Open Sided Shelter designed by Ron Shenkin Studio, The structure functions as a place of convergence of mourners and for the reading of eulogies prior to and during the burial. Its essential nature is that of a pavilion or open-sided shelter and is located next to the cemetery.

The building is comprised of two entrances, the smaller of the two serves the family of the deceased. There are two exits leading to the burial lots, one of which is easily accessible and the other is via a flight of stairs.

The structure has one solid stone wall to the west which serves to block any direct afternoon sunlight except what is allowed through via a long narrow window.

The area in which the structure is situated was surrounded by orchards which were originally raised to make space for new residential and commercial building projects. During the design process, we decided to take the surroundings into consideration By erecting a monument to the rural surroundings that were demolished for urban repurposing.
The monument consists of an exposed concrete slab symbolizing the expansion of construction. The slab is stabilized by tree-shaped metal pillars denoting the trees that were cut down. One oak tree remains within the structure. The ceiling above the tree was left open to allow for the presence of the tree to create a dialogue between the living tree and the metal symbols.
Photography By© Shai Epstein
On the northern side of the building, there is a line of concrete, beginning in th...