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Landroom Observatory By Gitai Architects Overlooks A Crater In Israel’s Negev Desert
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- Gitai Architects
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- Landroom
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- Dan Bronfeld
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- Steph Wade
A minimalist structure titled ‘Landroom’ is the latest project by Israeli studio Gitai Architects, a two-person observatory that is constructed from rammed earth and stones from the nearby Mitzpe Ramon Crater.
The architectural piece was designed as a refuge, as “a gateway to the stars in times of crisis,” explains a statement from the firm. Its purpose fluctuates depending on the time of day: in daylight hours it provides protection from the rays of the sun, while in the evening, it exists as an observatory for those interested in astronomy. Measuring at 6 square meters in size, the ‘Landroom’ can hold a space for just two people at once. The square structure has a circular interior and opens out toward the desert. The project was built entirely from earth and sand from the nearby Ramon Crater, as well as stones found at the site.
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All images © Dan Bronfeld