Have you ever noticed that most small apartments seem to be white"In this 44 sqm apartment, the choice of black veneer proves the strong effect a dark color has on a small space. The apartment, located in a beautiful preserved building with high ceilings in the center of Tel Aviv was designed for a couple of successful career men and their dog.

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Architects: XS Studio for compact design

Location: Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Area: 44.0 m2

Project Year: 2018

Photographs: Amit Gosher

© Amit Gosher

Text description provided by the architects. Have you ever noticed that most small apartments seem to be white"
In this 44 sqm apartment, the choice of black veneer proves the strong effect a dark color has on a small space. The apartment, located in a beautiful preserved building with high ceilings in the center of Tel Aviv was designed for a couple of successful career men and their dog.
© Amit Gosher

The apartment is located in a building at the city center with preservation status. Architects: Dov Hershkowitz, 1931. Bar-Orian, 2017. 
Despite the small floor area, the high ceiling of the apartment gives a sense of spaciousness.

© Amit Gosher

As if the challenge of a 44-square-meter apartment for two tenants wasn't enough, about 12 square meters are non-movable shelter room walls. Hence, it is important for the rest of the space to be as open as possible.
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