etgarim bicycle center | yoav messer architects

2013 | yarkon park, tel aviv | area 250 sq.m

architect in charge - iftah hayner | photography - amit gron

the project was designed for the benefit of the riding and running activities of the ategam association in tel aviv and was named after shnior cheshin. the concept underlying the design was: openness, functionality and presence and it was designed to be an accessible and open space both for ategam members with their unique needs and for all residents of the city. the project includes three buildings, pavilions, with a total area of approximately 180 square meters and a covered outdoor plaza which will be an active activity area. the program, backed by an architectural plan, includes: a multi-purpose building used as a club/classroom/lecture space and cafeteria, a building used as a bicycle warehouse, and a building with toilets, changing rooms and an office. between the three pavilions is a central square that serves as a gathering area for activities and a space for events and lectures. in addition, a reflecting pool that carries symbolic meaning for the family and is a meeting and playing place for passers-by and visitors.