A Glass Enclosed Home Office Allows Light And Views To Pass Through While Remaining A Separate Space

March 1, 2022
A modern home office enclosed within a glass room.

WE Architects has transformed a typical 70’s style apartment in Tel Aviv, Israel, that had old and neglected vibes.

One of the key design elements of the updated interior is the inclusion of a home office.

A modern matte black kitchen with a home office tucked away behind glass walls.

Located within the communal space, the home office is tucked away behind glass walls, allowing it to be separated from the open plan living room / kitchen / dining room, but at the same time, still being connected by sight.

Located within the communal space, the home office is tucked away behind glass walls, allowing it to be separated from the open plan living room / kitchen / dining room, but at the same time, still being connected by sight.

The glass walls also enable the communal space to enjoy a flow of natural light from multiple directions thus creating a more spacious feel.

A modern black kitchen with white countertops and a glass wall.

The contrasting black framed windows complement the fan, rug, and desk legs.

A modern home office with windows that provide views of the kitchen and living room.

Let’s take a look at the other areas of the home…

The Living Room

The designer’s approach was to find an elegant way to both accommodate a large number of people while entertaining, but without sacrificing a large portion of the living and storage spaces. This led them to design a solution that consists of a birch bench, allowing space for both relaxing in front of the TV and hosting a large number of guests comfortably.

A modern open plan living room, dining area, and kitchen, also includes a large window bench.
A modern living room with built-in cabinetry underneath the tv, and a wood window bench.
A modern living room with built-in cabinetry and wood window bench.
A modern living room with a large window bench.

The Kitchen

The adjacent kitchen is both minimalist in its design and its color. The matte black “L” shaped kitchen with a white countertop, wraps around the extendable round wooden dining table and incorporates open storage units dedicated specifically for frequently used appliances.

A modern L-shaped kitchen with matte black cabinets.
A modern living room with a large window bench for extra seating.

The Main Bedroom And Ensuite Bathroom

The main bedroom has an evergreen-colored accent wall that also includes the bedside storage units and the framing of the bed, creating a cohesive look. Outside the bedroom, there’s a small balcony, packed with lush vegetation and matching poppy tiles.

The primary bedroom has an evergreen-colored accent wall that also includes the bedside storage units and the framing of the bed, creating a cohesive look.
A modern bedroom with black window frames.

The master bedroom’s ensuite has hexagonal elongated pale pink tiles, while the flooring consists of small black and white terrazzo tiles, which echo all the other black and white accents found nearby.

A modern ensuite bathroom includes pale pink tiles, while the bedroom has evergreen accent walls.
This modern bathroom includes hexagonal elongated pale pink tiles, while the flooring consists of small black and white terrazzo tiles

The Nursery

In the nursery, pale blue custom cabinets line the wall and are accented by open plywood shelves.

In this modern nursery, pale blue custom cabinets line the wall and are accented by open plywood shelves.

The Bathroom

The main bathroom is spacious and bright, and includes a birch wood vanity and cabinet with unique triangular CNC handles. Geometric terrazzo tiles add a touch of color to the space.

This modern bathroom is spacious and bright, and includes a birch wood vanity and cabinet with unique triangular CNC handles. Geometric terrazzo tiles add a touch of color to the space.
A modern bathroom with a wood vanity that includes cutouts instead of hardware.
A modern bathroom with colorful geometric terrazzo tiles.

The Floor Plan

The floor plan of a modern apartment with a home office and two bedrooms.
Photography by Itay Benit