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Beit Issie Shapiro - בית איזי שפירא

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Type:
sport center
Size:
1,000 sqm
Site Area:
65,000 sqm
Status:
completed
Started:
December 2017
Location:
Raanana
Client:
Beit Issie Shapiro
View of a bright blue sky through a large, grid-patterned glass ceiling in a modern building.
  • Lobby with colorful chairs, a staircase, and thank you wall plaques.
  • An atrium with a glass ceiling, staircase, and colorful seating area.

    “Beit”  means “home” in Hebrew. The concept for this project is a space that fosters a sense of belonging akin to being at home. A place where one desires to stay and grow in a comfortable environment. We envision using a natural palette of calming elements such as wood, vegetation, and ample natural daylight.

    In this project, there are three primary user groups: therapists, clients, and companions. As such, we aim to design three distinct types of spaces:
    – Active spaces throughout the project.
    – Office spaces.
    – Lounges where companions can wait, observe, and support the client.

    We propose creating a central circulation path connecting elevators and staircases with a green patio bathed in natural light. This will serve as the main artery, seamlessly linking all floors of the building.

  • A lounge with bookshelves, seating, and a water dispenser.
  • Indoor swimming pool with benches, life vests, and safety equipment around the tiled area.
  • Bokshelves, yellow chairs, and a blue sofa.
  • A waiting area with two chairs and a view into a colorful playroom through glass doors.
  • A bright, spacious indoor play area with climbing structures and colorful mats.

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