{"id":11072,"date":"2023-04-25T10:35:33","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T08:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/?p=11072"},"modified":"2023-04-25T10:35:56","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T08:35:56","slug":"modern-stonework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/architecture\/modern-stonework\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern stonework"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb38e769a0e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb38e769a0e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/architecture\/modern-stonework\/#A_travertine_facade\" >A travertine fa\u00e7ade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/architecture\/modern-stonework\/#Volumes_open_to_the_outside\" >Volumes open to the outside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/architecture\/modern-stonework\/#Sandy_and_earthy_colours_in_harmony_with_the_surrounding_nature\" >Sandy and earthy colours in harmony with the surrounding nature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/architecture\/modern-stonework\/#A_holistic_approach_to_the_project\" >A holistic approach to the project<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Overlooking the outskirts of Jerusalem, the Stone Villa stands on a plot of land formerly used as a cooperative kibbutz, bordering the Arab town of Abu Ghosh.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_travertine_facade\"><\/span>A travertine fa\u00e7ade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Designed to achieve a balanced alternation between unrefined travertine stone slabs, thin black aluminium frames, wooden cladding, black vertical slats and raw concrete lintels and beams, the house, which sits on the edge of the two towns, Arab and Jewish, creates a fictitious frontier that conveys a message of respect, for its surroundings and for its neighbours, and calls for \u201ccoexistence\u201d, explains Israeli architect Dana Oberson, Chief Architect and founder of the Dana Oberson Architects Studio. The choice of travertine as the fa\u00e7ade cladding tells a story and embraces an identity, as it is the stone used to build the region\u2019s agricultural terraces. In the majestic, full-height hall, an elegant leather Terminal 1 chair by B&amp;B Italia takes pride of place while engravings by Israeli artist Amir Tomashov adorn the walls.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11018\" style=\"width: 543px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11018\" class=\"center wp-image-11018 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_02.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amit Geron<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_11021\" style=\"width: 679px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11021\" class=\"center wp-image-11021 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_03.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" width=\"669\" height=\"800\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amit Geron<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volumes_open_to_the_outside\"><\/span>Volumes open to the outside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From an architectural point of view, the building is structured into two volumes following the slope of the land and facing out towards the sea. In the upper part of the slope are the service quarters, including a small independent flat. In the lower part, the living quarters housing the bedrooms, reception rooms, dining room and kitchen. Designed by Samgal Kitchens, the kitchen has been opened completely to take in the view and is separated from the living room and the dining room by a central island. The dark oak veneer with a touch of light wood is a theme also taken up by the Wishbone chairs by Carl Hansen, which encircle a majestic table from Girsberger. In the lounge area, a grey corner sofa by B&amp;B Italia, a black B&amp;B Italia Tufty Too pouffe by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/fr\/design\/patricia-urquiola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patricia Urquiola<\/a> and a glass Quadrato Espositore coffee table by De Padova seem to blend in with the hillside landscape thanks to the range of sandy and earthy tones harmonising perfectly with the surrounding nature.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11024\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11024\" class=\"center wp-image-11024 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_04.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" width=\"900\" height=\"841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_04.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_04-768x718.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amit Geron<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_11030\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11030\" class=\"center wp-image-11030 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_05-1.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_05-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_05-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amit Geron<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sandy_and_earthy_colours_in_harmony_with_the_surrounding_nature\"><\/span>Sandy and earthy colours in harmony with the surrounding nature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Located in the second wing of the house, the living room-library has been thought out to be a corner of tranquillity flooded by natural light. The vast, fully glazed wall reveals a spectacular view of the surrounding crops, nature and sky. \u201cAs we were developing the project and the surroundings, it was important for us to avoid fences and railings and to blend in completely with the environment. We decided that the house should act as a seam rather than as a separating boundary,\u201d explains Dana Oberson. The stone seems to emerge from the outside before gracefully flowing into the inside of the house where a huge vintage carpet hosts a De Padova natural leather sofa and a set of De Padova natural leather coffee tables, effectively set off by two leather-seated armchairs, also from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bebitalia.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">B&amp;B Italia<\/a>. The variation on the theme of beige is a perfect match with the stone. On the metal wall at the back of this space, above the open fire, an ink work on paper by Israeli artist Moran Kliger catches the eye.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11042\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11042\" class=\"center wp-image-11042 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_06-2.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" width=\"900\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_06-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_06-2-768x579.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amit Geron<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_11039\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11039\" class=\"center wp-image-11039 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_07.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" width=\"900\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_07.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_07-768x694.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amit Geron<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The architect has designed an outdoor patio to link the two parts of the building. At its centre is a water feature encompassing a glorious frangipani tree (Plumeria) with a gnarled trunk that splits into short, twisted and thick branches. In the summer, it produces fragrant five-petalled flowers in various shades of white and yellow. The terrace laid with large Basaltina sandstone slabs carries this water feature further and runs along the entire fa\u00e7ade. The same slabs have been used in the bathrooms, both on the floor and on the shelves. In addition to the basement studio, the property has four bedrooms, each with its own generous bathroom. The master bedroom, located on the right-hand side and connected to the rest of the house by a concrete walkway, opens onto a large covered terrace with a breathtaking view of the wild expanse of olive trees, pine trees and heather.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11045\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11045\" class=\"center wp-image-11045 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_08.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_08.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_08-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amit Geron<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_11048\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11048\" class=\"center wp-image-11048 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_09.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_09.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_09-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amit Geron<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_holistic_approach_to_the_project\"><\/span>A holistic approach to the project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the Holy City serving as a backdrop, and the Mediterranean Sea visible in the distance on clear days, a long rectangular infinity pool set into the terrace seems to be suspended on the horizon. The name chosen for the house, Peace, reflects its geographical location in a quiet, secluded site, free from the noise and grind of urban life. The Dana Oberson Studio adopts a holistic approach to all its projects, from the environmental and landscape aspects to the sensitivity it shows in its design of architectural spaces and their decoration and its selection of furniture and lighting.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11054\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11054\" class=\"center wp-image-11054 size-full\" title=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_10b-1.jpg\" alt=\"VILLAS Decoration Villa Stone\" width=\"900\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_10b-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/STONE-VILLA_10b-1-768x471.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amit Geron<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overlooking the outskirts of Jerusalem, the Stone Villa stands on a plot of land formerly used as a cooperative kibbutz, bordering the Arab town of Abu Ghosh. A travertine fa\u00e7ade Designed to achieve a balanced alternation between unrefined travertine stone slabs, thin black aluminium frames, wooden cladding, black vertical slats and raw concrete lintels and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":11017,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11072","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architecture"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11072","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11072"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11072\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11078,"href":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11072\/revisions\/11078"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11017"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11072"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11072"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.villasdecoration.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}