This small Bauhaus rooftop apartment in the heart of old Tel Aviv has been transformed into a weekend getaway. The design blurs the boundaries between different functions, with spaces flowing into one another without separating walls. It captures the sense of freedom that the clients experienced during a long visit to the Far East.

The entrance to the apartment is through a dark wardrobe mounted on an external wall. The open, airy space connects to a large balcony that offers views of the Mediterranean Sea and the rooftops of Tel Aviv. White brick walls and purple vintage terrazzo tiles echo the history of this UNESCO World Cultural Heritage building. An exposed shower, centrally located, reflects the freedom desired by the clients.

An extended purple counter serves both as a sink for brushing teeth and a space for preparing light meals. While the dining area is intimate, the most secretive space is the toilet. Behind a panel in the wall lies a surprising world: a forest filled with birds, revealed when you least expect it.

The design is inspired by C.S. Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, where the Kingdom of Narnia is ruled by the White Witch. A key line from the book says, "But don’t go trying the same route twice. Indeed, don’t try to get there at all. It will happen when you are not looking for it." In this spirit, the apartment's design turns familiar elements on their heads: the entrance door is a cabinet, the kitchen is a bathroom, the salon becomes a bedroom, and a cabinet hides a toilet. Nothing is as it seems; we must save the kingdom by letting the lion take control.