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Benjamin Idelson
Benjamin Idelson was an Israeli architect who received the Israel Prize for architecture in 1968.
1911 to 1972Partnership with architect Arieh SharonBeilinson Hospital in Petah TikvaAmmunition Hill memorial site1968 Israel Prize for architecture
- Born
- 1 April 1911, Russian Empire
- Died
- 30 November 1972, Tel Aviv
- Occupation
- architect
- Education
- Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium, Ghent University
Benjamin Idelson was born in 1911 in Russian Empire
Benjamin Idelson was born in Saint Petersburg. His father was a Russian Zionist leader. After his father died, he moved to the Land of Israel in 1925 with his mother and sister.
He finished high school at the Herzliya Gymnasium in 1929. He studied architecture in Ghent, Belgium, and completed his studies in 1934.
After returning in 1934, he worked in several architecture offices. In 1944 he joined the office of architect Arieh Sharon and became his partner in 1948. Their joint work included housing in Nazareth Illit, Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva and the Jewish Agency building in Tel Aviv.
From 1964 he worked with architect Gershon Zippor. Their projects included the Ezrat Nashim psychiatric hospital in Jerusalem, the memorial site at Ammunition Hill and the water tower on Mount Scopus. He received the Israel Prize in 1968.
Idelson died after an illness in 1972 and was buried in Kiryat Shaul Cemetery in Tel Aviv. Zippor continued his office.
Milestones in Benjamin Idelson's life
- 1925
Moved to the Land of Israel with his mother and sister.
- 1929
Graduated from the Herzliya Gymnasium.
- 1934
Completed architecture studies in Ghent, Belgium.
- 1944
Joined the office of architect Arieh Sharon.
- 1948
Became a partner in Sharon's office.
- 1957
Won the Rokach Prize with Sharon for Beit Lessin.
- 1964
Began working in partnership with Gershon Zippor.
- 1968
Received the Israel Prize for architecture.
- 1972
Died after an illness.
Benjamin Idelson received one award
- Israel Prize
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