Yerushalayim…Simultaneous with the extraordinary progress that is being made in the construction of the frame and the interior of the Jerusalem Estates buildings in the Schneller’s Compound is the beginning of the external stone cladding. This includes some of the artistic facades that will create the spectacular design of the development. In Yerushalayim there is a municipal ordinance dating back to the British Mandate that requires buildings to be covered with Yerushalayim stone in order to preserve the unique style and beauty of the city.

According to geologists, ancient residents of Yerushalayim quarried the stone from their courtyards and used it for the construction of their homes, while what remained of the pit was used to collect rainwater. At sundown, the limestone and dolomite stones that were carved in Judea in the Old City projected a gold tint that gave rise to the expression “Yerushalayim shel Zahav.”

The magnificent façades designed by the legendary architect Yehuda Feigin requires a level of execution that is perfect. To this end, the Jerusalem Gardens Company- Murdach, the best professionals in the field of stone construction, were retained. They were one of the founders of the “Jerusalem Stone” brand and are responsible for its wide acceptance overseas. Over the past 30 years, the company has been involved in several large complex stone design projects in Jerusalem and around the world, including the Kfar David neighborhood, the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem, the Mamilla commercial center, the Chords Bridge, the Jerusalem light rail project, the Plaza Hotel in New York and the Intercontinental Hotel in Chicago amongst others.

Mr. Feigin brought with him the design of the unique stone facade combined with iron from the famed luxury Waldorf Astoria in Jerusalem. The Ganei Yerushalayim Company was also used as the actual execution company for introducing the stone, and integrating it as the facade at the highest available professional level in the market. They perfected the art of designing facades in Yerushalayim stone using special trimmings, both nostalgic and modern. This included large stone arches in the doorways of the lobbies, cornices and window frames that were used by the architect to create a unique and artistic look with his signature design.

The Jerusalem charm that is woven between the ancient stones facing the buildings honors the history of the city with renewed splendor. This is the vision with which the developers of Jerusalem Estates designed their flagship project, and this is just a very small example of the commitment of the developers to deliver a completely amazing residential project, from the minutest detail to the biggest innovations, the likes of which have never been seen in Yerushalayim.

A spokesman for Jerusalem Estates noted that the caddling of the stone was “a significant step in the progress of the first phase in which nearly 70% of apartments have been sold.” He said that interest in the project continues at historic proportions as the developers accelerate the subsequent phases of the project.” For more information about Jerusalem Estates, please contact : Sales Office, 16 King David St. Jerusalem 94101, Tel. 972-2-502-5502 | USA 718-564- 6656 . Fax. 972-2-532-3532 | www.jerusalemestates.com

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