Azrieli Center
Tel-Aviv
The Azrieli Center is a prominent architectural complex in Tel Aviv, Israel, consisting of three distinct skyscrapers: the Circular Tower, the Triangular Tower, and the Square Tower. Designed initially by Eli Attia and later completed by Moore Yaski Sivan Architects, the complex stands on a 34,500 m² site formerly used as a city garbage truck parking lot. The Circular Tower, completed in 1999, was once the tallest building in Tel Aviv at 187 meters with 49 floors, featuring an indoor observation deck and a high-end restaurant on the top floor. The Triangular Tower, also completed in 1999, rises 169 meters with 46 floors and houses Bezeq, Israel's largest telecommunications company. The Square Tower, finished in 2007, is 154 meters tall with 42 floors, including a business hotel and office spaces. The complex includes one of Israel's largest shopping malls with over 300 stores and numerous dining options. Pedestrian bridges connect the center to nearby transportation hubs like Tel Aviv HaShalom Railway Station and Shaul HaMelech light rail station. The Azrieli Center is a key landmark of Tel Aviv's skyline and a major commercial and leisure destination.
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Astuce: For visitors, the best time to explore Azrieli Center is during weekdays to avoid weekend crowds, especially in the shopping mall. Purchasing tickets or reservations for the observation deck or restaurants in advance is advisable. The center is well connected by public transportation, including a pedestrian bridge from the HaShalom Railway Station and nearby bus stops. Visitors can benefit from various discounts in stores and restaurants, especially during holiday seasons. Be mindful of security checks at entrances due to local safety protocols.
Faits intéressants
- •The Circular Tower has over 4,000 windows, with 84 windows on each floor.
- •The Azrieli Center's three towers are shaped as a circle, triangle, and square, which form the center's logo.
- •The Circular Tower was the tallest building in Tel Aviv until 2001.
- •An annual tower run-up competition was held in the Circular Tower, with winners invited to the Empire State Building run-up in New York.
- •The complex includes one of the largest underground parking lots in the region.
- •Two pedestrian bridges connect Azrieli Center to major transport stations, enhancing accessibility.
Histoire
The Azrieli Center project began in the 1980s, initiated by developer David Azrieli.
Originally, the site was a municipal garbage truck parking area.
Construction started in the mid-1990s, with the Circular and Triangular Towers completed in 1999.
The Square Tower's construction was delayed due to urban planning disputes but was completed in 2007.
The design initially led by architect Eli Attia faced legal disputes after his dismissal, resulting in modifications by Moore Yaski Sivan Architects.
The complex was developed on a 34,500 m² plot with a 200-year lease agreement, a unique arrangement in Israel.
The project transformed Tel Aviv's skyline and commercial landscape.
Guide du lieu
Circular Tower1999
The tallest tower in the complex at 187 meters with 49 floors, featuring an indoor observation deck and a high-end restaurant on the top floor. It was the tallest building in Tel Aviv until 2001 and has a perimeter of 141 meters with 84 windows per floor.
Triangular Tower1999
A 169-meter tall tower with 46 floors, characterized by its equilateral triangle cross-section. It primarily serves as the headquarters for Bezeq, Israel's largest telecommunications company, occupying 13 floors.
Square Tower2007
The shortest tower at 154 meters with 42 floors, completed in 2007 after delays. The lower 13 floors house a Crowne Plaza business hotel, while the upper floors are designated for office use.
Azrieli Center Mall
One of Israel's largest shopping malls with over 300 stores, around 30 dining options including restaurants and cafes, and popular social spaces especially on the top floor for teenagers.
Pedestrian Bridges2003
Two pedestrian bridges connect Azrieli Center to key transportation hubs: one to Tel Aviv HaShalom Railway Station and another to Shaul HaMelech light rail station and HaKirya area, facilitating easy access.
Contact
Téléphone: 03-608-1179