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    Transparency and privacy: This design dilemma can be solved

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    “A returning customer who becomes a friend.” This is how interior designer Nitzan Horovitz began to describe the office he designed for his client, who is now his friend. “I designed his family’s house nine years ago. Now, when he decided to buy an office in one of the luxury towers in central Israel, I was called back for the job,” Horovitz said.

    According to Horovitz, “The client gave me complete creative freedom. He explained the nature of the work, the client interactions, and the workflow, and that’s how we started.”

    NITZAN HOROVITZ DESIGNERS (Source: Oded Smadar)
    NITZAN HOROVITZ DESIGNERS (Source: Oded Smadar)

    The office, which offers boutique and unique financial solutions, has two partners. “The idea was to create maximum transparency in the spaces while preserving the privacy of employees and customers; this was a contradiction at first glance. The layout was therefore unconventional; chairs were placed in front of the walls. This allowed me to evaluate each employee’s perspective. what they see, who can see them, their importance, exposure to natural light stay and powerful city views.”

    NITZAN HOROVITZ DESIGNERS (Source: Oded Smadar)
    NITZAN HOROVITZ DESIGNERS (Source: Oded Smadar)

    Horovitz continued: “I used rounded walls and arches to achieve transparency, creating a playful, interconnected design in the space, providing the necessary transparency. The walls are covered in white Arava plaster, which combines with sunlight to add warmth and an inviting ambiance to the space.”

    NITZAN HOROVITZ DESIGNERS (Source: Oded Smadar)
    NITZAN HOROVITZ DESIGNERS (Source: Oded Smadar)

    The entrance area, which Horovitz calls the icebreaker zone, features a reception bar where interactions take place standing or semi-seated. It is strictly informal and designed to facilitate initial interactions before formal meetings in the conference room. “This is definitely not a waiting area, but rather a place to break the ice, offering visitors a relaxed feel,” Horovitz insists.

    Spanning an area of ​​140 square metres, the office includes a conference room and individual offices for partners. In particular, the area has no sharp corners; instead, rounded elements flow seamlessly and light fixtures complement the curves. A style-free design with minimalist materials: cladding running the length of the space, a surrounding beam and various shades of grey. The office’s monochromatic theme emphasizes the views and natural light that appear effortlessly throughout the room; Each wall has continuous glass, providing complete privacy despite transparency.

    NITZAN HOROVITZ DESIGNERS (Source: Oded Smadar)
    NITZAN HOROVITZ DESIGNERS (Source: Oded Smadar)

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    The design is clean and understated, yet exudes luxury. It’s both warm and inviting, with clever systems discreetly hidden for lighting, sound and power. “To me, this office feels like home in every sense; it’s cozy and comfortable, there are warm touches thanks to the use of wood, rugs, draperies, abundant fabrics that add richness, and art that plays an important role in the space,” Horovitz stated.

    NITZAN HOROVITZ DESIGNERS (Source: Oded Smadar)
    NITZAN HOROVITZ DESIGNERS (Source: Oded Smadar)

    Since the meetings were informal, the owner’s room was designed as a mini lounge. It continues the icebreaker theme of the entry area and includes a private outdoor balcony. A versatile wall in the conference room features a TV screen with smart systems hidden behind it.



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