Residential Studio

This residential building attempts to find a balance between the appeal of an urban community with intimate connections, and the desire to live an anonymous lifestyle, independent in the urban area. The project is based on the research of two extrem contradictory test cases - El Lissitzky's horizontal skyscraper and the Casbian construction. The goal of the project is to examine the possibility of combining these two lifestyles, but the combination does not necessitate a compromise.
The design seeks to address the questions of how can these two types of housing can be accommodated in the same space without concessions, where do these styles intersect and what results from this convergence?
The project is located in the heart of old Petah Tikva, in front of the Founders Square; a central area in the city though lacking sufficient urban renewal. The 120-unit building accommodates a commercial and recreational floor that contributes to its connection to the entire city, while taking into account the uniqueness of many areas in its view.