paritzki & liani architects: n/a house

'n/a house' by paritzki & liani architects, herzliya, israel
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israeli practice paritzki & liani architects designed the 'n/a house' a single family dwelling near the coast in herzliya, israel.
bound by other residential properties with private gardens, this home is insulated with a green buffer from the encompassing
neighborhood context. the form of the volume adapts to the mature vegetation, arranging the three levels to strategically frame
outward views. the interior spaces are placed around a central 3.7 by 3.7 meter courtyard containing small plantings and a tree
bordered with panes of glass. a constant connection with nature is visually integrated as inhabitants regularly circulate between
the kitchen, living and dining areas.



terracotta stave facade
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the entry facade of terracotta staves generates an optical effect with striated shadows while producing an external appearance
of introversion. this feeling is immediately dismissed upon entering the interior, as filtered views through the spaces are allowed
through the transparency of the internal garden's enclosure. upper level bedrooms are placed around the patio to overlook the
greenery while the master bedroom has unobstructed vistas of the sea.



kitchen bordering courtyard garden
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approach to living area
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fireplace
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bathroom
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(left) basement stairway
(right) exterior at night
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light and wind diagram
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project info:


location: herzliya, israel
site area: 1100 m²
total floor area: 840 m²
number of stories: 3