Yoav Messer and Nelly Skomorovsky are architects with many years of experience and a recognizable design language. Yoav is the founder of Messer Architects, and Nelly is the studio’s lead architect. Together, they work on projects where architecture becomes a form of dialogue with the city, its history, and its
For landscape architect Itai Salem, a garden is a living, breathing extension of home. Rooted in curiosity and guided by intuition, his approach blends architectural structure with the rhythm of nature. In this conversation, Itai shares how proportion, repetition, and emotion shape his design process, why plants, not paving, should
The DI Catalogue team met with architect and interior designer Yehuda Ben Ishay in his Tel Aviv studio – a warm, creative space MakomTLV. We spoke with Yehuda about the distinctive Israeli approach to space and interior design, shaped by light, material, and emotion, and about his own philosophy of
Every space tells a different story — whether it’s a compact apartment or a large public building. Each scale brings its own challenges and rewards. In our conversation with Raanan Stern, co-founder of RUST Architects, we explored his favorite aspects of the profession, the materials he often turns to, the
While autumn is coming closer and with it comes the reminder of how quickly our world is changing—and how often the field of education struggles to keep up. One of the biggest challenges lies in the physical spaces themselves: many school and kindergarten buildings simply weren’t designed for today’s reality.
Biophilic design is rapidly gaining popularity both in Israel and around the world. What is trending and why is it becoming so popular? This approach aims to enhance human well-being by creating a connection with nature through design. Its foundation lies in key elements: natural lighting, efficient ventilation, living plants, water features, natural materials, and
In the heart of Сentral Israel, a home for art collectors who often host family and friends was conceived as both sanctuary and gallery—a place where loved ones gather on weekends, and where art lives not on pedestals, but within the quiet rhythm of daily life. The central challenge Ronnie
On the eve of the annual Open House festival in Tel Aviv, we sat down with one of the organizers – Aviva Levinson – to hear about how the project started, what it’s all about, and what interesting places and stories are waiting for us this year. Open House in
