New House Inspiration

The renovation extended the back of the house to increase the home's square footage. It also added an additional bedroom with an ensuite bath, and the master bedroom received a new walk-in closet and sliding doors leading to the backyard.

The west-facing outdoor patio is protected by deep roof overhangs lined with southern yellow pine.

A focal point of the living area is the aesthetically pleasing fireplace wall, which elegantly mixes materials and features a mantel that runs across to meet the staircase tread. The open stairs lead up to an airy bedroom.

A wall covered in graphite-colored Ann Sacks tile runs from the kitchen out to the covered porch. Similarly, the sheetrock ceiling and the concrete flooring are extended from inside to outside—a cost-saving measure that provides visual continuity. The Hot Mesh outdoor dining chairs are by Blu Dot.

In the 1950s, Ramat HaSharon, close to Tel Aviv, was home to numerous brutalist structures. There, architect Pitsou Kedem, craving the same style for his own family house, built it as two squares of concrete stacked atop each other. Materials like iron, wood, and silicate brick, along with a skylight that runs along the length of the stairwell, imbue it with a welcoming sense of earthiness.

The guest bathroom.

The couple added a 50-year-old olive tree to create a sense of arrival for guests.

The L-shaped lot—and the decision to create a private courtyard and patio—made the kitchen and dining space the natural hub of the ground floor. Sweet installed full-length cabinetry on the western wall for storage, and included a wood niche for convenience.

The glass box entry was added in 1964. The home is a series of light-filled moments and lovely views of the surrounding landscape.

Front Entry.