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Neot Hovav Council House

Facades · Neot Hovav, the Negev, Israel — 2023
Architect
Ada Karmi-Melamede Architects
Photographer
Amit Geron
Neot Hovav Council House
§ Design note
  1. 01Continuing the Daylight. The narrow, deep windows create a uniform movement of natural light; the artificial lighting carries that same movement into the evening.
  2. 02Presence on the Ridge. At night, the lit stone facades give the building a quiet presence above Highway 40, as the gateway to the industrial council.
  3. 03Dialogue with the Desert. Light levels are calibrated to the Negev's dark night landscape — a measured presence that does not compete with the desert sky.
The illuminated stone facade at dusk
Wide view of the facade at blue hour
Stone facade and external stairs at dusk
Aerial view of the curving roof in the desert landscape
Entrance lobby with a colourful artwork and curving ceiling
The atrium with suspended pendant fixtures
Daylight washing the curving walls
Light shafts above the entrance space
The curving timber balustrade in the atrium
The atrium galleries across the floors
Colonnade courtyard between the two wings
The building in the Neot Hovav desert landscape
§ Technical notes
  1. 01Facade Integration. Fixtures are integrated with the stone facades and the curving concrete wall so the lighting reads as part of the architecture.
  2. 02Atrium Lighting. Pendant fixtures and indirect light accompany the atrium across its floors and the curving timber balustrade.
  3. 03Glare & Spill Control. Optics and aiming control glare and limit spill into the dark desert surroundings.
  4. 04Outdoor Durability. Exterior fixtures are specified for the desert climate and straightforward long-term maintenance.