Nili Portugali who designed this house says: the approach underlying my design of this houses on the rocky hills of Zichron Yaacov was that a building must grow naturally from the site on which it is built, and not force itself upon it. The process by which the planning decisions were taken on the site was preceded by a study of the needs specified by the family for whom the house was designed. These needs were translated into a list of “patterns”, which abstractly but specifically defined the spatial order of the house. The names of the patterns were taken from the book A Pattern Language (Alexander 1979) including:Entrance Gate; Site Repair; South Facing Outdoors; Main Entrance Door; The Location of the Different Activities Within the Built-Up Area; Wings of Light; Entrance Transition; Focused View; The Flow Through Rooms; Staircase As a Stage etc. The plans of the building developed gradually from the deep interaction between the patterns and the living reality of the site.
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By many, Zichron Yaacov (sometime erroneously spelled Zichron Yaakov, Zichron Ya'acov, Zichron Ya'aqov, Zichron Yaaqov, etc.) is considered a model Israeli town. Founded in 1882, this town has been established as a place of harmony. With its natural beauty of sea, mountains, trees and the sun above, Zichron Yaacov attracts many. Yet, it is its diversity and tolerance which have made residing here so unique for over 125 years. New-comers as well as old timers, Ashkenazi and Sephardim, Orthodox and Secular, Jews and non-Jews live in harmony in this picturesque township of 17,000. Zichron Yaacov is located 170m (approx. 500 feet) above sea level. Whether you come here to visit or make you home here, you are always welcome in Zichron Yaacov! And when you are ready to make Zichron Yaacov or the area your home or second home, the people of BarEl Properties Group are ready to help you find your perfect home here.
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