House by the sea-shore

Light and horizon play together in the design of this house located on the shores of the Mediterranean. The bright sun, a long thin line and the blue of the sea are the eternal starting points that orient architectural planning from historical beginnings to the present. This edifice echoes the rich history of architectural creation.

The vernacular of its design is rooted in the principles of the West and modern, but also that of the Romans, Mandate and of Israel today. It reigns supreme the tens of thousands of buildings that have been erected in his image. The unique architectural style that eventually arose in Tel Aviv was a by-product, among other things, of the architectural style imported by German Bauhaus students, of which many trained Israeli architect.

This style has been accepted in Israel because of its universality, cleanliness of design, functionality and removal of symmetry that appealed to the desire of a nascent nations to be figurative., into a new society while remaining part of the world. Three main factors influence the adaptation of the overall architecture in Israel. Economy popularized inexpensive materials such as silica brick and white plaster outside that further accentuated the sunshine of the blue Israeli sky.

Construction on bare, bare land, devoid of any urban context, allowed the construction of an iconic new style of low-rise buildings that accentuated the skyline character. The design language created through the terraces and balconies of Israeli architecture has become an identity symbol refined and perfected through repetition.

Balconies, horizontal handrails are wide for a visually rich look without sacrificing the style they've been cropped in. International architectural styles echo in this house. Along with the functional and modern character of its design, one perceives the integrated volume, asymmetry and dismantling of space as a house on its own, dominating its surroundings. The building's linear exterior contours both evoke the cosmopolitan style of the moment and subvert it for its own sake; protect the building from overheating in the desert sun. Windows not only provide brilliant views, but also provide comfort to the technological developments that have emerged over the past few decades. An example of this is the west-facing windows and doors that are covered with fixed frames allowing those looking through them to enjoy uninterrupted enjoyment.

They act as an exterior finishing detail that creatively frees the architect from climatic constraints. Unlike those frames, the south side windows are framed with a thin and wide metal thread, creating an additional space to be able to see the sea while at the same time protecting the glass. Then, just like now, the horizon disappears into the vast blue in the foreground giving us a sense of natural variation. The window details of the facade capture this transition even as they observe the environment. A comfortable life, organically promoted by the form of the building, resonates in the physical expression of its design.