“Rarely do we encounter Israeli-made homes that seem to be taken straight from the cover of one of the world’s most coveted magazines, but as you’ll soon see, this house designed by the acclaimed designer Michael Azoulay for a family in central Israel fits this description perfectly. The right balance between masses, dimensions, and volumes, combined with fantastic mixtures of materials, textures, and shades, gives this impressive house – designed by star architect Oded Lavy – an organic and embracing appearance, turning this pleasant family living environment into a genuine work of art.” Photography by Elad Gonen, Michael Azoulay.

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Michael Azoulay’s studio is among the largest and leading firms in planning and designing commercial spaces, hotels and leisure facilities – both in Israel and worldwide, as well as private construction. Over the past three decades, Azoulay and his office team have created countless projects that succeed primarily in stirring emotions, thanks to the successful implementation of unique, refined, and advanced design solutions. An example of this is the new home of a family of 6 located in central Israel. The house, designed by architect Tania Gershowitz from Oded Lavy’s office, contains layers of luxury, practicality, and comfort, and as such, the feeling that prevails in all its parts is pleasant and embracing.
“The couple was impressed by how I touch upon many styles in my work,” says Azoulay. “They aspired to create a home suitable for hosting family and friends and took an active part in the various work stages. The open and productive professional dialogue, and the trust they placed in the planning team and the excellent professionals who accompanied the process, allowed us to create for them an exceptional and experiential living environment that precisely meets the needs, taste, and aspirations of each of them.”
“The building, approximately 500 sq.m in size, spans three levels: on the lower level (-1) a mini-suite was planned for the eldest daughter (with its own private and separate entrance) as well as utility areas. The ground floor includes hosting functions including the formal living room, equipped kitchen, and large dining area, as well as a residential wing where suites were planned for three of the children. The upper floor was entirely dedicated to the parents.”

The Project: A private house in a central Israel community, 2.5 dunam lot, approximately 750 sq.m built area
The Residents: A family of 6, parents and their four children
Interior Design: Michael Azoulay
Architecture: Oded Lavy and Tania Gershowitz