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Jerusalem has always been in the heart of Israel. Steeped in thousands of years of Jewish history, the city was once home to the First and Second Temples. A central aspect of Jewish life is visiting Jerusalem during the Three Pilgrimage Festivals (shalosh regalim) – Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot.
Today, Jerusalem has once again become the center of Jewish spirituality. After 2000 years, Jews from all over the world can return to the holy city not only as visitors but also as residents.
Jerusalem is one of the most beautiful, historic and sacred cities in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that it is also one of the most sought-after real estate locations in Israel. Every year, more and more apartments are built to accommodate the influx of new olim and Jews from the diaspora who come to visit their families or on vacation. Many also visit Jerusalem during the shalosh regalim, as in ancient times.
As a result, many developers and interior designers are adapting their residential projects to accommodate religious practices. These include features such as kitchens with separate sinks for meat and dairy; Shabbat elevators; and terraces that can accommodate a sukkah during the Sukkot holidays.
According to Jewish law, a sukkah must be built with a roof through which the stars can be seen. This presents a great challenge for developers and designers. How can you build a multi-story apartment building without covering the balcony of the apartment directly below it? With so many observant Jews moving to Jerusalem or visiting during Sukkot, it is a difficult challenge to overcome. Having a sukkah is so important in Jerusalem that most restaurants and shopping malls build them during Sukkot. In fact, they have become such an integral part of Israeli culture that traditional and secular Jews also participate in Sukkot celebrations across the country. 
(photo credit: ITAMAR SHAUL)Developers like Asden Israel are thinking outside the box and have been adapting their architectural designs to suit Sukkot laws and traditions. Asden recently developed two high-end complexes: Park 8 in Baka and The Mesila in the German colony. Park 8 is designed by Michal Della Pergola of Della Pergola Architects. A highly acclaimed Jerusalem architect, Della Pergola has extensive experience in designing quality apartment buildings.
She explains that while architects and developers can be influenced by styles from the past, they should also start to think creatively and not rely on previous designs. Regarding the Park 8 project, he says: “The design was based on my concepts of what architecture should be in Jerusalem. Jerusalem is a historical city with layer after layer of various architectural styles that changed throughout the ages. The new buildings must be a bridge between the old and the new incorporating the necessary motifs. I think we have done very well at Parque 8. The façade blends in with the historic, rural-oriented neighborhood intended for restoration, while the interior looks outward and blends in with the rural atmosphere beyond. “
While the problems related to the sukkah have been a challenge for many architects, Della Pergola has turned them into an opportunity. To explain how this was achieved in the Park 8 project, she says: “We have given residents indoor and outdoor spaces. There are spacious interiors in all apartments, as well as roof terraces in the upper floor apartments; large gardens in the apartments on the ground floor; and large open terraces that can be used for sukkot in the mid-floor apartments. The eight four-story boutique condominiums in the complex are connected by a pedestrian boulevard that opens to the lush Baka municipal park.
Asden Israel continues to set new standards for superior luxury design and construction in Jerusalem. The company has created beautiful and elegant communities and continues to inspire those around them. Asden has built the perfect home not just for Sukkot but for the entire year.
Asden Israel: high-level developments in Jerusalem
Like many other developers, Asden Israel, a premium residential real estate developer in Jerusalem, is actively developing apartment buildings to meet the growing anticipated demand from foreign buyers. Setting new standards for superior luxury apartments in Jerusalem, Asden is developing two high-end residential projects in historic neighborhoods: The Mesila in German Colony and Park 8 in Baka.
Both projects incorporate space for the construction of Sukkot and are therefore also suitable for a religious clientele. As can be expected from such a quality developer, both residential projects have much more to offer.
The Mesila consists of two seven-story apartment buildings in the historic German colony neighborhood. It will include a select selection of apartments and penthouses.
The Park 8 project in Baka, which is a rural-oriented neighborhood, which is already mostly occupied, consists of eight four-story boutique condominiums linked by a green pedestrian boulevard. Written in cooperation with ASDEN
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