The “Neve Tzedek Patio House” is an extension and preservation of a townhouse designed by architect Meirav Galan in the historic Neve Tzedek neighborhood of Tel Aviv.
Originally built at the end of the 19th century and extended during the 1930’s, the townhouse suffered from neglect, yet fascinated Meirav Galan who noted its European charm combined with the local Mediterranean scent.
The architectural design of the townhouse, spanning over a long rectangle lot (8.5m/28.5m), included preservation as required by the municipality law, partial destruction and new additions that extended the built area from 250m2 to 580m2, of which 190m2 were underground.
The existing two floors of northern wing were preserved as well as the facade’s original openings and unique balcony. The large tower that had held a staircase was replaced by a new extension and the tiled roof was replaced by a rooftop balcony with a sea-view and plunge pool.
The front yard that had originally been two meters higher than the street was terraced, creating a new welcoming exterior entrance on the street level and a new lowered yard that brings in natural light and air to the basement.
The southern wing was rebuilt and extended to include two new floors lower than the old wing floors due to preservation heights’ limitations, and a tiled roof attic with a balcony. The southern facade was designed to match the preserved northern facade.
At the heart of the house, a garden patio was designed to mediate between the old wing and the new one, bringing natural light and functioning as an intimate private outdoor space in the middle of the urban fabric.
While the street facades preserve the aesthetic character of the original house, the patio’s steel framed windows are a contrasting element, adding a new chapter and a contemporary update.
Participants - Credits :
Project Management and Supervision: Bar Engineering – Eran Eldor and Tomer Ben Tovim
Structural Engineering: Buky Snir
Interior Design: Dana Oberson architects
Garden Design: Haim Kohen
Lighting Design: Tzach Cohen
Photoshoot styling: Roni Tishler
Construction contractor: Eli Gol
Finishes contractor: Yaron Tibet
Wooden doors and windows: Noga Nagarut
Patio steel windows: Plus100 Metal Works
Metal work: Nir Gershon
Quantity Surveyor: Danny Kreisberg
Surveyor: Mahmoud Massarwa
Plumbing: Shahar Geller
Electricity: Avi Zwilling
Carpentry: Ronen Langliv Carpentry
Pool: Eylon Engineering
Roofing: Mark Whiteson
AC: Mizug Plus
Smart Home: Hed Cinema
Sealing: Omega sealing technologies
Preservation stairs: Shai Rosenberg