New York with a Touch of Mediterranean is a modern residence located in Hod HaSharon, Israel, recently designed by Eyal Apple.

Description
The homeowners, a couple and their three young children purchased a plot of land in Hod Hasharon with the intention of building a dream home that would incorporate flavors from their travels as a couple, prior to having kids. The couple approached architect Eyal Apple and his wife Alona Apple, an Interior Designer, with a wealth of ideas and pictures of other properties they liked, which served as inspiration. With a love for architecture and a flair for design, the couple wanted a unique property that would stand out in the urban setting of the city and display features that are different from its neighboring houses. Arch. Apple chose to combine a variety of materials and textures in the property such as exposed concrete, natural stone, and wood cladding, creating an elegant and modern design with unusual and interesting geometric shapes.
The couple wanted an inviting and spacious property and as such Arch. Apple designed large openings that seamlessly blend the interior with the outdoors. A path surrounded by greenery leads to the entrance door which is large and welcoming. The house is practically wrapped in large windows allowing the indoor and outdoor areas to complement each other.
The waterfall swimming pool was designed as the garden?s focal feature, giving it a unique feel that continues inside the property...