The Pagoda House, situated on Nahmani & Montefiore streets was built in 1924 and designed by architect Alexander Levy. He came to “Palestine” from Germany during the Bauhaus boom of the 1920’s, lived and worked here for several years but “never felt at home” and later returned to Germany where he was killed at Auschwitz.
This noble structure, originally built as a private home; is a combination of Western and Oriental styles. It is not open to visitors, but the outside is unlike most buildings here in Tel Aviv and worth a visit.
The pagoda House in 1988 before restoration
Here it is as it stands today
Not only is the house amazing, this area just off of Allenby street is full of cafes and shops and is fun to explore. Around the corner at 39 Ahad Ha’am Street there is Yaniv Glass Gallery, a small but beautifully curated gallery that also showcases fine works of art in their shop. Keep walking to 68 Ahad Ha’am and you will reach Elemento, a shop that carries contemporary items big and small.
