Ada: My Mother the Architect review – illuminating profile of brilliant builder balances work and family
The film 'Ada: My Mother the Architect' offers a compelling look at the life and work of Israeli architect Ada Karmi-Melamede, directed by her daughter Yael Melamede. It highlights Karmi-Melamede's architectural philosophy, which emphasizes buildings that harmonize with their environment. The documentary also touches on personal and political themes, including a family split and the current state of Israel's judiciary.
- ▪Yael Melamede directs a documentary about her mother, architect Ada Karmi-Melamede.
- ▪Karmi-Melamede designed significant buildings like the Israeli Supreme Court and Ben Gurion Airport.
- ▪The film explores Karmi-Melamede's architectural ethos and personal challenges, including a painful family split.
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:49 GMT |
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Yael Melamede and Ada Karmi-Melamede. Photograph: Publicity imageView image in fullscreenYael Melamede and Ada Karmi-Melamede. Photograph: Publicity imageMoviesReviewAda: My Mother the Architect review – illuminating profile of brilliant builder balances work and familyFilm-maker Yael Melamede presents a fascinating, if inevitably slightly indulgent, account of the revered Israeli designer’s life and workPeter BradshawWed 29 Apr 2026 04.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 29 Apr 2026 04.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleArchitect turned film-maker Yael Melamede presents us with this insightful, though perhaps faintly indulgent, portrait of her mother, Israeli architect Ada Karmi-Melamede.
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