Bat Yam City Hall

Bat Yam City Hall is an inverted ziggurat structure resting on twelve columns with reinforced concrete diagonal ribs running through each floor. The building displays open floor plates defined by its diagonal support system, giving the entire structure its distinctive appearance.

The city hall was completed in 1963 during a period of architectural advancement in Israel, designed by architects Zvi Hecker, Eldar Sharon, and Alfred Neumann. The building stands as a record of when Israeli architects were experimenting and seeking new directions in structural design.

The building embodies the Metabolist movement in architecture, with geometric shapes and forms that become immediately visible as visitors walk through the spaces. The open interior design reflects how architects of that era sought to unite function with innovative form.

Located south of Tel Aviv along the Mediterranean coast, the building serves as the administrative center for Bat Yam municipality. Visitors can view the building from outside and nearby areas offer easy access to the beach and local neighborhoods.

The natural, unadorned concrete surfaces create a raw, honest aesthetic that shows how material and construction work together. The diagonal support system creates open interior spaces defined by the visible structure itself rather than walls or partitions.