Staircase and Metal Tread Biophilic design prefers natural over synthetic materials, as human beings innately feel more at ease with the former. In this house in Israel, the limestone walls are recycled from dismantled houses in the region. The stone staircase is original.  Photo 2 of 7 in A 250-Year-Old Stone House in Israel with a Surprisingly Modern Interior by Sarah Akkoush

A 250-Year-Old Stone House in Israel with a Surprisingly Modern Interior

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Biophilic design prefers natural over synthetic materials, as human beings innately feel more at ease with the former. In this house in Israel, the limestone walls are recycled from dismantled houses in the region. The stone staircase is original.