Herzl Museum, Jerusalem

Client:	World Zionist Organization
Location:	Mount Herzl Jerusalem
Architect / Planner:	Mark Bobovitch | Shmuel Davidson
Display Designer:	Udi Armoni | Daniel Fichman |Anat Herman
Size:	2,000 m²
Budget:	$4M – 16M shekels
Completion:	2004

The Herzl Museum, located on the Mount Herzl the National Cemetery in Jerusalem. The museum is an educational institute dedicated to preserving Herzl's memory. In 1950 a simple building was constructed to house the Herzl achieve. With time, the building deteriorated suffering a major leak and damage in 1980. To mark the 100 year of Herzl's death the building was completely reconstructed. The Firm was responsible for the programme preparation which included audio-visual, multi-media concepts and assistance in raising project funds in addition to the traditional; coordination of building design and supervision of construction.

The project includes; the original furniture and accessories of Theodor Herzl and an audio multi-media performance of 60 minutes sequenced over several rooms in which the audience experiences through an interactive dialogue, the activities of the creation of the State of Israel. The Firm managed the project through it's creation, inspiration, programme, design, construction, supervision and opening.