The Architectural Legacy of Zvi Hecker: Cultural Significance and Future Impact

The exhibition at Liebling House was created following a personal letter left by architect Zvi Hecker to Sharon Golan, our lab director, encompassing his wish to exhibit his works at Liebling House. The exhibition combines sketches he created for projects designed for his daughter, Ella, who lived throughout her life in two of his prominent buildings: Dubiner House and the Spiral House in Ramat Gan.

As the exhibition ends, a dramatic decision has been made to demolish Ramot Polin, one of Hecker's iconic neighborhoods in Jerusalem, for an urban renewal project. This decision raises questions about Hecker's legacy and the status of architecture within the cultural fabric of Israeli society. Hecker's work, known for its architectural quality and groundbreaking innovation, created a unique dialogue that combined form, functionality, and a connection to the environment. His contributions significantly shaped spatial and cultural perceptions in Israel and have been recognized internationally.

The panel assembled for this event will address several fundamental questions: How can we preserve architectural works that have become essential to our local culture? What would be revealed about our society if we allowed these works to disappear? How can we protect Zvi Hecker's vision and unique contributions, especially when his works are at risk of destruction?

Program:
18:30 Gathering
19:00 Panel discussion with
Zvi Hecker's daughter, Ella Zimmerman Hecker
Exhibition curator, Arch. Sabrina Cegla
Arch. Zvi Efrat
Arch. Jeremie Hoffmann
Dr. Paola Ardizzola
Artist Micha Ullman

20:15 tour of the exhibition Zvi Hecker: Sketches, A Father's Gestures to His Daughter in the presence of his daughter Ella Zimmerman and curator Sabrina Cegla.

Moderated by Arch. Sharon Golan, Director of Liebling House Research Lab
Producer: Miki Simon Alchadef

The exhibition will close on January 4, 2025