My Story

When material disappears – the spirit remains

In our world, two worlds exist – the world of material and the world of spirit. An external world and an internal world. Material is a means, not an end. The external movement it produces is intended to evoke an internal experience of the person within, which is difficult to explain in words but is powerfully present. I design the space so that it is not only aesthetic and functional, but also connected to the depth of your being as people who live in it. Through precise selection of material, the light that enters and the interaction between the parts of the space – all these are tools to create that experience of calm, balance and meaning. It is not the wall that is the main thing, but the inner experience it enables. Architecture where the spirit touches the material, and the material makes room for the spirit.

Michal Shilgi

My name is Michal Shilgi, a graduate of the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Bezalel, Jerusalem. I established my architecture studio in Karkur in 2011 where I specialize in private homes and education centers. My vision is to plan and design modern buildings with artistic depth and sustainable thinking. I approach planning with a broad vision and perspective, which respects and enables environmental and historic elements to sit in harmony with new designs. We enjoy exploring the relationship between material and space, environment and life.

The Studio

We enjoy exploring the relationship between material and space, environment and life. Our passion is designing spacious, simple and pleasant living spaces that reflect environmental aspects such as lot conditions, light, wind, sun, good proportions, quality materials and precision True to our architectural vision and guiding principles, the architectural planning is merely the starting point, we invest a great deal of individual attention and effort into interior design, carpentry design as well as in unique construction details. Every project’s planning involves an in-depth examination of multiple aspects such as the client’s needs and personal style, indoor-outdoor flow, as well as budget and technical solutions . The studio design process is based on extensive expertise and experience in planning, licensing and construction process and procedure.

My architectural approach rests on five key principles:

Humanity

Architecture is aimed at shaping spaces for humans, who use it and experience it. Therefore, my architectural work is always client-centered!

Usability

The architectural creation must be usable no less than shoes or reading glasses.

Structural unity

The architectural creation must express its structural language and principles.

Organic harmony

Architecture as a whole must reflect the period of time in which it is created, its culture, economy, and aspirations.

Beauty & aesthetics

The architectural creation is whole,when its conceptual basis is reflected in its good proportions, composition and harmony.

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