Weizmann House

The Weizmann House turned into the house of the primary President of Israel, Chaim Weizmann, and first First Lady, Vera Weizmann. The residence sits atop a hill in Rehovot, and is now a part of the Weizmann Institute of Science. The house changed into designed by means of Jewish architect Erich Mendelsohn, and recognized as a masterpiece. Chaim Weizmann, who turned into then dwelling in England, requested Mendelsohn to plot his residence in Israel — after listening to of Mendelsohn's project for Salman Schocken's residence in Jerusalem.

The design manner changed into sizeable and created a complex relationship between Weizmann and Mendelsohn. Weizmann required a modest house, and while requested about the cost, Mendelsohn bid £20,000, which changed into nearly twice the amount Weizmann was geared up to invest. The two corresponded for several months, with Mendelsohn seeking to persuade Weizmann that constructing the house in keeping with his designs was a great choice, the fees had been now not to be spent on luxury, as an alternative they would gain the personal and reputable necessities of the Weizmanns.