- 2026 Pioneer Prize
- From Residential Architecture
HMN 35 Residential Building
Project Description
Located at the boundary between Ramat Gan and Givatayim, next to Tel Aviv area. This residential project transforms an urban corner into a defining architectural statement. The design responds to the site’s unique conditions—an irregular plot, challenging topography, and strict height regulations—by embracing the corner as its central theme.
The 30-apartment building includes a diverse range of units, from two to five rooms, culminating in a unique roof penthouse. A neat white façade, marked by refined vertical lines, enhances the sense of height and elegance. The defining feature of the project is its rounded corner, accentuated by a bright skin as a gesture that not only softens the building’s presence but also pays tribute to its boundary-setting location.
At street level, an integrated concrete bench serves as an urban gesture, fostering engagement with the public space. A terraced garden extends to the entrance, creating a seamless, organic connection between the building and its surroundings.
A striking 3.5-meter-high glass box opens onto the street, acting as a transparent interface between private and public realms. By day, it frames the urban landscape; by night, it glows like a city lantern, fostering a dialogue between the building and the community.
A diagonal wall further emphasizes the transition between cities, visually marking the shift from Ramat Gan to Givatayim. This architectural element, combined with a thoughtful use of materiality and color, defines the threshold where the cityscape meets the sky. More than just a residential development, the project actively engages with its surroundings, transforming the corner into a spatial and symbolic landmark.
Daniel Azerrad Architects is a Tel Aviv-based architecture practice founded in 2015 by architect Daniel Azerrad. The firm specializes in residential and public buildings, working with leading public institutions and private initiatives. Azerrad explores the power of the sketch as a tool for generating and developing architectural concepts.
Born in San Juan, Argentina, in 1961, Azerrad began studying architecture at FADU Buenos Aires in 1980. In 1983, he moved to Israel, where he completed his degree at the Technion in Haifa in 1987. After graduation, he joined Ram & Ada Karmi Architects, as a junior architect working on the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. From 2000 to 2008, he collaborated with Philippe Starck as the local architect for the YOO Tel Aviv towers.
In 2011, Azerrad moved to Barcelona to pursue a Master’s degree, where his thesis analyzed and compared the urban grid structures of Barcelona (Cerda) and Tel Aviv (Geddes).
His work has been widely recognized, earning him awards, including the Design Award (2011, 2024) and Project of the Year – AIQ (2016, 2017, 2020). He also received the CS & the Marker Award for the HNM 35 project ,IDPA 2025 Silver Award, AMA 2025 Silver Award and IDAward 2024 He has participated in numerous competitions, winning first place in an invited competition for a residential complex at the Dead Sea and securing third place in the public competition for the Museum of Art in Umm al-Fahm. His projects is been featured in prominent publications such as ArchDaily, Designboom, Archello, Metalocus, ARQ, and D+A.
Beyond his practice, Azerrad has been deeply involved in academia. Since 1997, he has been a senior lecturer at the School of Architecture at Ariel University. Since 2017, he has led the workshop “From Sketch to Manifest,” which emphasizes sketching as a tool to develop students’ creativity and imagination. He is been invited to lecture at FADU San Juan, Córdoba, and Buenos Aires.
Azerrad has also presented his work at international architecture events, including the Buenos Aires Biennale (2005), CLEFA 09 (La Boca, Buenos Aires), and the Design Biennale 2017 at FADU in Argentina. Additionally, since 2009, he has been an active member of the Argentine Architects Worldwide (AAM) group.
