Testimonials
"I met Charlette during a complete renovation project of a villa in Mevasseret Zion.
As an experienced professional I thought I’ve seen it all, but I was so pleasantly surprised!
She is enthusiastic, dedicated, and exceptionally talented.
She has a knack for small, brilliant insights that completely transform a space!
Of course, I recommended her to more clients, and every time, I received nothing but gratitude!”
Amir Maavari
Owner, Milor Engineering & Supervision Ltd.
"I first met Charlette over a decade ago regarding a small property in Tel Aviv. None of the architects around me could find a solution that was both economical and functional (at the time, I was teaching at Bezalel Academy). People told me: 'Go to Charlette Ottolenghi—if there's a solution, she'll find it.'
And indeed, she did!
Since then, Charlette has designed many projects for me and my children—both for our homes and as investments.
Her creativity in space planning and her deep understanding of the unique needs of each project are unmatched!
Anyone who works with her will only benefit.”
Vera Davidson
Owner of Vera and Dafna Studio Studio, Jerusalem
״When I made Alya from Rome to Tel Aviv I bought an apartment in Florentin, which had lots of potential, but needed a complete renovation. I immediately contacted Charlette as I heard amazing things about her work. She made a fantastic project, completely changing and upgrading the whole concept of the apartment. She transformed a one bedroom 60 squared meter unit into a spacious, bright and incredibly well-conceived apartment with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a restored balcony and a big living space. I cannot advice more her professional services.
She is incredibly creative, has an embodied sense of space, sensitivity to both beauty and practicality and is very reliable, precise and resourceful.״
Benedetta Heimler
Senior Researcher, Tel Hashomer Hospital
"We were introduced to Charlette through a contractor friend who has witnessed her planning expertise firsthand.
She studied the space and our needs in depth, uncovering every centimeter of potential. Together, we succeeded in creating an amazing, open, and joyful home for our family!
We bless her work every single day!
Later, we also asked her to design our offices and a family penthouse, and of course, she exceeded our expectations once again.”
Nissim Ben Harosh
T. Behan Management & Initiatives Ltd.
"We embarked on the journey with Charlette to design our 80-square-meter apartment, with an additional 20-square-meter expansion, including a safe room (Mamad). But plans are one thing, and reality is another—bureaucracy and expected construction costs brought us to a dead end. Charlette didn’t give up. With original and out-of-the-box thinking, she created a plan that met all of our needs within the original space, eliminating the immediate need for expansion.
Moreover, she designed it with the future expansion in mind, so that when the time comes, we can easily enlarge the space without further changes in our home.
With nothing short of meticulous craftsmanship, Charlotte managed to create a cozy, functional home that considered all structural constraints—without expensive structural changes.
She perfectly addressed all of our needs as a vibrant, social, cooking-loving family!”
Prof. Yigal Bruner
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
"After Charlette designed three charming AirBnB apartments for us in Jerusalem, we returned to her with a contractor's plan for our family vacation apartment in a tower in Nahariya.
Only after she thoroughly examined our needs, did she perfectly tailor the plan to all of our requests! She expanded the kitchen, concealed the master bathroom that had its door visible from the living room, designed a gaming room for the grandchildren, and made other upgrades we hadn’t even thought of—like adding a bathroom after receiving the occupancy certificate (Form 4).
It’s also important for us to mention that she handled the communication with the Tenant Transition Department in a courteous and satisfactory manner for all parties, relieving us of many concerns!
We are very happy to recommend Charlette with all of our hearts!
Hanna and Guido Shasson
Mitzpe Netofa