An outdoor swimming pool runs along the full length of this black residence by Israeli architecture firm Pitsou Kedem, which features slate walls both inside and out.

In a residential area north of Tel Aviv, the 3,229-square-foot (300-square-metre) Pavilion House spans two storeys topped with a flat concrete roof.

The building is supported by a series of pillars around its perimeter, and enclosed with various sliding glass doors and other concrete portions covered in slate.
These stone facades are punctured with a series of narrow windows that filter light inside.

Pitsou Kedem Architects hid half of the house underground. Glass-lined voids around the building's perimeter, as well as an atrium at its centre, allow light into the basement spaces.
Above grade, a mid-height concrete wall encloses the property to provide privacy. Outdoor spaces include a courtyard area, and a swimming pool with water level with home's main floor.

At one end, swimmers can be seen through a glass panel ? a feature enable by a slight change in elevation between the access path and the entrance to the house, which are connected by a short flight of steps.

Upon entering the home is a black corridor that leads to an open-plan dining and living room. A central stairwell, located beside the atrium, is enclosed in glass and divides the layout.
On the other side, a galley kitchen features black built-in cabinetry that blends in with walls.

A bedroom, complete with a walk-in closet and bathroom, ...