16 The First Living Structure in Israel

Architects: Weinstein Vaadia Architects, 2009

A chance to hear about the first living structure of its kind in Israel, located at the Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory. It is the only urban-community nature site of this type devoted to studying avian behavior in a city setting. The tours will include a look at the flora and fauna system integrated within the structure’s walls and roof, as well as a guided view from a concealed lookout, from which participants will be able to see the different natural habitats and wild animals found within the observatory’s domain.

Thursday, October 22^nd, guided tours will start every hour on the hour, with the last tour starting at 12:00.
Friday, October 23^rd, 10:00 – a tour dealing with the project’s design and the establishment of the Bird Observatory, led by Amir Balaban who is one of its founders.