Sail Tower, Postmodern skyscraper in Haifa, Israel
The Sail Tower is a 25-story skyscraper in Haifa featuring a distinctive sail-shaped design that rises prominently above the city. The building's extending sail elements create a recognizable profile visible from various points throughout the urban landscape.
Construction began in 1999 and finished in 2002 as a new administrative center for the region. The building's completion marked a turning point in Haifa's urban growth in the early 21st century.
The mosaic surfaces in the plaza reference a historical map, merging local heritage with contemporary architecture that visitors encounter as they approach. These floor details tell a regional story through everyday public space.
The building functions primarily as an administrative center with multiple elevators serving the different floors. Visitors should note that it operates as a government facility, so public access may be limited to certain areas.
The building employs a two-tiered height strategy where the main roof sits at one level while the extended sail elements reach considerably higher. This structural approach gives the tower its distinctive visual identity from afar.
Location: Haifa
Inception: 1999
Official opening: February 28, 2002
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
Floors above the ground: 29
Elevators: 3
Height: 137 m
Address: דרך העצמאות 36
GPS coordinates: 32.81637,35.00272
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45
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