Pitsou Kedem Architects

Modern Cave

Modern Cave
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Modern Cave

PITSOU KEDEM ARCHITECTS

MANUFACTURERS
Ligne Roset, Poliform

ARCHITECT IN CHARGE
Raz Melamed

PHOTOS
Amit Geron (37)

PHOTOGRAPHS
Amit Geron

STYLING FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
Eti Buskila

DESIGN
Irene Goldberg, Pitsou Kedem

YEAR
2017

LOCATION
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

TYPE
Residential › Apartment

Modern Cave
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Modern Cave
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The rooms making up this Old Jaffa apartment came together over hundreds of years – each with its own character and ground level.

Modern Cave
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Modern Cave
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Refurbishing presented an opportunity to unite the rooms into one whole and in particular, to illuminate and brighten the dim space by opening it up toward the sea.

Decorations added over the years to the ceiling arches were promptly removed and the arches covered in white plaster.

Modern Cave
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Modern Cave
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In contrast – the impressive dome in the kitchen, which had been covered in layers of plaster, was uncovered.

The floor level was unified – by addition or subtraction – depending on the room, and a new raw concrete floor was cast, with accentuated filing stones.

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Modern Cave
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The newly integrated spaces are not closed with doors, but left open – allowing views to the sea from each one of them. Hence, in the absence of a hallway they serve both their designed function and for passing through.

The openings connecting them are emphasized with black tin sheet covering that is also used to hide the new technical systems in the walls; whereas in the bathroom, it is used on the raised toilet and shower platform, set facing the sea.

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Modern Cave

Pitsou Kedem Architects
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Pitsou Kedem Architects
Maze St 39, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel