Meet Ron Spiegel, architect and owner of the “Spiegel Architects” firm, which deals with diverse projects such as private homes, apartments, residential buildings, commercial and industrial buildings, and more.

The firm’s projects demonstrate a combination of vision, emotion, and functionality, with the foundations of the planning process being an investigation of the clients’ needs and dreams, their budget, and the terrain data.

“I am here to create architecture – a connection between art, dream and reality. The basis of the process is the exploration of the program, and from there I begin the journey together with the clients.”

“All along the way, we are meticulous about detailed planning based on the cornerstones of the data we collected at the beginning.”

Welcome to a house in Hod Hasharon, which combines nostalgia for the old house that stood on the lot, and modern design with industrial touches. The house was designed for a family of five and is 200 square meters in area.

The old house stood in the center of the lot, and thanks to the good feelings and memories it evoked in the family members, it was decided to stick to its boundaries as much as possible.

At the same time, the needs of family members were taken into account in order to create a private and intimate corner for each person, while at the same time designing spaces that encourage gatherings and quality family time.

“We chose to leave the signature of the original house, and some of its walls were preserved. We created a rectangular structure to maximize the space and stay within the principle boundaries of the old house.”

“In doing so, we added a protected space so that the final shape resembles the letter L,” explains Ron. The house is divided into two main blocks – public and private, each of which has a sloping roof, creating a mirror image of each other.

An impressive entrance door covered in porcelain panels leads to the public space, which benefits from a double-height sloping ceiling that enhances the sense of space.

The living room is located opposite the door, and next to it is a staircase detached from the walls, creating a visual separation between the public space and the private wing, which includes the parents’ unit and the youngest son’s bedroom.

A two-way metal library was designed under the staircase, with shelves some of which were covered in oak. The unique staircase, the height of the space, and the gallery designed for the two older sons on the top floor create a feeling of an urban loft and allow for a direct connection between the two floors. The kitchen is located behind the living room and has a large island in its center with an integrated stove.

Seating on both sides of the island allows family members to gather for shared meals.

A continuous facade that begins in the kitchen and accompanies the public space also continues the connection between the levels. It is entirely covered in a dark graphite shade, and incorporates open, illuminated niches for display.

Outside, a garden rich in tropical and Israeli vegetation has been designed alongside an old, protective tree. The garden wraps around the pool area, the guest quarters, and the outdoor kitchen.

Planning and design – Ron Spiegel

Photography – Elad Gonen

Editor – Ofri Paz