Situated in southern Israel, in the city of Ashdod, steps away from the beach. The house overlooks the Mediterranean waves, sand and wind. The design aims to accentuate this connection with the sights and sounds of the sea.

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Architects: Nava Yavetz Architects

Location: Ashdod, Israel

Area: 600.0 sqm

Project Year: 2014

Photographs: Shai Epstein

Construction: Benoo Berkovich

Hvac Consultant : Meir Lusky

Contractor : Yosi Briga

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From the architect. Situated in southern Israel, in the city of Ashdod, steps away from the beach. The house overlooks the Mediterranean waves, sand and wind. The design aims to accentuate this connection with the sights and sounds of the sea.
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The structure expresses function, maximizing viewpoints and airflow.A wide entrance door leads to the house composed of two wings, one public and one private. The public area includes a living room that soars to a height of two stories. The blue waters of the sea and pool are viewed from multiple angles and in different ways throughout the house. The house 'greets' the sea.

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Floor Plan

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A floating roof connects the two wings of the house. The spaces within the house are arran...