From 1930 to after World War II more than 100,000 inhabitants came to Tel Aviv, and over 4000 buildings were constructed in the "International Style", giving Tel Aviv a unique modern presence-- the "White City" along the Mediterranean coast. Because of both the talented architects who were returning from studying in Germany and the ideology of the Zionist settlement, the "modern style" impacted the look of the young Tel Aviv like no other city. When I visited tel Aviv 12 years ago many of the beautiful Bauhaus structures were literally crumbling. Luckily the last decade has heralded a renewed appreciation and pride for these understated structures and the preservation movement is in full swing.
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