The Bauhaus Center, Tel Aviv is an organization that exists to promote and preserve the legacy of Bauhaus-style architecture in Israel. It provides a unique platform for education and research into this unique form of modernist architecture. The center works to bring together architects, historians, urban planners and enthusiasts to share knowledge and facilitate exchange in this field.
At the heart of the center is its world-renowned archive library which houses documents from the influential modernist movement across Europe. This extensive collection has been curated by renowned Israeli architect Zvi Hecker since 2005 who became their senior advisor upon his retirement from teaching at the Technion, Haifa University.
Events held at The Bauhaus Center Tel Aviv provide an opportunity for researchers and students alike to deepen their understanding about specific topics within Bauhaus architecture. They also host talks with guest speakers within a related field such as museums, historical sites or design studios.
The center offers multiple venues where educational programs take place including classrooms, exhibition halls and interactive multimedia rooms – all of which are equipped with state-of-the-art technology suitable for public lectures or tutorials.
Online visitors will find a great abundance of resources available through their website including educational activities supplemented by online videos, audio materials as well as images with detailed descriptions on each topic discussed. Furthermore they have access to free tours given in Hebrew at preset times on designated days (each tour lasts around 90 minutes).
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