pitsou kedem architects: ramat gan house

'ramat gan house' by pitsou kedem architects, ramat gan, haifa, israel
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tel-aviv-based studio pitsou kedem architects has designed 'ramat gan house', a single family residence in ramat gan of haifa, israel.
projecting itself as a solid white cube to the street, this structure opens itself to three internal levels as well as a wrap around veranda
and pool which wraps two sides of the dwelling. as inhabitants pass through the entrance within the solid elevation, an open floor
plan with views to a perimeter green space is revealed. beginning at the basement level and connecting to the ground and first levels,
a focal staircase comprised of slender steel treads maintains its presence without obstructing views to the patio and outdoor area.

horizontal striations add a series of linear voids to lighten the appearance of the exterior wall, similarly allowing natural light
to dapple the interior. facing the rear of the home, glass sliding panel doors blur the boundary allowing activity to filter outward
to the garden.



(left) pool
(right) facade detail
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sliding glass doors open to the pool area
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living area
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view from the kitchen
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main stair
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stair
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downward view from second level
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view to pool
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courtyard
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stair detail
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void along exterior wall unifies the inhabitants activity while in different rooms
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front door
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view of living area from exterior
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pool area at night
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study
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street elevation at night
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