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Abstract
Ram Karmi (1931-2013) has been credited with importing Brutalism to Israel from the UK. This paper examines the principles of Brutalism to which Karmi was exposed while in London, the desire within Israel for an authentic culture and architecture, Karmi’s buildings- The Negev Center (1960-1963), and the student residences (1978-1982) both to create a civic center in the new developing city of Beer Sheba. The paper reveals that Karmi’s architecture was more than a replica of a European Brutalist style. It claims that his Brutalism was ethical and regional, and suggests that Karmi aimed to express a specific cultural context in his planning and architecture. Thus, this paper sheds light on the local expression of Brutalism outside Europe, and sheds light on mean to integrate local life conducts, heritage and craft traditions, regional practices and community ties, and social norms while developing cities that address modern global needs of education, merchandise, and dense affordable housing.
Dr. Arch. Dana Margalith (B. Arch., Tel-Aviv Univ.; M.A. in Arch., The Bartlett, UCL, London; Ph.D., McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Postdoc. Tel Aviv Univ. & The Technion) is the Head of the Department of Architecture in the NB School of Design, Wizo, Haifa, and a practicing architect at Moshe Margalith Architects & Urban Planners in Jerusalem (see website). Dana teaches history and theory classes on 18th, 19th and 20th-century architecture, as well as design studios. Her research deals with modern architecture, creativity in design and authenticity vs globalization in Arch.
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Monday 15th July, 2024