A Villa on Cloud Nine, Israel

This apartment was designed like a private villa, whilst actually being located on the 21st floor. This penthouse apartment, located on the 21st floor of an apartment block in central Israel was bought by a family of six. The owners wanted a “Villa in the clouds”, in the sense that the property, spreading across 220 sqm of living space, and a 170 sqm balcony, would incorporate all the functionalities that standard private homes have, such as a family room, a wide corridor and a stunning outdoor space. Designer Nitzan Horowitz, who was hired to manage the renovation, designed the apartment in a way that would accommodate the family’s needs. The project started on the day the first set of keys was received and lasted seven months.

The best materials and suppliers were chosen from an Italian designed kitchen through furniture that was ordered from France six months in advance, including the bedroom furniture. The attention to detail and materials was meticulous, and a variety of elements were incorporated to make the apartment unique.

A light yet dominant wall was created in the main living space, and fitted with an audio system, a/c, a wine bar and additional storage. Each unit was tailor-made to meet its specific functionality as well as serve the various forms of entertainment carried out in the living space. The entrance hall shares a wall with the family corner and structural pillars were used to continue the separation with an airier feel. The Italian kitchen is made of Mil-Tec (Industrial material) in two shades, one that resembles steel, and the other corresponds with the color of the living space carpentry.