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Jerusalem June 2010

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Content and Abstract

Main Title Page

Contents and General Explanations

Map of Jerusalem and Location of the Safra Campus

Map of Safra Campus and Location of ELSC

Aerial Snapshot of the Safra Campus and Location of ELSC

General ELSC Construction Area – Alternative A

Plans of Structure in Lot – Alternative A

Plans of Structure in Lot – Alternative B

Plans of Structure in Lot – Alternative C

Axonometric Projection of the Structure

Plans of Main Entrance Level

Plans schem of All Floors of the Center

Facades of the Center

Primary Crosscut and Panoramic Entrance Façade

Scheme of Center's Area Calculations

Current Situation of Center's Lot

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Abstract

MODERN NEUROSCIENCE

The profound mysteries of the mind/brain continuum have captured the attention and imagination of the very best scholars and students worldwide. The questions – how the brain enables us to sense, create, move, feel, remember - have enticed physicists, chemists, mathematicians, psychologists, physicians, and philosophers alike. As we enter the 21st century, it is increasingly clear that with larger aging populations, neurological diseases must become a major focus of research, and their cure will require a significant leap in our understanding of how detailed molecular and cellular mechanisms are linked to behavior through neuronal activity. Only then we can unlock the secrets of the brain and its malfunctioning, in order to ameliorate conditions ranging from learning disabilities in children to epilepsy, from psychiatric disorders to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.

NEUROSCIENCE AT THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is consistently rated as the top Israeli university in international surveys; its alumni and faculty have been awarded seven Nobel Prizes. Neuroscience research has been one of the most successful domains of activity at the Hebrew University. HU brain scientists have achieved international recognition for their accomplishments in many areas, including cellular, molecular and circuit functions, learning and movement control, computational and theoretical neuroscience, and human perception and cognition.In 2009, following the recommendation of an international review committee that included two Nobel Laureates, and headed by Prof. Gerald D. Fischbach of Columbia University, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem decided to establish a new center for brain research with a focus on frontier areas identified by the committee as areas of opportunity for future growth. The Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation, recognizing the tremendous promise of Hebrew University in brain research, provided a lead donation to support the establishment of the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences.

ELSC: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BRAIN SCIENCE

The Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences (ELSC) will leverage the proven promise of Hebrew University neuroscience to become one of the world’s top centers for the study of the brain. ELSC is based on the world renowned Interdisciplinary Center for Neural Computation (ICNC). At ELSC, the focus is on multidisciplinary inquiry: research groups spanning molecular, cellular, circuit and behavioral levels will work in close proximity and share common goals. This mode of research is rare in other neuroscience institutes, yet it is crucial to advancing our understanding of the brain.ELSC will enable interdisciplinary scientific teams to decipher the secrets of the brain, starting with fundamental discoveries and often leading to practical applications. Physicists, psychologists, engineers, computer scientists, and philosophers will work side by side with neurobiologists and physicians to facilitate scientific breakthroughs and to cultivate the next generation of brain scientists in an integrated interdisciplinary environment.With outstanding young faculty recruits, world-renowned experts, talented students, ample research funding, state-of-the-art equipment, and a new modern facility, the Center will serve as a powerful intellectual home for cutting-edge research and brain-related technologies. Research at ELSC will make a significant contribution to worldwide progress in brain science, and will have profound implications for the human ability to understand and treat many neurological and psychiatric disorders.

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Edmond Safra CampusIn Jerusalem

Mt. Scopus Campus

Edmond J. Safra Campus

Old City

Ein Karem Campus

Central trainand bus Station

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1000מ'

E.L.S.C. Site

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“E.L.S.C.” withinEdmond J. Safra Campus

Swig Dormitories

Hightech Village

SouthAfrican Friends

Synagogue

LibraryMagnes

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North -Pedestrian Entrance

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Silberman

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Cosell Sport Center

Pine Grove

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SouthEntrance

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Aerial ViewEdmond J. Safra Campus

E.L.S.C

Swig Dormitories

Hightech Village

South AfricanFriends

Synagogue

Library

Magnes blvd

North -Pedestrian

Entrance Cosell Sport Center

Silberman

PineGrove

Wolfssohn

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General plan Scale: 1:1250

Philadelphia

Silberman

Wolfssohn

Hebrew LanguageAcademy

A.Leon, P.LeonSouth African

Friends

Dworsky Bldg

Maison de France

Marks

PurchasingDepartment

Restaurant

Synagogue

E.L.S.C.

Pine Grove

Continuation of Magnus Avenue

Silberman

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South Entrance

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Alternative “A” planScale: 1:750

SilbermanWolfssohn

A.Leon, P.LeonSouth African

Friends

Synagogue

E.L.S.C.Continuation of Magnus Avenue

Pine Grove 7

South Entrance

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SilbermanWolfssohn

A.Leon, P.LeonSouth African

Friends

Synagogue

E.L.S.C.Continuation of Magnus Avenue

Pine Grove

Alternative “B” planScale: 1:750

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South Entrance

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SilbermanWolfssohn

A.Leon, P.LeonSouth African

Friends

Synagogue

Continuation of Magnus Avenue

Pine Grove

Alternative “C” planScale: 1:750

E.L.S.C.

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Axonometric view

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Ground Floor planScale: 1:250

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Floor Plans SchemeScale: 1:750

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ElevationsScale: 1:500

North Elevation

South Elevation

West Elevation

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Cross SectionScale: 1:250

Cross SectionScale: 1:250

Panoramic East ElevationScale: 1:750

Silberman

Researching Labs

E.L.S.C.South African Friends

Researching Labs

Researching Labs

Researching Labs

OptionalUnderground Parking

Solar Panel System

Administration

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AreaScale: 1:1000

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E.L.S.C site

South AfricanFriends

Pine Grove

Silberman

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Aerial ViewE.L.S.C site

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