THE HOUSE OF LAYERS

Project idea

The project draws inspiration from Tel Aviv’s eclectic architecture of the 1920s, translating it into Florentin—an area where an industrial past merges with contemporary living. Grounded in the concept of "eclecticism" (the gathering and assembling of styles), the building is composed as a multi-layered matrix of diverse lifestyles, spaces, and residents. The architecture emphasizes the collision between old and new, and between raw industrial materiality and a cohesive urban fabric. The building features a variety of functions, including a commercial ground floor dedicated to a figurative art gallery, gallery apartments (lofts), and multi-room units. In this way, a residential space is created where different layers do not merely coexist, but merge into a living, evolving urban fabric.

Project description

The architectural solution encompasses the full design of a three-story building, focusing on dynamic, recessed facades facing HaKishon and Florentin streets. The scope includes the development of an intimate inner courtyard, a network of communal balconies for residents, and a detailed design of both the public realm on the ground

Technical information

Wooden Windows & Arches: Tall, vertical structural openings often topped with decorative arches (semi-circular, pointed, or segmental).

Wooden Louvered Shutters: Exterior wooden shutters fitted to windows for solar protection and ventilation.

Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Elaborate, handcrafted iron balustrades on balconies, window grilles, and main entrance gates.

Documentation

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