John Pawson reveals Tel Aviv W Hotel penthouse plan

Modern, white and wooden bathroom interior design of penthouse

John Pawson has designed the striking interiors of 'the most expensive penthouse currently on sale in Israel' – the penthouse at the W Tel Aviv Hotel

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London-based master of minimalism John Pawson has designed the penthouse for W Hotel's Tel Aviv outpost, drawing on Jaffa's rich historical heritage in the process; and if you were tempted to move to the city's sunny shores, then you'll be pleased to hear that the property has just been released for sale. The catch? This is 'the most expensive penthouse currently on sale in Israel', says developer RFR Holding, proudly.

Offering stunning views of the city's ancient port and the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the spacious, 1,503 sq m penthouse is just one of the residences on site designed by Pawson and his team.

Located within the walls of the 19th century complex that once housed Jaffa's French Hospital, this project is in excellent company; set, as it is, within a historically protected and upmarket neighbourhood of Tel Aviv that combines art and lifestyle offerings of appeal to tourists and locals alike.

The complex may be getting the contemporary treatment inside, but the project also carefully preserves its more historical elements, making sure the new design bridges old and new. Working with these, as well as the area's ample natural light, Pawson made use of a variety of materials, including a specially designed perforated screen for the property's large openings, created to cleverly filter sunlight and views.

The penthouse is slated for completion later in 2016; the buyer will work with Pawson's office to add the finishing, bespoke touches to their new home.

Outside view of stone building with arched windows and black frames — The project is located within the walls of a 19th century complex that once housed Jaffa's French Hospital

Sun loungers around swimming pool, surrounded by flowers and palm trees — The complex may be getting the contemporary treatment inside, but it is also carefully preserving its more historical elements, making sure the new design bridges old and new

Open plan penthouse interior with modern white and wooden furniture — The penthouse spans an impressive 1,503 sq m, offering long views of the city's ancient port and the Mediterranean Sea

Bedroom interior with wooden framed bed and light bed sheets and picture above bed — The property has just been released for sale by developers RFR Holding

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For more information, visit John Pawson's website

Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & Environment Director at Wallpaper*. She trained as an architect at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and studied architectural history at the Bartlett in London. Now an established journalist, she has been a member of the Wallpaper* team since 2006, visiting buildings across the globe and interviewing leading architects such as Tadao Ando and Rem Koolhaas. Ellie has also taken part in judging panels, moderated events, curated shows and contributed in books, such as The Contemporary House (Thames & Hudson, 2018), Glenn Sestig Architecture Diary (2020) and House London (2022).