Project: Rishpon, Israel_Current Status: Completed 2015_My Input: 2008-2015
Client: Zilber Family_Building Architect: de Lange Design
Site area: 8,000 sq.m_Grounds area: 7,000 sq.m
Photo by A. Geron
Project Description
Zilber Residence is a private residence garden in Rishpon, an agricultural village gradually transforming into a high-end residential use. Initially, the owners wished to complement the contemporary design of the house with a 6,000 sqm flat lawn surrounded by exposed concrete walls, despite the presence of an old stable and approximately 30 mature trees on site.
Driven by the desire to preserve the existing trees, and through many meetings and presentations, we managed to interest the owners in alternative approaches.
Driven by the desire to preserve the existing trees, and through many meetings and presentations, we managed to interest the owners in alternative approaches.
Concept sketches
Landscape Strategy
The result was a serene, monochromatic garden that starts with a large grassy area around the pool and dissolves into narrow paths between perennials and trees allowing for quiet strolls and fruit picking. The restrained palette and gradual transition from open to enclosed spaces reinforce a sense of calm and continuity across the site
Final plan
Responsibilities
I managed the project from concept through construction oversight, including client liaison and coordination with the architect and consulting team. The vegetation plan was developed in collaboration with Ofer Rappaport of the Zur-Wolf Landscape Architects team.
Photo by A. Geron
