The Oriya Tel Aviv residential tower is a new project by Daniel Libeskind located in Tel Aviv, Israel. The building is currently still in the design phase for American colony real estate development. This developer is looking to create contemporary buildings that represent the history of Israeli architecture. The Tel Aviv building is being created in tandem with another in Jeruselum. The building features a distinct curve that references Tel Aviv Bauhaus architecture and the size of its neighbourhood. At 30 stories high, the residential complex will have a number of luxary suites as well as a lobby, spa, café, gym and pool. The project is designed to re-define the living standards in Israel, bringing a more international lifestyle to the country.
More project details from Libeskind’s site: “the curvilinear form of the building is inspired by the curves of Tel Aviv Bauhaus architecture. The massing is broken in two so that no facade is completely in shadow at any time of day. The facades facing Neve-tzedek are blended to the residences there, which are mostly short buildings with vertical windows along narrow streets. Based around the intimate relationship between the Jewish people and the land of Israel, Oriya sends an important message, the building block of its brand: “touching the soul to fulfil a dream”.”
