Engel 8

One of the main unique architectural features of Engel 8 is the main thermometer window. This vertical window was used to create a visual break within the horizontal lines of the International style and is one of the few ‘decorative’ elements found in this type of architecture. Moreover, as is typical for the International style, the thermometer window also served a functional purpose. It brought light into the building during the day, but its primary function was to emit light outside in the evenings, thus illuminating the dark street; an efficient and economical solution for Tel Aviv in the 30s when municipal street lights did not exist.