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The building serves a wide demographic, accommodating children, youth, adults, and the elderly through a flexible mix of spaces. It supports educational programs, cultural activities, and recreational events — allowing for both structured programming and informal gathering.As a civic anchor in a mixed population city, the center operates beyond its physical footprint — fostering social cohesion and offering a neutral, welcoming environment where multiple communities feel represented. Its architecture reflects this role: open, accessible, and adaptable, designed to support evolving needs while maintaining a strong local identity. The Lod Community Center is not just a building — it’s a platform for coexistence, grounded in everyday life and shared public space.
Project Architect: Ayelet Kamar- Erez
Team: Alex Topaz, Bosmat Unger, Tslil Shai, Roy Tamir, Nitzan Hess, Rany Mahameed
Project Architect: Ayelet Kamar- Erez
Team: Alex Topaz, Bosmat Unger, Tslil Shai, Roy Tamir, Nitzan Hess, Rany Mahameed
This new community center in Lod is one of the city’s few public spaces that actively brings together Arab and Jewish residents — providing a place for shared programming, cultural exchange, and daily connection.
The building serves a wide demographic, accommodating children, youth, adults, and the elderly through a flexible mix of spaces. It supports educational programs, cultural activities, and recreational events — allowing for both structured programming and informal gathering.As a civic anchor in a mixed population city, the center operates beyond its physical footprint — fostering social cohesion and offering a neutral, welcoming environment where multiple communities feel represented. Its architecture reflects this role: open, accessible, and adaptable, designed to support evolving needs while maintaining a strong local identity. The Lod Community Center is not just a building — it’s a platform for coexistence, grounded in everyday life and shared public space.
community center
1,500 m²
Lod, Israel
2017
on hold
Project Architect: Ayelet Kamar- Erez
Team: Alex Topaz, Bosmat Unger, Tslil Shai, Roy Tamir, Nitzan Hess, Rany Mahameed