The first Beit Ha'am in Israel was established in 1898 in Rishon Lezion. The house was built by the farmers of the colony and funded by them. It served as a place for gatherings, a library, and a residence for the orchestra. The People's House hosted assemblies, cultural evenings, concerts, and Hebrew plays. Influential figures like Herzl and Bialik gave speeches there. In the basement, Yemeni immigrants who arrived in the colony in 1909 resided, and from 1936-1939, the police of the Hebrew settlements used it as their living quarters. The building is still in use today as the People's House and was restored in 1998 according to records from the Rishon Lezion Museum's archives.
The plan is based on preserving and creating a complex structure that includes commercial spaces, residences, and a cultural center for public use. Ekraim is a multi-story building designed for both residents and businesses. It also features a sun-inspired structure serving as a music library, linking the street to the inner square and Beit Ha'am. Additionally, there is an underground concert hall as the final part of the project.
Sections
residential
ground - store
Typical floor - residential - 4 apartments
Typical floor - residential - 8 apartments
