Publisher's Synopsis
The Liebling Haus in Tel Aviv was built in 1936 to designs by architect Dov Karmi for Tony and Max Liebling after they fled from Europe. With its bright plaster facades, deep balconies, clear proportions, and a layout tailored to the regional climate, it serves as a prime example of the locally adapted International Style that is typical of the White City of Tel Aviv. From 2015 to 2019, the building was extensively restored by Israeli and German planners, renovation experts, and craftspersons, reopening as a cultural and research center devoted to urbanism and architecture from a multidisciplinary perspective.
The book, published in three languages, tells the eventful history of the structure and gathers detailed historical materials about its architecture and residents. Current interviews and an atmospheric tour by photographer Yael Schmidt showcase the new use of the Liebling Haus since its reopening.
- First monograph on the Liebling Haus in Tel Aviv since its reopening
- Comprehensive visual and archival material on the history, construction, and restoration of the Liebling Haus
- Photographs by Yael Schmidt and interviews with Jeremie Hoffmann, Winfried Brenne, Jörg Haspel, and others
