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Urban Refuge

Tel Aviv

Team Leader: Sapir Yehiel
Photographer: Amit Geron

a sense of warmth and refuge from the outside world

Situated in one of Tel Aviv’s finest Art Deco buildings in the vibrant Levontin neighborhood, the compact residence has been the subject of an exceptional architectural redesign, creating a one-bedroom apartment that blends functionality, creativity, and tranquility.

Envisioned as a working space that is designed as an extension of the home, the apartment is conceived in a continuous palette of Douglas-Fir wood, instilling a sense of warmth and refuge from the outside world. Its unified presence and biophilic design aims to evoke a yearning to be lost in nature even when it is physically out of reach. The luminous hues and inherent ridges of the Douglas-Fir wood radiate a calming yet invigorating energy, and offers a refined backdrop for art and furniture curation.

The design concept alludes to cave dwelling, a space characterised not only by continuity, boundless materials, but also in moments of discovery and surprise. The apartment unfolds in an ‘L’ shaped sequence, where each space seamlessly blends and flows together to create one identity throughout. Pushing the boundaries of residential design showcases our commitment to innovation and the constant curiosity and search to create spaces that transcend conventional norms.