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Vintage finds finally come out of storage in this Haifa home makeover

After years of keeping her collections packed in boxes, a mother of two teens bought an old apartment on Haifa's Carmel; they now take center stage in a colorful, character-filled home that gives the past pride of place

Liona Mankali | 08.17.26

Abu Dhabi bets billions on culture — and the world’s biggest architects

From the Louvre and Guggenheim to museums, mosques and immersive art, Saadiyat Island is becoming a global culture hub — and a showcase of UAE soft power

Amnon Direktor | 08.15.26

From storage space to outdoor living room: The rise of the modern balcony

Larger apartments and luxury towers are increasingly treating balconies as extensions of the home, with kitchens, dining areas, layered planting and privacy features designed for daily use

ynet Global | 07.25.26

Inside the 900-square-meter Israeli home built around concrete, light and landscape

Designed by Ronnie Alroy Architects, the three-level residence uses exposed concrete, skylights, glazing and planted courtyards to connect its living spaces with the surrounding terrain while balancing monumental scale with warmth and privacy

ynet Global | 07.19.26

Inside the blue dream villa with a private cinema and pool

A 500-square-meter family home in central Israel was transformed from a beautiful but empty shell into a layered, eclectic retreat, with turquoise and deep blue accents, custom furniture, a windowless cinema room and an outdoor dining area for 24 guests

Yulia Prilik-Niv‏ | 07.04.26

400 million tennis balls trashed each year, then turned into luxury furniture

As Wimbledon opens in London, Belgian designer Mathilde Wittock is reimagining one of tennis’ biggest waste problems, turning discarded balls into benches, armchairs, acoustic panels and sculptural furniture that preserve the marks of the game

Amnon Direktor | 06.29.26

From street trash to viral home design: Israeli creator turns junk into coveted decor

Shoval Keren finds discarded objects on the street, transforms them into playful design pieces on TikTok and gives each creation to a follower who will love it

Miri Ben-David Livi | 06.15.26

Stadium or spaceship? The mega-arenas redefining World Cup 2026

The tournament will be played across 16 venues in the US, Mexico and Canada, with many NFL stadiums adapted for FIFA rules and designed around giant screens, retractable roofs, luxury suites and all-day entertainment

Amnon Direktor | 06.12.26

רז בר בעיצוב של אופק נחמני, מתוך פרויקט "מורפוזה"

Without hiding the scars: Israeli students design clothes for wounded IDF soldiers

A special Shenkar project paired fashion design students with soldiers wounded since October 7, creating functional, personal garments that do not erase their injuries but help restore confidence, visibility and self-expression

Itai Yaakov | 06.09.26

Project for the Israeli Air Force in southern Israel — Architecture by Ada Karmi-Melamede Architects

Designing order for Israel’s security age

Architect Ori Lanir says defense projects demand more than protection, requiring flexible spaces that create order, clarity and calm inside complex systems

ynet Global | 05.30.26

Which are Israel’s most beautiful buildings? Bibas memorial, luxury homes among 2026 architecture finalists

The annual Architecture and Design Award will name 12 winners from 200 projects, in a ceremony saluting Israel’s north and architects who served in reserves while continuing to shape public space, housing and memorial sites

Talia Levy Rozenboim | 05.25.26

Stainless steel makes a bold comeback in home design

Stainless steel, a 1970s favorite that had a successful revival 15 years ago, is back in home design; the cold, tough industrial material is moving beyond kitchens into living rooms and bedrooms, adding a bold edge

Miri Ben-David Livi | 05.25.26

From self-taught seamstress to bridal designer: Renana Gitit’s fashion journey

Self-taught fashion designer Renana Gitit turned her own wedding dress into a bridal business, offering boho-style gowns at accessible prices in Pardes Hanna, where she says a growing food and nightlife scene has transformed local life

Assi Haim | 05.23.26

Meet the bold new Israeli designers turning fashion into fantasy, identity and art

From sculpted leather to monster-like jewelry and viral-ready accessories, these seven young labels are chasing global stages while turning war, identity and local limits into design language

Itay Yaacov | 05.20.26

Anchor in Israel: English-speaking immigrants reshape Israeli home design

Bazelet Architects says rising aliyah is turning home planning into emotional relocation support, with remote management, cultural gaps and tradition shaping design

ynet Global | 05.08.26