The Edmond & Lily Safra Brain Research Building
Architecture: Foster + Partners & YBGSNA
Location: The Hebrew University, Giva't Ram Campus, Jerusalem
Client: The Hebrew University
Area: 18,500 m2
Structural Engineer: Luis Labaton
HVAC: Izhar Irony
Plumbing: EET Ldt.
Electric Engineering: Moshe Levi
Laboratory Consultant: Sherman Architects
The Renowned British Architecture firm, Foster + Partners, led by Lord Foster was chosen to design the new home of the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences (ELSC) at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Our firm, has been selected to collaborate with Foster + Partners, participate in design development and follow the construction throughout its execution.
The new building is constructed on a 18,500 m2 site and includes state-of-the-art labs, classrooms, an innovative imaging center and areas for biological and pre-clinical research. As part of the plans, significant emphasis has been placed placed on constructing an environmentally friendly building with a focus on conserving energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
