Urban Graft

The project explores the connection between urban planning and health inequality in Be’er Sheva—a modernist city characterized by fragmented planning, poor connectivity, and a lack of adaptation to the desert climate. The result: significant health disparities, a high prevalence of chronic diseases, and limited access to healthcare services. The project proposes a rethinking of the hospital’s role in the city—shifting the common perception of the hospital as an isolated space and instead viewing it as an integral part of urban life. The proposal reconnects Soroka Hospital to the urban fabric, transforming it into a vibrant urban hub through shaded pathways, mixed-use development, decentralized community healthcare, and a strengthened surrounding environment. In doing so, it aims to establish a more equitable and healthier city—one that fosters healthy living and reconnects community and space.