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Monolight House
Israel
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2021
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
Located in one of the Jezreel Valley’s oldest villages in northern Israel, the Monolight House sits amidst vast, green fields bordered by mountain ridges. Designed by the architect for her family, the home is part of the village’s expansion and stands adjacent to the family farm, where generations have lived. This return to her birthplace, following years of city life and professional experience, informs the home’s deep connection to its surroundings.
The entryway leads from an eastern concrete path into a covered exterior foyer, followed by an interior corridor bathed in natural light. Large windows reveal sweeping views of the valley and mountains, guiding occupants from the public areas toward more intimate spaces. The corridor is a key element of the design, balancing light and shadow, openness and enclosure, with windows on all sides drawing in sunlight. A custom-designed carpentry piece, featuring a bench and bookshelf, extends upward to the sloped, clerestory windows, bringing light into the heart of the home.
The Monolight House is composed of three distinct volumes. The tallest volume, housing the living room and kitchen, is defined by a dramatic slanted concrete ceiling reaching five meters at its peak. The second section, a rectangular form, contains the children’s bedrooms and bathroom, while the third, more intimate volume, includes a sitting area that opens to a semi-enclosed courtyard with views to the west, an office with a separate entrance, and a master suite with an en-suite bathroom.
Constructed as a single concrete mass, the house integrates shading elements into its design, giving it a sculptural yet modernist presence. Influenced by Mediterranean architecture, the layout is adapted to the local climate and the movement of light. The home thoughtfully balances shared family spaces with private retreats, while the use of natural materials, including custom carpentry by the architect, imbues warmth throughout. The exterior is finished with mineral wash plaster, a nod to early 20th-century construction in Israel, allowing the house to blend seamlessly into the landscape.
Despite its compact footprint of 160 square meters, the Monolight House is meticulously tailored to the family’s lifestyle, from outdoor seating areas to bespoke carpentry. The furnishings and art, collected over many years, now find their place within this thoughtfully crafted home.
The entryway leads from an eastern concrete path into a covered exterior foyer, followed by an interior corridor bathed in natural light. Large windows reveal sweeping views of the valley and mountains, guiding occupants from the public areas toward more intimate spaces. The corridor is a key element of the design, balancing light and shadow, openness and enclosure, with windows on all sides drawing in sunlight. A custom-designed carpentry piece, featuring a bench and bookshelf, extends upward to the sloped, clerestory windows, bringing light into the heart of the home.
The Monolight House is composed of three distinct volumes. The tallest volume, housing the living room and kitchen, is defined by a dramatic slanted concrete ceiling reaching five meters at its peak. The second section, a rectangular form, contains the children’s bedrooms and bathroom, while the third, more intimate volume, includes a sitting area that opens to a semi-enclosed courtyard with views to the west, an office with a separate entrance, and a master suite with an en-suite bathroom.
Constructed as a single concrete mass, the house integrates shading elements into its design, giving it a sculptural yet modernist presence. Influenced by Mediterranean architecture, the layout is adapted to the local climate and the movement of light. The home thoughtfully balances shared family spaces with private retreats, while the use of natural materials, including custom carpentry by the architect, imbues warmth throughout. The exterior is finished with mineral wash plaster, a nod to early 20th-century construction in Israel, allowing the house to blend seamlessly into the landscape.
Despite its compact footprint of 160 square meters, the Monolight House is meticulously tailored to the family’s lifestyle, from outdoor seating areas to bespoke carpentry. The furnishings and art, collected over many years, now find their place within this thoughtfully crafted home.
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