Y House is a project designed by MRA. Located in a dense, historic and highly preserved neighborhood in Jerusalem, the project entailed linking two separate residential units to create a single larger unit. Phography by Ilan Nahum.

 

To provide light, fresh air and quality outdoor space to the residents, a central courtyard was created, reflecting an indigenous Mediterranean building typology.
The house is built on three levels – Public spaces on the ground floor, bedrooms above, recreation and service spaces underground. The courtyard allows light to penatrate into the subteranian level.
Two architectural design languages, traditional and contemporary, were employed to create dynamic tension throughout the house.