A Mid-Century Home Renovation That Honors Its Roots House
The veteran two-story structure, meticulously designed in the 1960s, has remained as-is for the past six decades, apparently lovingly enjoyed by the same family living there the entire time
The veteran two-story structure, meticulously designed in the 1960s, has remained as-is for the past six decades, apparently lovingly enjoyed by the same family living there the entire time
One person wanted a pool to swim in (and practice surfing), another wanted a luscious natural wild garden, the grown-up kids wanted their own space, and everyone wanted to create a sense of home and being together. The planning concept was to treat the boundaries of the plot – the external fence walls – as the actual external house walls.
The Northern Exposure House overlooks the Hula Valley views and a breathtaking view of the Naftali and Hermon mountains is exposed in all its glory from the balcony.
We all wish for a home that would not only serve our needs and preferences but would also provide a unique living experience from the get-go. For this young family, a couple in their 40s’ and their three children, the wish became a reality.
This property modest yet mesmerizing, a vibrant and lively home of five, belongs to a hi-tech professional couple and their three grown children.
The Covid pandemic and lockdowns prompted this couple and their five children to revisit their whole living experience and renovate their property turning it into a specious, lively and inviting family space.
Four years ago, Inon Ben-David was approached by a young couple with a request to create their dream home, a Little House in the Prairie, in Kfar Szold, a kibbutz located on a hill with stunning views of the Hula Valley. By the time the construction was completed, the couple had married and welcomed two children, and now they enjoy their breathtaking property as a family.
Strips of basalt stone cover the external facades of the house planned by Hila Hendifer. The heavy presence of the stone gets a light boost from the wide windows system.