Why does Tel Aviv have many buildings in the International Style?

Tel Aviv’s high concentration of International Style buildings is the result of construction efforts by European-trained architects between the early 1930s and the late 1940s. These architects, influenced by the Bauhaus school, designed approximately 4,000 buildings that collectively form what is known as the "White City".12

This architectural movement was adopted in Tel Aviv because its simple, functional aesthetic was well-suited to the city's specific needs, climate, and culture at the time. The development was guided by the urban plan of the Scottish sociologist Sir Patrick Geddes. Today, the White City is recognized for its historical significance and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003.12