Nitza Metzger-Szmuk facts for kids
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Nitza Metzger-Szmuk
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Metzger-Szmuk in 2006
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Tel Aviv, Israel
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| Nationality | Israeli |
| Known for | Preservation of Tel Aviv's White City buildings |
| Awards | 2006 Emet Prize, 2001 Rokach Prize |
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| Fields | Architecture, preservation |
| Institutions | Technion |
Nitza Metzger-Szmuk (her name in Hebrew is ניצה מֶצְגֶר-סְמוּק) is a famous Israeli architect. She is known for her amazing work in saving and documenting old buildings in Tel Aviv. She especially focused on the "White City" area. For her efforts, she won the Emet Prize in architecture and the Rokach Prize.
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Becoming an Architect
Nitza Metzger-Szmuk was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1945. She studied architecture in Italy at the University of Florence. She finished her studies in 1978. After graduating, she worked in Florence. Her job was to help save and restore old, important buildings.
Saving Tel Aviv's White City
In 1989, Nitza Metzger-Szmuk returned to Israel. She started working for the Tel Aviv Foundation. Her task was to study the city's buildings built in the "International Style". This style is known for its clean lines and simple shapes.
Her study became the basis for a big plan to save these buildings. It also led to her first book, "Dwelling on the Dunes". This book was first published in 1994. It is now available in Hebrew, English, and French.
In 1990, Metzger-Szmuk created a special team. This team worked on saving buildings for the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality. She led this team until 2002. She played a very important role in getting the "White City" recognized. In 2003, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site. This means it's a place of special cultural importance.
After 2003, she opened her own architecture office. Her office specializes in preserving historic buildings.
Teaching Architecture
In 2005, Nitza Metzger-Szmuk joined the Technion. This is a famous university in Israel. She became an associate professor in 2006. Until 2013, she led a special program. This program taught students how to preserve old buildings.
Awards and Recognition
Nitza Metzger-Szmuk has received several important awards for her work:
- 2006 - The Emet Prize in Culture and Art. She won this for helping to promote building conservation in Israel.
- 2001 - The Rokach Prize for Architecture.
- She also received a special certificate. This was from the Association of Israeli Architects and Town Planners. It recognized her professional work in conservation.
Exhibitions
Nitza Metzger-Szmuk has also organized an exhibition. It is called "The White City-Tel Aviv's Modern Movement". This exhibition first opened at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art in 2004. Since then, it has traveled to many countries. These include Canada, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Belgium, and Germany.
See also
In Spanish: Nitza Metzger-Szmuk para niños
