An architectural plan by Selma Milson Arad and Avner Simon Architects and Urban Planners has been selected for the new home of The Jerusalem Foundation and The Yellow Submarine.
The two groups are currently located in separate buildings in the Talpiot neighborhood. This new building will merge the two in downtown Jerusalem on a 1.6-hectare property near the King David Hotel. The 5500 sqm. building will be surrounded by lush greenery and will serve as an entry into Yemin Moshe, the Sultan’s Pool and the slope overlooking the Old City basin.
The Yellow Submarine will be situated underground, “beneath the surface”, for optimal acoustics. Included on the level will be a music hall, a studio, offices, exhibition space, and a storage area.
The ground floor will be shared by the two groups. The eastern wing will serve as an entrance to the offices of the Jerusalem Foundation. The West Wing will include rehearsal spaces, classrooms, a studio and gallery overlooking the foyer.
The second floor will house The Jerusalem Foundation’s offices, meeting rooms and archive. The floor will be bridged to an employee leisure and eating area.
The third floor will serve at the executive level with offices for the foundation management.
There is no word on the expected completion date as of publication.