The house in question designed by Keren Meir is located in the settlement of Yad Rambam, in the center of Israel, yet far from the hustle and bustle. This makes it an island of tranquility surrounded by open spaces and greenery visible from all directions. Photography by Maor Moyal.

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The current homeowners built this house about 25 years ago. It’s a spacious two-story home with a basement that once suited the family’s needs, even when the children were young. However, as the kids grew up and left, the family, being religious, needed comfortable hosting spaces for the grown-up children and grandchildren when they visit on weekends and holidays.

The living room intentionally lacks a television as it serves as a gathering and conversation space for the entire family. All the metalwork and keys were maximized to their full potential, framed in minimalist Belgian profiles manufactured and designed by Aretferro.
“The adaptation of the structure to the family’s current needs, along with their love for the place and the plot of land, were decisive factors in the decision to comprehensively renovate the house, allowing them to continue enjoying it in its updated version for many more years,” explains interior designer Keren Meir.

The main focus of the renovation in terms of functionality was on the communal space of the building and the desire to maximize the living and hosting area by precise sp...