Preservation of Buildings in Tel Aviv

 

The first school to use Hebrew for teaching was the "Hertzlia Gymnasia" in Tel Aviv.

If the law concerning preservation of historic buildings existed then, it would not have been demolished and today the Meir Shalom Tower would not exist there. Now nothing remains. The new law prevents owners of those historic buildings defined as buildings for preservation from altering any details on the building exterior. Future generations may learn historic facts and enjoy the beauty of the styles of old.

 

How do we know what defines a building for preservation in Tel Aviv?

Buildings for preservation in Tel Aviv have historic value. They must remain as they are, untouched, they must not be destroyed or have the exterior changed. Reasons for preservation – historic relevance such as occurrence of historic event or special design to tell of styles in that period of time. 

 

Considerations for definition of a building for preservation in Tel Aviv

Preservation of buildings is a costly project for the state. Preservation must be carried out correctly in order for it to survive over time. The law defines how a building for preservation in Tel Aviv is chosen; a single or a group of buildings may be chosen:

  • Important historic event occurred – the house must be preserved for authentication.
  • Historic personage lived in the house. Teaches details of his life and the times.
  • Unique style of a house from specific period. Preservation due to beauty or desire to learn of historic designs.

 

Buildings for preservation in Tel Aviv

Buildings for Preservation in Tel Aviv have visual and historic value and donate the town a unique setting of old amongst the plain blocks of concrete and graceless towers of today.         

Historically, they tell of people living at that time, life story of one particular person or group. Former building methods, various designs and materials used may be learnt about from preserved buildings.

 

Buildings for Preservation in Tel Aviv – A Look to the Future.

We may now rest assured that our modern buildings will also be preserved for future generations to see and learn of, due to the building preservation law.