Under surface

We are accustomed to thinking upward.

You enter your home, place your keys on the table, take a quick bite from the fridge, begin a short conversation that becomes a long one, and then go upstairs—to the bedrooms.

But does it always have to be this way? Not necessarily.

This house is arranged primarily on the ground floor. Instead of moving upward, we move downward—under the surface. It is there, below ground, that the most interesting spaces come to life.

A wide and spacious patio functions as the main square of the house, bringing abundant natural light into the lower level. The garden extends along the patio, creating a series of pleasant outdoor spaces for the residents to enjoy.

The garden also serves as a shared element that connects the house with a neighboring residence belonging to other members of the family.

The spaces below the surface are dedicated to the younger members of the household. They form an independent environment capable of meeting all their needs—their own private kingdom.

Architect in charge: Adi Cohen | Project management: Eran Eldor, Bar Handasa | Supervision: Tomer Ben Tovim | Structural engineer: Buky Snir | Woodwork: Mark Whiteson | Landscape design: Haim Cohen | Carpentry: Seizaf Woodworking | Metalwork: Mark Whiteson, T-Metal | Lighting design: Anderman Architects | Aluminum: Apex | Kitchen and bathrooms: Boffi

אנחנו רגילים לחשוב כלפי מעלה: נכנסים הביתה, ממשיכים בסופו של דבר אל הקומה העליונה ואל חדרי השינה. אבל בבית הזה התנועה המרכזית היא דווקא כלפי מטה, אל מתחת לפני הקרקע.

פטיו רחב משמש ככיכר המרכזית של הבית ומכניס אור טבעי רב אל המפלס התחתון. הגינה נמשכת לאורכו ויוצרת רצף של חללי חוץ נעימים, ובמקביל מחברת את הבית לבית סמוך השייך לבני משפחה נוספים.

החללים שמתחת לפני הקרקע מיועדים לבני הבית הצעירים. הם יוצרים עבורם סביבה עצמאית ושלמה - ממלכה פרטית המספקת את כל צורכיהם.

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