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Tel Aviv Garden Apartment Becomes a Family Home Inspired by New York and Thailand
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By קליה מור
First reported by N12 · Jun 17, 2026
What happened
A Tel Aviv family of six transformed a 167-square-meter contractor apartment and 200-square-meter garden into a custom six-room home. Designed by Shimrit Kaufman of SK Designers, the four-year project blends New York urban style with Thai-inspired natural materials and minimalist luxury.
- 01A Tel Aviv garden apartment was rebuilt as a custom family home.
- 02The 167-square-meter unit gained six rooms and about 200 square meters of garden.
- 03Designer Shimrit Kaufman said the concept fused New York energy with Thailand’s wild natural feel.
- 04The four-year renovation hid systems and storage in custom carpentry.
- 05The home includes five bedrooms, a concealed pantry, and a luxury master suite.
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