invisible haus

Paritzki Liani Architects designed the E/A House in the Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv. Since this part of the city is oriented north-south, there are only two types of houses here: one type consists of a row of connected houses facing the street, forming a continuous wall parallel to the street, as in the case of the original E/A House. The second house type consists of courtyards containing small structures. The Architects have undoubtedly used the form and volumetric composition of E/A House to closely relate to the urban context. The housing block is suspended between two patios of different dimensions and between two swaths of light and greenery thus allowing natural ventilation of the ground floor living room and kitchen. The white wall expresses the introverted nature of the house while serving as an integrative element. Small gardens provide views of nature from the interior, creating a visual continuity with the green of the plane trees growing along the street. The observer arrives at the first elongated patio which is the first spatial sequence of the house and establishes a filter between the private interior and the exterior. Just beyond that, the wide windows open to the two patios. The dimensions of the living area create an atmosphere of tranquility and silence in contrast to the outside noise. Two narrow staircases leading upstairs are carved into the walls, with users facing the light and surrounding greenery. In contrast to the tactile impressions of the exterior, the optical modeling of the interior appears more natural. The varying shades of light-grey cement create an uneven penetration of light.