Architectica is writing for The first issue of the Bezalel Papers on Architecture on the topic of ‘bne-betcha’ (build your own home) as the prime example of architectonic pluralism in the Israeli built environment. check it out:  http://www.bezalel-architecture.com/category/issues/issue01/

We searched for a new form of concrete tiling for this new Restaurant/bar/cafe we are desinging in Ehad Haam st (TLV). came up with this custom tiles, 10 by 30 cm, to be laid in ‘fishbone’ pattern. what do u think?

just opened! an exhibition in Genia Shriber University Gallery (Tel-Aviv) displaying the sad and funny phennomenon of shelter building. Architectica answered the open call for entries and now presenting: FUTURE ARCHIOLOGIES – After the  disengagement from the Gaza strip, all the ‘protected spaces’ from the houses have been moved to the settelments around Gaza, now in danger of palestinian bombs. these ‘protected’ rooms, made of solid concrete, where ment to be attached onto every house in my aunt’s Kibuz but for [...]

literaly – a room in the trees… in this hotel in Sweden they thought it would be nice to spend a night or two in the trees. we completely agree!the interior is all made with plywood and the exterior is a highly reflective glass, allowing 360 degrees of tree tops perspective. now i wish i could go to sweden. well, another item to add to the wish list for this year.

beautiful and sad images by Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison (form the amazing Landezine…) the images are both archaic and futuristic – atmosphere of the end of the world but also a begining. happy and thoughtful new year everyone.

We juts moved to our new office on Yehuda Halevi st. yey!