A dilapidated townhouse in Tel Aviv's oldest neighbourhood has been brought back to life by Israeli architect Meirav Galan, with new additions including a secret courtyard garden and a rooftop plunge pool.
Located in Neve Tzedek, a picturesque area built at the end of the 19th century, the townhouse needed a complete overhaul in order for it to function as a modern home.
A new courtyard has been created on the entrance floor
Galan's renovation sees the building completely reconfigured around a new central courtyard, which allows daylight to penetrate rooms on every floor. This prompted the house to be renamed Neve Tzedek Patio House.
The design celebrates the building's historic architectural details but also introduces new elements, including a staircase that provides better movement flow between the floors. Living spaces are organised around the courtyard
"On my first visit to the house, underneath all the neglect, I could sense the European charm combined with the local Mediterranean scent," said Galan.
"I discovered impressive high ceilings, classic European wooden doors and windows, iron detailed balustrades and a beautiful Mediterranean balcony with a Parisian touch. I imagined myself reviving the story and interweaving with my clients' dreams."
The new southern facade was designed to match the preserved northern facade
The owners are a couple with four children, who had been looking specifically for a property in this neighbourhood, as they want...