At the onset of this project, when we asked the clients what type of house they were interested in, they replied "a simple house, like a lifeguard tower".

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Architects: Brahma-Architects

Location: Hofit, Israel

Architect In Charge: Eran Shemesh, Azriel From

Area: 300.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Sharon Tzarfati

Lot Size: 1000m2

© Sharon Tzarfati

From the architect. At the onset of this project, when we asked the clients what type of house they were interested in, they replied "a simple house, like a lifeguard tower".

© Sharon Tzarfati
We designed a one story house spread across a corner lot. Two layers of exposed concrete comprise floor and ceiling with white stucco walls enveloping the house. Sliding the upper plane forward allowed for light penetration at the core of the house as well as air circulation. Between the two layers lies a rectangular tube, separating while connecting inside form out. This unique space houses an entry corridor and art studio.

Floor Plan

The house is divided in a non traditional manner. In place of public vs. private spaces we divided the house by daily functions. Daytime space: kitchen, living room, porch and garden. Nighttime space: children's bedrooms surrounding a family ...