We often think of a house as four walls and a roof, but for this Canadian family of six—parents in their 30s, four young children in tow—home means so much more. They arrived in Israel a few years ago with a sense of purpose: to create a private world that would blend the North American design language they held dear with the open, sunlit spirit of their new environment.
Before visitors step inside SCH House, they encounter a design approach shaped by the unique conditions of its surroundings. The architects at Ollech + Tol confronted challenging terrain, municipal requirements for stone facades, and the homeowner’s aspirations for a modern yet rooted residence.
Givat Alonnim Residence, designed by SaaB Architects in 2023, stands as a beacon of luxury and contemporary design in the serene setting of Kiryat Ata, Israel. This modern villa not only showcases sophisticated aesthetics but also offers functionality and comfort in every aspect of its architecture.
The Hod Hasharon Residence is positioned in the center of a square plot and built with the concept of an exposed concrete cube housing the floors of the rooms, enveloped in a bright, airy shell
A couple in their 40s, with three adolescents, turned to designer Yossi Shaul as they sought to buy a spacious, large home. They wished to remain in their beloved neighborhood nestled in the Jerusalem mountains, continuing to relish the clear air and unparalleled scenery.
This house merges the existing with the new in a perfect way—featuring transparent glass and iron spaces, a new luxurious courtyard with a pool.
The House of Love is part of a row housing complex consisting of four attached homes with shared walls—almost like a box caged on all sides, desperately seeking light and space.
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.
