lush vegetation and an off-white concrete façade buffer this tel aviv house

the z house is a dwelling for serenity and utmost privacy

built on a 700 sqm plot, along the main road of a tel aviv neighborhood, the Z house by milic harel architects is designed as a residence for serenity and utmost privacy — offsetting the shortcomings of its busy location with distinct features. indeed, to create a quiet and private atmosphere, the architects introduced a two-layer buffer at the entrance façade to the south: an off-white concrete wall complemented by a lush garden design. 

south façade | images © amit geron

balancing a buffered entrance with an exposed façade

echoing the two-layer buffer, the team at milic harel architects defined the entrance to the residence as a ‘hole in the wall’, or a niche with a steel door. however upon entering Z house, visitors eventually discover the dramatic and exposed north façade. composed of four-meter high and floor-to-ceiling glass paneling that appears to be floating above ground, the façade offers an extensive view to the rear garden — bringing together the indoor and outdoor spaces. counteracting yet again that level of exposure, an elevation of the entrance floor and back garden allows for guestrooms to sit at half levels, both above and below the entrance to keep only one floor visible from street level.

pool side, back façade

basement guest room

the lush garden design creates a noise buffer from the neighboring traffic

kitchen, dining area, and living room

the entrance is shaped like a niche with a steel door

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project info:

name: Z house

site area: 700 sqm

location: tel aviv, israel
architecture: milic harel architects

photography: amit geron 

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edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom