The T House in Tel Aviv, Israel

The lot of this house is 750 Meters Sq. On it are two single family house sharing a central courtyard and pool. The houses are shared by two sisters and their families. The house, having no walls on the east side works structurally as a bridge – hung from the west wall. The roof is a steel structure assembled in a work shop and transported to the site in two parts, each 2.5 tons of steel. It is 100 meters square and is supported by 4 main – S shaped – steel beams constructed of 2 parts each, one concave and one convex, in the same diameter.

This house has 3 levels. first, basement, Surrounded by a sunken garden to allow Natural light and ventilation, and is used as an Office by the owner. second, ground floor, the floor plan is L shape with the entry in the angle. The arrangement is such that plenty of light is let through but minimal direct sunlight. This space has a low window on the pool edge, a large floor to celling opening towards the main courtyard, The other side of the L is the family room opening on one side to the main courtyard and to the south to an outdoor sitting area and kids playground. The connection between the two sides is the kitchen and main entrance. third, first floor, Reserved for bedrooms, 2 children bedrooms, one communal area and a double height master bedroom, opening to reveal the roof structure. Architect Marc Topilsky has designed it.

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