Brahma Architects

Laho House

Laho House
© Sharon Tzarfati

LAHO HOUSE 

Brahma-Architects

ARCHITECTS
Brahma-Architects

LOCATION
Hofit, Israel

CATEGORY
Houses

AREA
300.0 sqm

PROJECT YEAR
2015

PHOTOGRAPHS
Sharon Tzarfati

ARCHITECT IN CHARGE 
Eran Shemesh, Azriel From

LOT SIZE
1000m2

Laho House
© Sharon Tzarfati
Laho House
© Sharon Tzarfati

Text description provided by architect.

At the onset of this project, when we asked the clients what type of house they were interested in, they replied "a simple house, like a lifeguard tower".

Laho House
© Sharon Tzarfati
Laho House
© Sharon Tzarfati

We designed a one story house spread across a corner lot. Two layers of exposed concrete comprise floor and ceiling with white stucco walls enveloping the house.

Two layers of exposed concrete comprise floor and ceiling with white stucco walls enveloping the house.

Laho House
© Sharon Tzarfati
Laho House
© Sharon Tzarfati

Sliding the upper plane forward allowed for light penetration at the core of the house as well as air circulation.

Laho House
© Sharon Tzarfati
Laho House
© Sharon Tzarfati

Between the two layers lies a rectangular tube, separating while connecting inside form out. This unique space houses an entry corridor and art studio.

The house is divided in a non traditional manner. In place of public vs. private spaces we divided the house by daily functions. Daytime space: kitchen, living room, porch and garden.

Laho House
© Sharon Tzarfati
Laho House
© Sharon Tzarfati
Laho House
© Sharon Tzarfati

Nighttime space: children's bedrooms surrounding a family space, family bath, master bedroom and studio.


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East Elevation
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West Elevation
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North Elevation
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South Elevation


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Section
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Floor Plan
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Detail


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Scheme
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Sketch

Brahma Architects
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Brahma Architects
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