our firm
OBERSON, a Multidisciplinary Architecture and Design house established in 2002 by the visionary architect, Dana Oberson, stands as a globally acclaimed studio. The studio specializes in a diverse range of projects, including hotels, resorts, hospitality venues, high-end residences, and public spaces in Israel and abroad.
Led by partners Arch. Dana Oberson & Arch. Oded Livyatan, OBERSON’s design aesthetic is guided by a meticulous and holistic approach. Enriched with a profound understanding of architectural spaces, environmental considerations, and a distinctive perspective on furniture, textiles, and accessories. The design process unfolds through an ongoing dialogue with clients, resulting in detailed, customized designs.
Comprising a multidisciplinary team of dedicated designers and architects, OBERSON is committed to the highest levels of creative expression. The studio firmly believes in the coexistence of imagination and discipline, fostering unexpected refinement and producing one-of-a-kind designs that stand out, speaking a unique design language.
Arch. Dana Oberson
Founder & Head Of Design
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Born in Israel to an Italian sourced family in which design has always been a major part of everyday life. Daughter of 2014 “life award of design” winner, famous fashion designer, Gideon Oberson. Dana started as a graphic design student at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem. As the idea of creating art within a three dimensional space began fascinating her, She moved on to the Department of Architecture and graduated in 1995. After working in Israel’s top architecture firms, Dana founded her own studio in 2002. Dana’s inspiration derives from Mediterranean locality combined with a modern and up to date understanding of contemporary design. As the firm’s Head of Design, Oberson is currently leading all of its architecture and design processes at any scale. Her interest lies in the interface between material and spaces, with clean lines, usage of various unexpected materials, complex architectural details and hand picked items for the interior decor. Dana’s eclectic and holistic approach to architecture and design results rich & unique spaces. Oberson lectured at Tel Aviv University and Ariel University as well as in top architecture and design conferences worldwide.
Arch. Oded Livyatan
Managing Partner
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- M.A in Architecture
Born in Israel and currently lives in Tel Aviv. In 2013, While studying architecture with Dana Oberson, Oded joined her studio as an intern. Since then, he held several senior roles within the firm, and led some of its flag projects while growing it together with Oberson from four to more than 25 talented architects and designers. As managing partner and lead architect, he is currently responsible for the overall management, and delivery of key projects in the studio as well as leading architecture and design processes with Oberson. Odeds inspiration derives from vernacular forms of architecture, locality and sustainability, combined with a contemporary design approach. Aside from architecture and design, Livyatan is intrigued by entrepreneurship and cuisine, drawing inspiration from traveling around the world and believes architecture is, first of all, a form of art. Oded holds a Master of Arts degree (M.A in Architecture) from Tel Aviv University.
- Arch. Lior Inbar
- Associate & COO
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- Arch. Hadar Budara
- Team Leader
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- Arch. Tom Arbel
- Team Leader
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- Arch. Yael Ganz
- Team XL Leader
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- Snir Zohar
- Junior Interior Designer
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- Arch. May Alon
- Senior Architect
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- Arch. Tali Yeger Rokach
- Senior Architect
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- Arch. Nili Edres
- Senior Architect
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- Dana Keshet
- Senior Interior Designer
- Anat Nesher
- Senior P.eng
- Practical Engineer
- Sivan Puritz
- Practical Engineer
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- Jenya Gershevitch
- Senior P.eng
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- Amit Shalgi
- Interior Designer
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- Sagi Argi
- Interior Designer
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- Moran Feldman
- Interior Designer
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- Arch. Efrat Jacobs
- Junior Architect
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- Arch. Chen Rousso
- Junior Architect
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- Amit Meir
- Junior Interior Designer
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- Limor Erez
- Junior Interior Designer
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- Basel Saris
- Junior Practical Engineer
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- Noa Shtil
- Junior Practical Engineer
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- Arch. Noa Eisenberg
- Team Leader
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- Noa Shemer Oberson
- Stylist & Designer
- Designer
- Nikolay Peykov
- Amit Fingold
- PA
- Ran Gdalya
- Economist
- Jimmy
- Teddy
The International Design & Architecture Awards 2022 WINNER
“The choice of material came from observing at the unrefined stone that builds the agricultural terraces of the area”
says Dana Oberson, Chief Architect and founder of Oberson Architects.
