Grand Modernist House in Israel Opens Up to Its Own Courtyard
Joel Jospe Architects have designed a private residence that looks like it was meant to be built seventy years ago. Stone cladding and elaborate roof give it a grand modernist feel.
Huge wooden gates instantly change the direction of the design, although it’s hard not to see it as a potential public office building.
Modernist building has small shuttered windows in its facadeGiant front gate door open into the inner courtyard
As you step through the wide pivoting door, you can see an inner courtyard behind a glass frame. Swimming pool bends, and turns shallow to create a decorative water feature crowned with an accent boulder.
Interior looks quite eclectic with its farmhouse-style beamed wooden ceilings and endless glass walls. Both the public and private quarters open up to the fenced inner courtyard filled with outdoor lounge areas and greenery.
Blinds, shutters, and curtains are ready at any minute to increase privacy in every room, but it’s not as critical, since all indiscretion is directed toward a private yard.
Grand Modernist House in Israel
Flower beds surround the areaIts wooden texture amplified from metallic accentsA framed glass wall separates the inner courtyard from the gateBeamed ceiling gives the house a farmhouse feelTV stand accommodates a double-sided glass fireplace, and separates the living area from kitchenGlass sliding walls allow access to the courtyard with a swimming poolBright colorful accents liven up the neutral color schemeSeating area in the kitchen cornerTV speakers are slender and almost inconspicuousDouble-sided fireplace filled with stones serves multiple areasBlinds help increase privacy of the seating areaThree grouped coffee tables are better than oneLive flowers never fail to decorateTwo kitchen islands serve as working spaceImpressive pendants accentuate modernity of the interiorOpen plan kitchen has views of all the public areas including generous diningMinimalist furnishings provide plenty of storage spaceDining room set is elegant but modernA high fence protects the outdoor lounge areas from privy eyesDining room window features heavy wooden shuttersOutside view of living areasOutdoor dining and lounge areas are abundantBedroom with swimming pool access boasts an interesting feature wall designLight curtains provide bedroom with privacyOutside view of bedroomBath clad entirely in black marble has an inbuilt planter flanking the tubHome office has everything a modern worker might need
