723079405/azrieli-center-triangular-tower-tel-aviv/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=SKYDB |language=en-US}}</ref> and its main occupant is ], Israel's largest telecommunications company; Bezeq occupies 13 floors of the tower. The tower's cross-section is an ]. | |||
==Square Tower== | ==Square Tower== | ||
The '''Azrieli Center Square Tower''' |
The '''Azrieli Center Square Tower''' was completed in June 2007.<ref name="ynet">{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3408765,00.html |title=Construction of square Azrieli tower completed |newspaper=Ynetnews |date=5 June 2007 |publisher=Ynet News |accessdate=2007-06-05 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070607162052/http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0%2C7340%2CL-3408765%2C00.html |archivedate=7 June 2007 |url-status=live |last1=Sikuler |first1=Naama }}</ref> The tower has 42 floors, and is {{Cvt|154|m|ftin}} high. It is the shortest of the three towers in the Azrieli complex. Construction of the third tower was stopped in 1998 due to urban planning disagreements and was resumed in 2006. | ||
The lower 13 floors house Africa Israel's ] business hotel.<ref name="ynet" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afi-hotels.com/ |title=Africa Israel Hotels official site |accessdate=2008-04-27 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121022536/http://www.afi-hotels.com/ |archivedate=2008-11-21 }}</ref> The upper floors are used as office space. | |||
The tower is due to be populated in late 2007. The lower floors will house Africa Israel's business hotel.<ref name="ynet" /> The upper floors will be used as office space, and will be rented out for $21-25 per meter. Following completion, 18 floors of the tower may be used for residences or hotel rooms if the development agreement is followed. | |||
==Shopping center== | ==Shopping center== | ||
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The Azrieli Center Mall is one of the largest in Israel. There are around 30 restaurants, fast-food counters, cafes and food stands in the mall. The top floor of the is a popular hangout spot for teens, and many online ]s arrange get-togethers in the place during national holidays{{Fact|date=April 2007}}. | |||
The Azrieli Center Mall is one of the largest in Israel. {{Citation needed|date=April 2007}} There are about 30 restaurants, fast-food counters, cafes and food stands in the mall. {{Citation needed|date=April 2007}}The top floor of the mall is a popular hangout spot for teens, and many online ]s arrange get-togethers there during national holidays.{{Citation needed|date=April 2007}} There are over 300 stores in the mall.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Azrieli Mall |url=https://www.secrettelaviv.com/best/tags/shops/azrieli-mall/ |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=Secret Tel Aviv |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
Due to high, constant terrorism threats, the Azrieli towers are, like all buildings in Israel, heavily guarded. The mall, however, is said to be the world's most secure shopping center, with 2 lines of defence on every entrance. | |||
Due to high, constant terrorism threats, the Azrieli towers are guarded to deter terrorist action, like many buildings in Israel. | |||
==Other features== | ==Other features== | ||
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When completed, the 34,500 square meter plot which the Center occupies, will offer a 400-seat, open air auditorium. The large complex boats 8 cinemas, a large fitness club, night schools and is also connected by bridge to one of the busiest rail stations in the city. It is expected that a connection between Kaplan underpath and the project's underground carpark, which is one of the largest ever built in the region, will be constructed. A pedestrian bridge, completed on March 2003, connects the Azrieli Center with the street level of Matcal Tower. | |||
The large complex boasted an 8-screen cinema until 2010, when ] took over the space. Azrieli also features a large fitness club, night schools, a small kid-focused ] and a ] leading to ]. A second pedestrian bridge, completed in March 2003, connects the Azrieli Center with the other side of Begin Road, the Shaul HaMelech ] station and ]. It is expected that a connection between Kaplan underpass and the project's underground carpark, which is one of the largest ever built in the region, will be constructed. When completed, the {{convert|34,500|sqm|sqft|adj=mid|abbr=on}} plot which the Center occupies will offer a 400-seat, open air auditorium. | |||
==Access== | |||
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The Azrieli Center is bordered by the ] that crosses Tel Aviv from North to South, ] and Giv'at HaTahmoshet Street (a short section that connects ] with ]). It is situated next to the HaShalom Interchange on the Ayalon Highway. | |||
The center can be easily accessed from most parts of Israel by train to the ] which is connected to the center by an enclosed pedestrian bridge or by one of the many buses that stop on Begin Road. In addition, the ] is located {{Convert|1|km|sp=us}} north of the complex. Sha'ul HaMelekh ] Station is located 5 minute walk from the complex. | |||
== Spiral Tower == | |||
The Spiral Tower is an under-construction 91-floor, 350 meter high skyscraper which will be incorporated into the Azrieli Center complex.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Spiral Tower - Mixed-Use Tower |url=https://www.azrieligroup.com/properties/the-spiral-tower/ |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dezeen.com/2019/01/04/kpf-azrieli-tower-skyscraper-tel-aviv-israel-tallest-building/|title=KPF unveils scrolling supertall skyscraper for Tel Aviv|date=2019-01-04|website=Dezeen|language=en|access-date=2019-03-09}}</ref> The Azrieli Tower will be the second-tallest in Israel if completed (after ]), surpassing the current tallest skyscraper, ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brummer |first=David |date=2022-01-18 |title=Tel Aviv greenlights construction of one of Israel's tallest towers |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-greenlights-construction-of-one-of-israels-tallest-towers/ |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=]}}</ref>{{dubious|date=December 2024}} | |||
The building's ] will be 20.<ref name="globes-far">{{cite news|url=https://www.globes.co.il/news/article.aspx?did=1001496140|title=111 קומות של יצירתיות חשבונאית ושמאית במגדל הגבוה בישראל|trans-title=111 floors of accounting and assessment creativity in Israel's tallest tower|author=Marmor, Dror|work=]|date=December 6, 2024|accessdate=December 8, 2024|language=he}}</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Azriely Center 02.JPG|Ground level view of the complex | |||
File:Azriely Center 07.JPG|Fountain at the Azrieli Complex, dismantled in the late 2010s in favor of a pedestrian plaza | |||
File:Azriely Center 12.JPG|Bridge connecting foot traffic to the Complex | |||
File:Tel Aviv Skyline (night) - 2.jpg|Azrieli Center at night | |||
Image:Azriely Center 07.JPG|Fountain at the Azrieli Complex | |||
Image:Azriely Center 08.JPG|Sculpture at hte Azrieli Complex | |||
Image:Azriely Center 12.JPG|Bridge connecting foot traffic to the Complex | |||
Image:Azriely Center 20.JPG|The Complex at night | |||
Image:TelAvivAzrieli.jpg|The Complex seen with the Square Tower nearing completion | |||
Image:Azrieli Towers.Sept-2007.JPG|The Complex seen completed in September 2007 | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Skyscraper complex in Tel Aviv, Israel
Azrieli Center | |
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מרכז עזריאלי | |
The Azrieli Center from above in 2019 with Tel Aviv in the background | |
Location within Tel Aviv | |
General information | |
Status | Completed |
Type | Offices, Commercial Space, Mall, Public Space, Residential, Hotel |
Location | Tel Aviv, Israel |
Coordinates | 32°4′28″N 34°47′30″E / 32.07444°N 34.79167°E / 32.07444; 34.79167 |
Construction started | 1996 |
Completed | 1999 |
Opening | 1998 |
Cost | US$420 million |
Height | |
Roof | Circular: 187 m (614 ft) Triangle: 169 m (554 ft) Square: 154 m (505 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | Circular: 49 Triangle: 46 Square: 42 |
Floor area | 150,000 m (1,600,000 sq ft) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Eli Attia, Moore Yaski Sivan Architects |
Developer | David Azrieli |
Main contractor | Cementkol |
Azrieli Center (Hebrew: מֶרְכָּז עַזְרִיאֵלִי; Merkaz Azrieli) is a complex of three skyscrapers in Tel Aviv. At the base of the complex lies a large shopping mall. The complex was designed by Israeli-American architect Eli Attia. After Attia and the developer of the complex David Azrieli (after whom it is named) fell out, completion of the project was passed on to the Tel Aviv firm of Moore Yaski Sivan Architects.
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The Azrieli Center is located on a 34,500 m (371,000 sq ft) site in Tel Aviv, Israel, which was previously used as Tel Aviv's dumpster-truck parking garage. The tower cost $420 million to build.
Circular Tower
The Azrieli Center Circular Tower is the tallest of the three towers, measuring 187 m (613 ft 6 in) in height. Construction of this tower began in 1996 and was completed in 1999. The tower has 49 floors, making it at the time of its construction the tallest building in Tel Aviv, only to be surpassed by the Moshe Aviv Tower in Ramat Gan in 2001. The top floor has an indoor observation deck and a high-end restaurant, and the 48th floor is home to Mr. Azrieli's personal office.
Each floor of the Circular Tower has 84 windows, giving the tower more than 4,000 windows. The tower's perimeter is 141 meters (462 feet 7 inches); its diameter is 44 meters (144 feet 4 inches). Each floor covers 1,520 square metres (16,400 sq ft).
On October 31, 2003, the first annual Azrieli Circular Tower run-up competition was held, in which the participants ran up the 1,144 stairs to the tower's roof. Winners of the contest had the chance to participate in the following year's Empire State Building run-up competition in New York City.
Triangular Tower
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The Azrieli Center Triangular Tower has a height of 169 m (554 ft 6 in). Construction of this tower, like the circular tower, began in 1996 and was completed in 1999. It has 46 floors and its main occupant is Bezeq, Israel's largest telecommunications company; Bezeq occupies 13 floors of the tower. The tower's cross-section is an equilateral triangle.
Square Tower
The Azrieli Center Square Tower was completed in June 2007. The tower has 42 floors, and is 154 m (505 ft 3 in) high. It is the shortest of the three towers in the Azrieli complex. Construction of the third tower was stopped in 1998 due to urban planning disagreements and was resumed in 2006.
The lower 13 floors house Africa Israel's Crowne Plaza business hotel. The upper floors are used as office space.
Shopping center
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The Azrieli Center Mall is one of the largest in Israel. There are about 30 restaurants, fast-food counters, cafes and food stands in the mall. The top floor of the mall is a popular hangout spot for teens, and many online message boards arrange get-togethers there during national holidays. There are over 300 stores in the mall.
Due to high, constant terrorism threats, the Azrieli towers are guarded to deter terrorist action, like many buildings in Israel.
Other features
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The large complex boasted an 8-screen cinema until 2010, when H&M took over the space. Azrieli also features a large fitness club, night schools, a small kid-focused amusement park and a pedestrian bridge leading to Tel Aviv HaShalom Railway Station. A second pedestrian bridge, completed in March 2003, connects the Azrieli Center with the other side of Begin Road, the Shaul HaMelech light rail station and HaKirya. It is expected that a connection between Kaplan underpass and the project's underground carpark, which is one of the largest ever built in the region, will be constructed. When completed, the 34,500 m (371,000 sq ft) plot which the Center occupies will offer a 400-seat, open air auditorium.
Access
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The Azrieli Center is bordered by the Ayalon Highway that crosses Tel Aviv from North to South, Begin Road and Giv'at HaTahmoshet Street (a short section that connects Kaplan Street with HaShalom Road). It is situated next to the HaShalom Interchange on the Ayalon Highway.
The center can be easily accessed from most parts of Israel by train to the Tel Aviv HaShalom Railway Station which is connected to the center by an enclosed pedestrian bridge or by one of the many buses that stop on Begin Road. In addition, the Tel Aviv Arlozorov Bus Terminal is located 1 kilometer (0.62 mi) north of the complex. Sha'ul HaMelekh LRT Station is located 5 minute walk from the complex.
Spiral Tower
The Spiral Tower is an under-construction 91-floor, 350 meter high skyscraper which will be incorporated into the Azrieli Center complex. The Azrieli Tower will be the second-tallest in Israel if completed (after Bein Arim tower), surpassing the current tallest skyscraper, Azrieli Sarona Tower, and ToHa Tower 2.
The building's floor area ratio will be 20.
Gallery
- Ground level view of the complex
- Fountain at the Azrieli Complex, dismantled in the late 2010s in favor of a pedestrian plaza
- Bridge connecting foot traffic to the Complex
- Azrieli Center at night
See also
- List of skyscrapers in Israel
- List of tallest buildings in Tel Aviv
- List of shopping malls in Israel
- YOO Towers
References
- Yudelman, Michal (1 April 1998). "Tel Aviv's Azrieli Center opens to the public". Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on 4 January 2013.
- "More informations and opening hours". Archived from the original on 3 February 2013.
- "Azrieli Center Triangular Tower in Tel Aviv". SKYDB. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ Sikuler, Naama (5 June 2007). "Construction of square Azrieli tower completed". Ynetnews. Ynet News. Archived from the original on 7 June 2007. Retrieved 5 June 2007.
- "Africa Israel Hotels official site". Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 27 April 2008.
- "Azrieli Mall". Secret Tel Aviv. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- "The Spiral Tower - Mixed-Use Tower". Azrieli Group. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- "KPF unveils scrolling supertall skyscraper for Tel Aviv". Dezeen. 4 January 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- Brummer, David (18 January 2022). "Tel Aviv greenlights construction of one of Israel's tallest towers". Times of Israel. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- Marmor, Dror (6 December 2024). "111 קומות של יצירתיות חשבונאית ושמאית במגדל הגבוה בישראל" [111 floors of accounting and assessment creativity in Israel's tallest tower]. Globes (in Hebrew). Retrieved 8 December 2024.
External links
- Catch up for Tower 3 - World Architecture News
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