Israel, “Terracotta Patio House”
Private home in Tel Aviv.
Terracotta Patio House is situated in a residential area of Tel Aviv where many private homes date back to the 1950s. Designed by Pitsou Kedem Architects, it maintains the stylistic language of historical modernism characteristic of the neighboring architecture.
The villa is divided into a series of volumes and courtyards, offering a variety of shaded outdoor spaces. Separated from the street by an entrance courtyard, this part of the building is spread over a single level. The minimalist-style facade integrates seamlessly with the local urban fabric. Beyond a second patio stands the main body of the building, which extends over two floors and overlooks an internal garden with a swimming pool.
The courtyards and the facades of the buildings are enveloped by a screen made of terracotta bricks, a solution widely used in Israeli architecture of the 1950s, which ensures privacy while also providing a connection between all the spaces. Light filters through the perforated terracotta, creating ever-changing patterns of light and shadow. The rest of the materials used – different types of concrete for the floors and the walls – also evokes the heritage of Israeli modernism.
Inside the main building is an elegant, dramatic double-height living room furnished with the Perry Up sectional sofa, paired with the Fly coffee table featuring a rectangular marble top and metal structure.
- Architect: Pitsou Kedem Architects
- Furnishings provided by: Habitat
- Photo credit: Amit Geron
