290sqm House, Tel Aviv
Photographs: Shai Epstein
Originally built in the 1950’s as low-cost housing for the working class, in accordance with the social ideology of simplicity, the SW House is part of a row building situated in one of Tel Aviv’s neighborhoods. Thus, a one-level 65 sqm residential unit is transformed into a three level 290 sqm unit with an obligatory pitched roof.
The goal was to design a narrow house of considerable length, which would stretch between opposite facades facing North and South, and engage in dialogue with its surroundings.
The design’s physical connection to the green outdoors is achieved via numerous viewpoints from various areas inside the house. A small northern entry garden in the entrance level serves as a continuation of the stroll that leads to the house. The intimate southern garden is animated by the house’s dramatic core, which stretches from the basement level to the pitched roof, and is accented by a deep blue background.
Taking inspiration from Piranesi’s interiors, the core space offers exposed circulation along staircases and a bridge that facilitates interesting encounters and relationships between the public areas on all levels.
Designed by Adi Wainberg – Arbejazz Architecture Studio – Website | FB
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Kitchen: SEMEL
Project Manager & Supervisor: Oren Sadot
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