The Haifa House, designed by Israeli architect Pitsou Kedem, is located in Haifa's French Carmel neighborhood.
The architect drew inspiration from the Bauhaus style, a design movement that gained traction in Israel in the wake of international styling trends, and is characterized by a uniformity of color and simple finishes. Kedem sought to merge this design with contemporary styling practices. The project description states, "The sophistication and the minimalism that existed at the heyday of the Bauhaus period have been translated, in this latest reincarnation, into a spacial purity and prestigious restraint."
The architect wanted to ensure movement and spatial continuity throughout the house. He did so by creating a symbiotic relationship between the center of the house and its surrounding segments. He also exercised restraint with materials, colors and directions, ultimately creating a refined and timeless space.
Historically Minimalist Mansions
The Haifa House Exhibits the Classism of the Bauhaus Style
Trend Themes
1. Contemporary Bauhaus - Incorporating the minimalist and uniform design principles of the Bauhaus movement with contemporary styling practices.
2. Spatial Continuity - Creating a symbiotic relationship between the center of the house and its surrounding segments to ensure movement and spatial continuity.
3. Restrained Design - Exercising restraint with materials, colors, and directions to create a refined and timeless space.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Opportunities for architects to innovate by drawing inspiration from historic design movements and incorporating contemporary practices to create unique and timeless spaces.
2. Interior Design - Opportunities for interior designers to explore restrained design by exercising control with materials, colors, and spatial organization to create sophisticated and elegant spaces.
3. Real Estate - Opportunities for real estate professionals to market minimalist and refined spaces to a discerning clientele looking for timeless yet modern design.