It was a pleasure to join Raphael de la Fontaine representing De La Fontaine Architecture at the CVU 2026 Europe Conference in Madrid, presenting Midtown Jerusalem and House of America as part of the session “Interacting with the Pre-Existing,” while also participating as part of the CVU EU Steering Committee.
A great opportunity to exchange ideas and perspectives with architects, engineers, developers, and urban thinkers on how our cities can continue to evolve while maintaining identity, density, and human experience at their core.
Thank you to the @verticalurbanism for organizing such an inspiring event.
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House of America explores how architecture can evolve without erasing itself. Instead of preserving the existing tower as an isolated artifact or replacing it entirely, a new structure grows around it, allowing the building to expand, perform, and adapt while retaining the very thing that made it part of the city in the first place.
Not preservation as nostalgia.
Transformation as continuity.
House of America
Tel Aviv
Estimated Completion: 2031
Raphael de la Fontaine will present at the CVU Europe Conference in Madrid this Thursday, between 12:00 and 13:10, as part of the session “Interacting with the Pre-Existing."
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We’re pleased to share that Raphael de la Fontaine, founder of De La Fontaine Architecture, will be speaking at the @Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Europe Conference in Madrid (6–7 May).
Bringing together leading architecture firms, developers, and industry experts, the conference explores the future of high-density urban environments.
In his session, Raphael will present Midtown and Beit America, exploring how renovation and innovation can work together to transform existing buildings while preserving their unique identity. The talk will highlight how architecture adapts to context and integrates new technologies to bridge the gap between past and future.
Looking forward to a great conversation in Madrid!
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America’s House, Tel Aviv
Located in the heart of Tel Aviv’s cultural district, America’s House reimagines a historic brutalist icon through an innovative mixed-use development. The project preserves the original structure while introducing a new 30-story tower above it, blending past and present into a contemporary urban landmark. With office spaces, public functions, and serviced apartments overlooking the city, America’s House sets a new standard for architectural preservation and modern design in Tel Aviv.
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We asked Raphael de la Fontaine what stands at the core of America’s House:
“The old monumental tower stands inside the new tower,
creating a layered structure that makes history and modernity equally undeniable.”
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Rainbow Project, Tel Aviv
Located in Tel Aviv’s Eshkol neighborhood,
Rainbow transforms the former Sde Dov airport into a vibrant residential hub.
Spanning 65,000 sqm with 480 housing units, the project centers around a 39-story tower and seven surrounding buildings connected by a shared courtyard.
With expansive pools, gardens, and resort-style amenities, Rainbow offers an elevated coastal living experience in the heart of the city.
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We asked Raphael de la Fontaine what guided the thinking behind Rainbow:
“In Rainbow, we let the tower reach toward the city and the landscape reach toward the people.”
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“Our fluid buildings become frames, quietly supporting the real stories of people, landscape, and community as they come to life.” - Raphael de la Fontaine describes his vision for EVE.
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