Geometric and technical constraints were key to the design language which was chosen for this Duplex apartment in Central Tel Aviv.

Instead of concealing the Mechanical and Electrical systems of the apartment, the decision was to expose them, and make them an integral part of the design.

A concrete envelope , which is rich in texture , was chosen for the ceiling and feature wall, and careful attention was given to the display of the clients eclectic collections, throughout the different spaces of the project.

The Duplex was designed as an upside - down layout, utilizing the larger floor plan, situated on the top, for the Living, Dining and Kitchen spaces. Whereas 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms were located on the smaller bottom floor.

A key element at the core of the design, is a steel staircase which cantilevers on one side from the concrete feature wall, and is connected to a delicate continuous balustrade, constructed of very thin steel rods.

Since the apartment is part of a new built extension to an existing building, the location of the main entrance, at the center of the floor plan, was a given.

This dissects the top floor plan into 2 wings. On the west, the living room features floor to ceiling windows which buffer the indoor space from the balcony and its Flora, whereas on the east, the kitchen and dining elements are connected in one space, which faces its own balcony and outdoor dining area.

Team: 
Architect: Erez Shani Architecture
Photography – Tal Nisim
Project Management and Construction – Ben Ziv Group
Lighting Design – Anna Zalsin
Woodwork – Kamoor
Metal work – Whitson Yogev , Shlomo Dora
Landscaping – Ganan al Ha'Gag

Material Used:
1. Desalto Clay Table (Dining Area)
2. Desalto Koki Chairs (Dining Area)
3. Ligne Roset Ottoman 1 Armchairs (Living Room)
4. Living Divani Frog Garden Chair (West Balcony)