Fast Friends Share a Brutalist-Inspired Home in Tel Aviv
A pair of young families move into a compact low-rise that feels like a roomy villa.
When Zahi Wasserstein Ronen found an entire small building for sale in downtown Tel Aviv, he and his longtime friend and former design school classmate Roee Shachnai jumped at the chance to purchase it.
Pockets of greenery and outdoor space add dimension to a two-family home in downtown Tel Aviv.
Photo: Shai Gil
Their idea was to create a new, two-apartment home on the site for the eight members of their families. "Building with or without friends is awful, but it’s definitely easier with friends," jokes Roee.
Photo: Shai Gil
After an 18-month build, a four-story home with open and airy living spaces rose from the compact, 2,000-square-foot lot. Designer Yulie Wollman’s concept—a sleek, industrial villa—unifies both homes through materials and color.
"We gave the architect a hard time by being ourselves, by being very stubborn," adds Roee.
Photo: Shai Gil
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