The main concept of the main structure is the reference to the plot's location, which is on the highest hill of the neighborhood. The scenery includes uninterrupted view of the Mediterranean and the entire Gush Dan area. Therefore, the house was designed so that it opens to the view. As a consequence, the external sitting area was designed as a direct continuation of the internal space, and beyond that, the swimming pool with the structure's contour lines

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Architects: Dan and Hila Israelevitz Architects

Location: Irus, Israel

Area: 360.0 sqm

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Shai Epstein

Plot Area: 500 sqm

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From the architect. The main concept of the main structure is the reference to the plot's location, which is on the highest hill of the neighborhood. The scenery includes uninterrupted view of the Mediterranean and the entire Gush Dan area. Therefore, the house was designed so that it opens to the view. As a consequence, the external sitting area was designed as a direct continuation of the internal space, and beyond that, the swimming pool with the structure's contour lines

© Shai Epstein

The prominent internal/ external relations in the design is expressed by pulling the roof beyond the structure's contour, creating shade in the external sitting ar...