The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/design/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:02:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png design | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/design/ 32 32 Gaza border architectural firm’s designs aim to protect body and elevate spirit https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-border-architectural-firms-designs-aim-to-protect-body-and-elevate-spirit/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:17:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3595299 Launched a year after Hamas seized power in the Strip, Zarta Studio has a reputation for building beautiful structures that are actually fortresses

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]]> Microbes pave the way for a living, green alternative to cement in buildings https://www.timesofisrael.com/microbes-pave-the-way-for-a-living-green-alternative-to-cement-in-buildings/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:41:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3593383 Technion project, which sees microorganisms bind sand while absorbing carbon dioxide, is one of 16 on show at Triennale Milano

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]]> This year’s Jerusalem Design Week looks to be a port in a storm https://www.timesofisrael.com/this-years-jerusalem-design-week-looks-to-be-a-port-in-a-storm/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:00:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3381179 The 13th edition of the annual event brings creative works on its 'ark' theme to locations around the city

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]]> At National Library, kids curl up on bean bags inspired by books https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-national-library-kids-curl-up-on-bean-bags-inspired-by-books/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:10:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3343051 Poof Sipur is library's summer attraction for children, bringing textile artists to design giant cushions for comfy reading

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]]> Rescheduled Open House Jerusalem to launch with several tours related to Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/rescheduled-open-house-jerusalem-to-launch-with-several-tours-related-to-oct-7/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:30:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3253990 Batim Mibifnim was postponed from late October after the Hamas attack; now it will take place over two weekends in April

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]]> Designers sew for combat soldiers, pivoting from fashion to function https://www.timesofisrael.com/designers-sew-for-combat-soldiers-pivoting-from-fashion-to-function/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 09:00:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3126428 Design schools Bezalel and Shenkar ramp up volunteer teams to customize gear for troops and reservists

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]]> An artist is celebrating her Judaism with a line of luxurious headscarves for women https://www.timesofisrael.com/an-artist-is-celebrating-her-judaism-with-a-line-of-luxurious-headscarves-for-women/ Sun, 03 Sep 2023 22:52:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3085236 Released just ahead of NY Fashion Week, Elke Reva Sudin's new 'Crown Collection' weaves fashion, tradition and Jewish mysticism, while each individual design holds its own message

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]]> Truth and lies get creative treatment at Jerusalem Design Week https://www.timesofisrael.com/truth-and-lies-get-creative-treatment-at-jerusalem-design-week/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:22:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3033238 Former leper hospital Hansen House shows off recent renovation and works of 170 designers and architects at 12th annual event

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]]> Israeli metal man Adam Steel rocks design world with luxe works from aluminum to zinc https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-metal-man-adam-steel-rocks-design-world-with-luxe-works-from-aluminum-to-zinc/ Wed, 24 May 2023 03:49:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2813388 A wunderkind of metal interior architecture, Steel is creating unique, high quality fixtures like stairs and doors for private clients and large corporations around the world

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]]> Bezalel’s new campus hopes to draw Jerusalem’s many communities into creative space https://www.timesofisrael.com/bezalels-new-campus-hopes-to-draw-jerusalems-many-communities-into-creative-space/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:29:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2931945 Israel's oldest art and design school moves to downtown location, in bid to connect to capital's diverse population

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]]> Textile artist who created popular ’80s Lipti tees shows fabric of Israeli society https://www.timesofisrael.com/textile-artist-who-created-popular-80s-lipti-tees-shows-fabric-of-israeli-society/ Sat, 10 Dec 2022 00:51:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2886163 Ruth Adler's work in fabrics and acrylic is on exhibit in 'Through the Fabric' at Holon Institute of Technology

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]]> Glassmaker Lalique opens door to Israeli-designed mezuzahs https://www.timesofisrael.com/luxury-glassmaker-lalique-opens-door-to-israeli-designed-mezuzahs/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 19:48:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2833673 Russian-born architect Irma Orenstein creates rounded case for Jewish religious object, inspired by childhood dreams of 'golden dunes of the land of camels'

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]]> Luxury living: Design guru plans dream homes for Orthodox clientele in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/luxury-living-design-guru-plans-dream-homes-for-orthodox-clientele-in-jerusalem/ Fri, 19 Aug 2022 03:35:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2797396 Gittie Perl has become the go-to designer for observant Jewish households with means that are looking to call the capital home

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]]> Exhibit explores shift of paisley prints from Persian palaces to psychedelic symbol https://www.timesofisrael.com/exhibit-explores-shift-of-paisley-prints-from-persian-palaces-to-psychedelic-symbol/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:50:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2797424 'Paisley, A Princely Pattern,' an exhibit at Jerusalem's Museum of Islamic Art, displays history of the bohemian design

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]]> Form and function: Architects set out to define a new look for the Israeli home https://www.timesofisrael.com/form-and-function-architects-set-out-to-define-a-new-look-for-the-israeli-home/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:42:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2788177 A young architecture agency is drawing global interest for its reimagined Israeli aesthetic

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