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Innovative algorithm aims to protect Negev Bedouin villages from missile attacks

After repeated missile attacks exposed gaps in Israel’s civil defense, researchers and architects developed a data-driven, algorithm-based system to map and optimize shelters in Negev Bedouin villages, improving access and protection for vulnerable communities

Amnon Direktor | 08.27.25

Extreme makeover: Ramat Gan home abandoned on October 7 facelifted for new family

A family purchases a war-abandoned home in Ramat Gan and transforms it into a vibrant, art-filled sanctuary with the help of interior designer Anna Weil, who blends concrete, wood and bold colors across five levels

Gili Kanelbaum | 08.08.25

Tel Aviv penthouse blends eclectic urbanism with retro European charm

Architect Dana Oberson transforms penthouse into a bold, villa-like urban retreat with vibrant colors and dramatic contrasts between raw concrete and soft textiles

Yulia Prilik-Niv | 08.07.25

פנטהאוז במגדלי בבלי, אדריכלות: גל נאור, ריהוט: אריק בן שמחון

Inside Tel Aviv’s $11M sky-high penthouse designed as a dream home

Duplex penthouse in Tel Aviv’s Park Bavli sold for 43 million shekels, designed by Arik Ben Simhon to feel warm and livable despite its skyscraper setting; natural materials, bespoke furnishings, and sweeping views turn this luxury unit into a serene haven

Gili Kanelbaum‎ | 08.06.25

Architecture as diplomacy: When Israeli know-how helped build Iran

Amid tensions between Israel and Iran, it’s striking to recall that in the 1960s and ’70s, Israeli architects once designed neighborhoods, malls and infrastructure in Iran—enjoying creative freedom and a high standard of living under the Shah’s regime

Talia Levy Rozenboim | 07.06.25

Restored 19th-century Templer home in Galilee up for sale

Built by German Protestants awaiting Christ’s return, the historic stone house served as a clinic before being restored into a family residence and retreat center; owner cites emotional decision to sell after decades of preservation

Miri Ben-David Livi | 07.02.25

Unexpected windfall: State stands to gain big from buildings hit by Iranian missiles

Sweeping proposal would grant immediate compensation to homeowners whose properties were destroyed in missile attacks; in return, the state would inherit land rights, fast-track redevelopment and auction plots to developers

Hila Tsion | 07.02.25

If the safe room survives everything, why not build the whole apartment like it?

Architects Shlomit Zeldman, Benny Perry and Ofer Arusi discuss challenges and innovations in designing Israel’s reinforced rooms, proposing safer and more functional protected spaces for homes and urban environments

Yulia Prilik-Niv | 07.01.25

Sun Rock project merges architecture, energy, and environmental design

In Taiwan’s industrial city of Changhua, a revolutionary building is wrapped entirely in solar panels, it produces more energy than it consumes, marking a breakthrough in architectural design and the global shift toward renewable energy solutions

Amnon Direktor | 07.01.25

Safe room rush: Israelis seek private sheltering solutions after Iran war

Following Israel's deadly conflict with Iran, Israeli homebuyers prioritize safe rooms over traditional amenities, reshaping real estate demands and construction priorities

Miri Ben-David Livi | 06.27.25

Israel to sit out world's most prestigious architecture exhibition; Qatar joins for the first time

Venice Architecture Biennale opens in May with focus on climate crisis responses; in first, Israel will be absent—neither for political nor budgetary reasons—while Gulf state debuts, boosting cultural presence on global stage

Amnon Direktor | 04.03.25

מנהלת הפרויקטים עדי וייס והאדריכלית בר קרבונה, תושבות בארי

Two women rebuild community after surviving October 7 kibbutz massacre

After surviving the Be’eri massacre, Adi Weiss and Bar Karbona turned tragedy into action, spearheading efforts to rebuild their community in a new temporary home; their project provides a haven for healing, as they focus on restoring Be’eri and securing the hostages' return

Roni Green Shaulov | 12.23.24

Jerusalem Design Week opens under 'Ark' theme memorializing war

Dozens of artwork commemorating war in Gaza placed in Jerusalem event including a memorial for a brother taken hostage and greetings to soldiers on the frontline; Alongside many cancellations from international exhibitors, local creators, both Jewish and Arab, have united to express their vision of recovery and hope for the day after

Noa Fenigstein | 09.24.24

שירותים שקופים-אטומים-צבעוניים בפארק, בעיצוב שיגרו באן, שירותים בטוקיו

A sneak peek into Japan's illustrious public restrooms

New project sets out to alter the Japanese aversion to using public facilities in film presenting 17 restrooms built and designed by the country's most famous architects

Amnon Direktor | 06.07.24

דירה יפה כלבנה, בתים מבפנים ירושלים 2024

Top 8 must-see designs at Jerusalem's open house display

153 private and public buildings welcome visitors, showcasing interiors of homes, places of worship, artists' studios and even a semi-transparent villa designed by one of Israel's leading architects

Kai Deckel | 04.05.24

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