Y.A. Yashar Architects Ltd.

Yashar Architects Ltd. embodies the advanced building culture in Israel from the 1950s to present days and is based upon two generations of architectural creativity and excellence. The spirit and presence of its founder, Itzhak Yashar, who planned, among others, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, the Mexico Building at Tel Aviv University, and the Dizengoff Center, and is renowned as one of the most significant modern architects in Israel, is rooted in the planning spirit of the firm.

In 1986, Architect Avner Yashar joined the firm. While maintaining his Father’s creativity as inspiration, Avner lead Yashar Architects’ into the 21st century through the expansion of the firm’s work into the private sector. Two decades ago, with a vision ahead of its time, Yashar decided to focus on high-density and mixed-use projects. Yashar Architects design many high-rise office and residential towers, and is considered one of Israel’s the leading firms in the field. In accord with the firm’s vision and the needs of the global market, Yashar Architects expanded its operations abroad and is involved in many construction projects around the world, including India, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Czech Republic and more. In 2019, Thai Yashar, Avner’s son, graduated with Honors from New York’s Pratt Institute School of Architecture. Since his graduation Thai has joined the firm which now carries a legacy of three generations.

Yashar Architects is proud of the nature of its projects. As a product of Tel-Aviv’s International style (Bauhaus), Yashar sees the creation of buildings not merely as functional elements, but rather as a creation of inspiring places for the people who inhabit them. The firm focuses on creating dynamic places where one can work, live and interact. Yashar goes to great lengths in order to assimilate climate, topography and unique character into each project while emphasizing the importance of light and shade.

Yashar Architects provides creative and innovative solutions within the required budget while maintaining a cooperative, creative and professional environment. Yashar Architects is equipped with the most professional tools such as a profound BIM expertise, VR (Virtual reality), 3d-Printing, and a top-notch visualization studio. Yashar Architects is attentive to clients and proficient in developing buildings that meet their needs, as well as the requirements of flexibility for the building’s future inhabitants.

The projects planned at Yashar Architects vary in size and program such as residential towers, office and hi-tech complexes, commercial buildings, retail and shopping malls, industrial parks, public buildings, master planning and interior design. Among the firm’s prominent projects are: ToHA (in collaboration with Ron Arad Architects, and which won the 2021 CTBUH Best Tall Office Building Award), Vitania TLV Complex, 1 Rothschild Tower, White City Residence Tower, W, W Prime and ROM Towers, Gindi Tel Aviv (the largest residential project in Tel Aviv,) B.S.R 3 and 4 towers and many more.

The firm is currently leading the planning of some of the most remarkable projects in the country, among which is the ISDE office complex, which will be the largest in the country and will consist of three towers: 77, 88 and 120 story towers. The 120 Tower will rise half a kilometer and will be the tallest in the country and one of the tallest in the world. Additional projects that are currently in construction are Landmark complex at Sarona, which will be the largest commercial project in Tel Aviv, and Da-Vinci project, located at the corner of Da-Vinci and Kaplan streets.

Yashar Architects was chosen to lead the planning of R&D centers for some of the world-leading companies such as: Microsoft, Apple, SAP, Western Digital, Kodak, Motorola, Comverse and others.

Recently the firm was selected, as part of the Ministry of Defense’s largest real estate tender, to plan the core of the Israeli Defense Forces new intelligence campus in the south of Israel.

Yashar Architects has rich knowledge and experience of over 60 years in Architecture and design. The firm leads and encourages the use and application of innovative technologies. The knowledge of the firm’s employees is reflected in their attention to detail, efficient and flexible planning, and the recognition of the needs of the end-user. Similar to the founding generation, the present generation sets high standards with a clear vision regarding planning and construction that leads to Architectural achievements in Israel.