DLF architecture designs a porous urban landscape around jerusalem's historic corridor

"Midtown Jerusalem reconfigures the entrance to the city DLF Architecture presents Midtown , a mixed-use master plan positioned along Jaffa Road at the former site of the historic Shaare Zedek Hospital. The project reconfigures the entrance to Jerusalem through a layered urban composition that combines residential towers, civic programs, commercial spaces, , and public circulation networks within a single architectural framework."

"Located near the Chords Bridge, the development occupies a strategic position between the downtown district, Mahane Yehuda Market, and the low-rise residential fabric of Nahlaot. The site sits along the historic corridor connecting Jerusalem to Jaffa, where the contemporary light rail network intersects with historic urban structures and civic landmarks."

"The master plan spans approximately 250,000 sqm and organizes a range of public and private functions across multiple spatial scales. At ground level, a retail corridor extends through a network of alleys, courtyards, patios, terraces, and piazzas. These spaces support pedestrian movement while introducing varying conditions of openness and enclosure throughout the project."

"Educational facilities, wellness programs, sports spaces, and kindergartens are distributed throughout the lower levels to reinforce everyday urban activity. Above the public base, the project incorporates office space, hospitality functions, and three residential towers designed to meet LEED Platinum and AAA environmental standards. The spatial arrangement establishes a clear transition between active public zones and the more private vertical structures above."

A mixed-use master plan is positioned along Jaffa Road on the former Shaare Zedek Hospital site near Chords Bridge. The project reconfigures the city entrance through a layered urban composition that combines residential towers, civic programs, commercial spaces, and public circulation networks within one architectural framework. The master plan spans about 250,000 sqm and organizes public and private functions across multiple spatial scales. At ground level, a retail corridor runs through alleys, courtyards, patios, terraces, and piazzas to support pedestrian movement with varying openness and enclosure. Educational, wellness, sports, and kindergarten facilities are placed in lower levels to sustain everyday activity. Above the public base, office, hospitality, and three residential towers are included, designed to meet LEED Platinum and AAA environmental standards, creating a transition from active public zones to private vertical structures.

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