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Interior Designer Revitalizes Historic Jaffa Flea Market Building Into Creative Hub

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First reported by Mako · Jul 15, 2026

What happened

Orel Katz, an interior designer, restored a historic stone building in Jaffa's Flea Market, preserving its Ottoman-era features and turning it into a multifunctional home and creative venue. The project, completed over a year with a million-shekel investment, reflects authentic Jaffa style and supports Katz's local businesses and community efforts.

01Orel Katz restored an Ottoman-era stone building in Jaffa's Flea Market into a home and creative space.
02The 240 sqm two-story building was renovated over a year with a budget of about one million shekels.
03Katz preserved original stone arches and walls, emphasizing an authentic Jaffa tribal design.
04The space serves as Katz's residence, event venue The Temple Jaffa, and base for his market businesses.
05Katz sources and refurbishes furnishings from the flea market to maintain local cultural character.
06He aims to revive Jaffa's creative community after recent economic and social challenges.

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