Etzel Museum (House of the Irgun)
Lior Vitkon · Tel Aviv, Israel · 1983
The Etzel Museum, also known as the House of the Irgun, is a brutalist structure prominent for its exposed concrete and geometric massing. Completed in 1983, the building's robust form reflects the functional and often monumental character associated with the Brutalist movement. Its design incorporates strong, unadorned surfaces that emphasize the material's raw quality. Located in Tel Aviv, the museum serves as a cultural institution dedicated to the Irgun, a pre-state Zionist paramilitary organization. Its architectural expression contributes to the urban fabric, providing a civic presence through its intentionally austere and powerful aesthetic, characteristic of many public buildings from its era.