Neve Tzedek Patio House located in Tel Aviv, Israel, has been redesigned and extended in 2020 by MGA | Meirav Galan Architect.

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Architect Meirav Galan designed the ?Neve Tzedek Patio House? located in the historic Neve Tzedek neighborhood of Tel Aviv.
The townhouse, of which the extension and preservation was completed in 2020, was one of the first houses built in the picturesque neighborhood at the end of the 19th century and was originally built as a one-story house with a flat roof. During the 1930?s, the house was extended and architecturally redesigned, adding a second floor with a tiled roof, a gallery balcony, and exterior stairs.
With the passage of time, the beautiful house suffered from neglect. However, it was recently sold to its new owners, a family of six. ?On my first visit to the house, underneath all the neglect, I could sense the European charm combined with the local Mediterranean scent,? describes Architect Meirav 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 architectural design of the townhouse, spanning over a long rectangle lot (8.5m/28.5m), included preservation as required by the municipality law, partial destruction and new additions that extended the built area from 250m2 to 580m2, of which 190m2 were...