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The Magnificent Mosaics of Khirbat Al-Mafjar

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During the first half of the eighth century CE, near the ancient city of Jericho, in what is now called the Palestinian Territories near Israel, magnificent mosaic floors were created for the audience hall and the baths (hammam) of a palace, now known as "Hisham's Palace."

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Grand Modernist House in Israel Opens Up to Its Own Courtyard

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Blinds, shutters, and curtains are ready at any minute to increase privacy in every room, but it’s not as critical, since all indiscretion is directed toward a private yard.

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National Park, Israel

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This will probably be the final post on my trip to Israel. Uncategorized Architecture details historic Inspiration Israel mosaics Surfaces Travel' History tells us it took 12 years to build. Upon its completion in 10/9 BCE great festivities were held. I, of course, couldn’t wait to find the mosaics that I knew had to be there.

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Travels

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This is a glimpse of what I hope to see in Israel this coming week. Uncategorized Architecture Design Inspiration Israel Tel Aviv Travel' I am hoping to explore the “White City” in Tel Aviv along with countless other great architectural treasures. I will have lots to share upon my return.

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Travels: The Bauhaus in Tel Aviv

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On my recent trip to Israel I planned some extra time to see just a few of the thousand or so Bauhaus stucco buildings that still exist in Tel Aviv. Uncategorized Architecture Design Inspiration Israel materials Tel Aviv Travel' They are not hard to find or identify.

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New Year’s Greeting

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The year was marked personally and professionally by a number of achievements both big and small; a milestone birthday celebrated with a high tea (cucumber sandwiches and all), a graduation, a great trip to Paris with 10 friends and an extraordinary trip to Israel with family, 50 blog posts and a contract with Rizzoli to write a book!

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30 Masculine Bedroom Ideas Evoking Style

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Neutral colors bathed in natural light from large windows overlooking Ukraine’s fourth-largest city create a sense of calm. Seen in this luxury opera penthouse with inspiring Armani Design décor in Israel, the master bedroom above is a freeform work of art with generous use of the given panorama. Enough to enjoy his favorite things.