In our first issue of “Material Matters” Evgenia Chucharina, Architect and Co-Founder of Black Wall Interior shares her recommendations on choosing the ideal countertop. When choosing a countertop, we usually think first about esthetics: the color, the texture, how it matches the cabinetry. But in real life, other things matter
Many product designers face the same question: how can you showcase your work to clients if you don’t have a showroom? How do you let people not only see an item in a photo, but also experience it in real life—touch it, and imagine it in their own home? An
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
When the couple approached designer Shlomit Glik, they had just purchased a new contractor-grade apartment in Ramat Hasharon. Both in their 60s—she, a civil engineer, and he, a retired defense industry professional—they were transitioning from a spacious private home with a garden to a smaller apartment in the city. 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.
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
When a Home Breathes History: A Brussels Apartment by Evgenia Dymkina Designing a space with a sense of history is always a balancing act — between the old and the new, between architectural heritage and current trends, between tradition and the modern needs of everyday life. That’s exactly what Evgenia
The client’s main request was to quickly transform an unfurnished, rented apartment within a limited budget into a comfortable home for a family with children. The challenge? Designer Olga Burakova shared her experience of completing the entire process—layout planning, furniture selection, lighting, and décor installation—within just three weeks, all while