Azrieli Rishonists: White origami at the entrance to the city
The white "origami" facade of Mann-Sheinor Architects transformed the Azrieli Group's retail and office complex into one of the recognisable buildings at the entrance to Rishon LeZion.
The complex, on Nims Boulevard 2 near the 431/412 interchange and Rishonists railway station, was built on land purchased by the Azrieli Group in 2008 for approximately ₪65 million. It comprises a three-storey mall, a 14-storey office tower and a four-level underground car park (approximately 1,400–1,500 spaces), with an investment of approximately ₪750 million.
The mall — the 16th in the group's count — opened on 14 March 2017 and brought to Israel, among others, Foot Locker and H&M Home. The office tower was occupied about a year later, housing approximately 2,000 employees to LEED Silver standard, across approximately 29,000–30,000 m² of office space.
01Established mall, young tower
A white triangle facade that won The Plan Award 2021 and DNA Paris Design Award.
02Location
The complex sits at Rishon LeZion's eastern entrance, at the intersection of major transport axes and a railway station, and combines retail, offices and services under one roof.