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Fascinating Tel Aviv Residence Appears To Float On Water In Grand Style!

If you come from the school of thought that perception is indeed reality, then this contemporary Israeli home does well and truly float on water for you! Surrounded by a sleek reflective surface and clad in glass and large basalt rocks, this house is all about creating the visual illusion of a breezy residence that is gently floating in mid air. While that is indeed just a well orchestrated architectural trick, there is nothing unreal about the lavish interior and the seamless design that blurs the line between the interiors and the outdoors. Nestled in the busy city of Tel Aviv and crafted by Pitsou Kedem Architect, the Float House is truly one-of-a-kind.

Magical entryway of the Tel Aviv home at sunset

A magical entrance that is surrounded by smartly placed wooden slats welcomes you to this gorgeous house. Showcasing a beautiful, transparent pool that holds large basalt rocks and elegantly placed trees, the entranceway sets the tone for the remainder of the house. Step inside and this theme of using water to shape the structure and give it a unique aura continues with a reflective pool that enhances the appeal of the sleek exterior. Large glass windows, doors and walls ensure that the lavish courtyard becomes an extension of the living spaces inside.

A large pool and a spacious deck with ample seating options make up the core of the backyard, while a series of indoor courtyards usher in ample ventilation and visual contrast. Largely clad in stone and glass, the reflective features of each surface and their interplay with light gives the Float House its exceptional sheen. Visually enchanting, this exclusive home shows the true brilliance of reflective pools when done right!

Stunning entryway idea with wooden slats, reflective pools and basalt rock

Trees enliven and add mystic aura to indoor courtyards

Reflective water body gives the home the appearance of floating on water

Beautiful modern kitchen in white with an extended serving area

A view of the bedroom from outside

Expansive use of glass at the Float House

Frameless glass walls and doors connect the bedroom with the courtyards

Luxurious bedroom with asimple, modern design

Bathroom that offers unabated view of the outdoors

Floating vanity in wood with a white frame

Glass walls surround the bathtub in the master bedroom

White standalone tub in the expansive contemporary bathroom

The structure itself is constructed from a series of spaces that are conceivably internal and conceivably external spaces.  The entrance is framed with a wall of wooden slats that constitute what could be considered the initial boundary between the outside and the inside. The different spaces and internal courtyards are joined together into one structure by two ultra-thin roofs supported at one central point…

Lovely shaded pergola in the backyard

Balanced use of stone, glass, wood and water shapes the Float House

Gorgeous lighting takes over after sunset

An array of glass windows define the modern house

Amazing Float House with water body around it reflects the silhouette of the house

Refreshing pool and lavish outdoor spaces of the Float House

Simple and understated design of the Float House

Distinct exterior of the Float House

Wodden slats offer both privacy and ventilation

Stree Facade of the Float House in Tel Aviv

Sherry Nothingam

Sherry is a blogger who loves to live her life to the fullest. She enjoys everything associated with design, décor and stylish modern trends. Born in California, Sherry has grown up on open ranches and in a wild setting, which has defined her taste for design and developed her interest in examining how structures and homes interact with the beauti[...]

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