An existing single-story, semi-detached house from the 1950's was remodeled and added a second story to accommodate a family of five.

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Architects: Amitzi Architects

Location: Giv'atayim, Israel

Architect In Charge: Lichen Amitzi

Structural Engineer: Doron Tweg

Area: 200.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Uzi Porat

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From the architect. An existing single-story, semi-detached house from the 1950's was remodeled and added a second story to accommodate a family of five. The house, which follows the shape of the plot, is long and narrow, and apart from the entrance door the street façade is almost windowless. Toilettes on the ground floor and a deep balcony on the first floor buffer between the house and the busy road. 
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Relocating the main entrance from its previous position on the long façade enabled us to plant a large garden and outdoor living area, visible and accessible via large glass sliding doors, which extends the living space outside.

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In order to maintain sufficient privacy, the master bedroom is located on the ground floor and the children's bedrooms on the first. The master bedroom is located behind the kitchen, and faces away from it, to a private small garden of its own.

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