The architectural company Golany Architects in Tel Aviv faced a difficult design task, which was to build a spacious house for a comfortable stay of two people on a plot with old huge trees. The owners ‘ requirement was to preserve every tree and shrub and use them for the benefit of the site’s aesthetic.
The project was successfully completed and was named “House of Two Trees”. It stands near Jerusalem in Israel. But the main surprise is that this small hut was actually designed on the basis of two shipping containers, which is hard to guess from the appearance.
They were neatly paneled in local wood. On top, a very beautiful colored varnish was applied, reminiscent of the “Ombre” technique. This means that the wood darkens unevenly during processing, which makes the color scheme of the walls much richer than, for example, when painting with paint. There was an interesting transition from light beige to dark brown. This is a great design move, harmoniously connecting the building with the surrounding landscape.
A separate veranda was attached to each of the containers. And there is a small paved area for the installation of a dining room or living room. The pictures were taken immediately after the completion of construction and repair work, so there is still no furniture in the entire house and there is little to say about the interior. But it is known that furniture made of natural materials, made by local craftsmen, will be used.
For the architectural company Golany Architects, this was not the first project to create a country house from sea containers. The owners have created an ideal residence located very far from their nearest neighbors on the outskirts of a small village.
This approach has its advantages, including the enchanting views from the almost endless fields. And the only direct evidence of human activity here is an inconspicuous road that does not spoil the surrounding views.
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