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This proximity is a significant factor in the development and delineation of the elevation system of the entire complex, and also allows the flow of water to be a central factor in its design. The Elef complex is located to the north of the Superland Lake, an artificial lake that is created from runoff water collected from Rishon LeZion, Holon and Bat Yam and is a focal point for nature in an urban setting and commercial activity. The project covers 450 acres and constitutes a significant reserve of land for the development of the city.

The Elef complex is a new quarter in West Rishon Lezion, combining employment, commerce and housing. In order to rehabilitate the quarry into a volcanic park, earthworks took place to highlight the line of the cliff and allow for circulation of visitors. The huge piles of non-consequential earth that filled the quarry space was reformed into a series of mounds, adding another layer of interest to be experienced by the visitor. Informational signs guide visitors and lead them to deepen their knowledge and experience the site through its geological past.Ĭhief Architect: Yael Bar-Maor, Tamar ArieliĬlient: Quarry Rehabilitation Fund Golan Regional Council Winner of the israeli landscape design award, 2013Īt the foot of Mount Avital, an extinct volcano, an abandoned quarry reveals fascinating phenomena from volcanic eruptions. The dark cliffs of quarried volcanic rock tell the story of how this mountain and the entire Golan Heights came into being.

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