Buildings

Cleveland-area Jews are about to lose an iconic mid-century synagogue building - opinion

I will miss the Fairmount Temple building after it’s gone. But I’ll also miss the way it embodied the architect's insights about the need for sacred space.

The interior of Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple in Beachwood, Ohio, designed by the architect Percival Goodman. The building has been sold and the property is slated to become senior housing.
Kusuma Neolithic Hall, replica of prehistoric building, constructed near Stonehenge, May 26, 2026.

British heritage charity constructs replica of 4,500-year-old prehistoric building near Stonehenge

Excess weight is associated with an increased risk of acute and chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer

Study warns elevator safety standards in the UK, EU lag behind rising body weight

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89-year-old in China scrambles down high-rise exterior to escape locked bedroom


Reform approved: All building types must use inspection institutes starting January 2026

The National Council completed the reform’s final phase: all new buildings require certified inspection, except special cases. Ariela Yariv Gotenberg calls it a key milestone in licensing.

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A new flavor in the heart of Gush Dan: The 'Umami' neighborhood surprises young people

Quality schools, an NIS 11 million park, busy shops, a strong community, and Purple Line access make Kiryat Ono’s new neighborhood a top choice for thousands of families seeking modern living.

 Visualization – Umami Project in Kiryat Ono

Revolution in central Rishon LeZion: 11 old buildings to make way for hundreds of new apartments

With an investment of hundreds of millions of shekels, the Sufrin Group is advancing a major urban renewal project in the heart of Rishon LeZion - expected revenues: about half a billion shekels.

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Ashkelon?? This surprising project is forecasting unprecedented revenues in the city

Effi Capital began building Effi Square, an 8-floor office and retail project in Ashkelon’s Ir HaYayin, amid a 39% rise in A-class office rents in the city over the past 4 years.

 Employment and Commercial Project in Ashkelon – Effi Square

From real estate to reality: How the Alma project built a bridge between Israel and the US

When Jews from Great Neck and Kings Point bought 50 homes in Alma, Kiryat Ono, they built more than real estate - they sparked a historic bond, leading to a sister city pact with US towns.

Alma project - Cnaan Group

Point-specific local outline plan – what landowners must know about their building rights

Many landowners don’t know checking a point-specific local plan reveals extra building rights, boosting property value. Miriam Baskon, architect, explains this important process.

 Miriam Baskon

The project that proves there’s another way: How urban renewal can move fast

The HaSavoraim 2–4 project in Tel Aviv shows how smart planning, strong relationships, and precise management can advance urban renewal efficiently - despite bureaucracy and without shortcuts.

 Rendering: HaSavorai 2–4 Tel Aviv project

After the war: Institutional investors believe in the north and are investing heavily

The “HaRama” project in Katzrin is backed by Yesodot, Menora, and Ayalon, showing strong confidence in northern Israel. With 1,800 units and public areas, it’s expected to yield major returns

 The “HaRama” project in Katzrin

Unprecedented: 800 villas to be demolished – Massive urban renewal in Be'er Ya'akov begins

For the first time in Be'er Ya'akov, over 90% of Hatzav Street homeowners signed an urban renewal deal. Attorney Or Keren calls it a model for other city areas.

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Living between green and blue: The new residential experience in Ashdod

BLUE & GREEN by Peretz Bonei HaNegev: 3 modern towers near the Lachish River and Mediterranean Sea, blending quality living with nature in one of Israel’s top urban parks.

 BLUE & GREEN project by Peretz Bonei HaNegev