Nitza Metzger-Szmuk facts for kids
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Nitza Metzger-Szmuk
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| ניצה מֶצְגֶר-סְמוּק | |
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 (Hebrew: ניצה מֶצְגֶר-סְמוּק) is a famous Israeli architect. She is known for her amazing work in saving and protecting old buildings. She especially focused on the "White City" in Tel Aviv. For her efforts, she won the Emet Prize. She also received the Rokach Prize in 2001.
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Her Early Life and Learning
Nitza Metzger-Szmuk was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1945. She traveled to Italy to study architecture. In 1978, she finished her studies at the University of Florence. After graduating, she worked at an architecture company in Florence. There, she helped to save and restore old, important buildings.
Protecting Tel Aviv's White City
When Nitza Metzger-Szmuk returned to Israel in 1989, she started an important project. She worked for the Tel Aviv Foundation. Her job was to study and record all the unique "International Style" buildings in the city. This style of building is known for its clean lines and simple shapes.
Her detailed study became the foundation for Tel Aviv's plan to protect these buildings. It also led to her first book, "Dwelling on the Dunes." This book was first published in 1994. It has since been printed in Hebrew, English, and French.
In 1990, Metzger-Szmuk created a special team. This team worked for the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality. Their goal was to preserve old buildings. She led this team until 2002. She played a huge part in getting "The White City" recognized. In 2003, UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site. This means it's a very important place that needs to be protected for everyone.
After 2003, she opened her own architecture office. Her office specializes in preserving historic buildings.
Teaching and Sharing Knowledge
In 2005, Nitza Metzger-Szmuk joined the Technion. This is a well-known university in Israel. She became a faculty member there. By 2006, she was made an associate professor. Until 2013, she led a special program for students. This program focused on how to preserve old buildings.
Special Awards
Nitza Metzger-Szmuk has received several important awards for her work:
- In 2006, she won the Emet Prize. This award recognized her great work in architecture. It honored her for helping to promote building conservation in Israel.
- In 2001, she received the Rokach Prize for Architecture.
- She also got a special certificate from the Association of Israeli Architects and Town Planners. This was for her professional contributions to the field of conservation.
Cool Exhibitions
Nitza Metzger-Szmuk also created an exhibition called "The White City-Tel Aviv's Modern Movement." This show first opened at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art in 2004. Since then, it has traveled to many countries. It has been shown in Canada, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Belgium, and Germany.
See also
In Spanish: Nitza Metzger-Szmuk para niños
