In this intimate and illuminating film, director Yael Melamede captures the remarkable life and career of her mother, Ada Karmi Melamede, one of Israel’s most influential architects. Through Yael’s lens, we discover a visionary who, despite facing personal sacrifices, has left an indelible mark on Israel’s architectural landscape. Ada’s story is interwoven with that of her beloved homeland, reflecting on concepts of “place,” “home,” and “state” as they resonate through the public structures she designed, including the iconic Supreme Court building in Jerusalem, Ben Gurion Airport, the Open University, and numerous other key institutions around the country.

This film not only showcases Ada’s profound impact on architecture but also delves into the challenges she faced as a pioneering woman balancing career and family. Ada: My Mother the Architect is a moving tribute to an extraordinary woman whose life's work continues to inspire and provoke reflection on the spaces we inhabit and the ideals we hold dear.