Kfar Saba Youth Center

Program
Community Center
Size
700m²
Location
Kfar Saba, Israel
Appointment
2013
Status
Complete, 2016

Kfar Saba Youth Center

A renovation calling for re-thinking the concept and use of teenage education space.

Renovation of a youth center in Kfar Saba, originally built in the 1980’s. The building was neglected by the teenagers over the years as it didn’t not keep up with changes happening in our world and society.

The design challenged the idea of the traditional “classroom” as a space with a strictly hierarchical layout, where students sit at the back of the classroom and the teacher stands at the front. An alternative spatial model was proposed: to create a “network” of spaces defined by its characteristics – acoustics, durability, media etc. and fits various forms of learning. This flexible model allows a variety of interaction modes between youth and instructors. The different spaces include a media room, group work rooms, workshop, flexible lecture hall, acoustic room and private rooms.

Program
Community Center
Size
700m²
Location
Kfar Saba, Israel
Appointment
2013
Status
Complete, 2016
Team

Project Architect: Maya Paran

Team: Smadar Efrati, Ravit Gal, Idan Agiv, Gal Kelman, Ofer Ellen, Oife Gala, Michal Shriber, Shai Wilkins, Oded Yazkan, Asaf Dali

Photography: Dor Kedmi

Kfar Saba Youth Center

Kfar Saba, Israel
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