Weizmann Institute Koffler Accelerator
Heinz Rau & David Reznik · Rehovot, Israel · 1977
The Koffler Accelerator building, completed in 1977 at the Weizmann Institute of Science, is a notable example of Brutalist architecture in Israel. Designed by Heinz Rau and David Reznik, its imposing concrete form and massing reflect the technological nature of its contents. The building's deeply recessed windows and textured concrete surfaces emphasize its monumental scale. Its design integrates into the existing campus landscape while asserting its distinct identity. The building houses a particle accelerator, a facility critical for physics research, and its robust construction reflects the need for structural stability and radiation shielding demanded by its scientific function.