2022 

CALVIÁ, MALLORCA

The plot in Costa de la Calma, Mallorca, is home to numerous pine trees and native vegetation, along with a small white house from the 1970s, featuring a gable roof finished with traditional Arabic tiles, and a series of walkable exterior paths made from local marés stone.

The original house, constructed with prefabricated concrete beams, consists of small rooms arranged around a central living room with a fireplace, serving as the heart of the layout. However, the connections between the house and the garden are somewhat complicated due to the significant height difference and the long staircase, while the distant views of the landscape are partly obstructed by adjacent buildings.

The project addresses these challenges with a single curved volume, designed to avoid cutting any of the original trees. The new structure is open to frame the distant landscape views and cantilevers to create a shaded porch that connects with the pool, providing a space to enjoy the Mediterranean climate throughout the summer.

The existing architecture remains untouched. Like two objects of differing scales, uses, and ages, the new walls are clad in terracotta, while large windows are strategically placed to frame the views and ensure cross-ventilation. The roof, visible from the street, is transformed into a green roof, blending with the landscape, allowing the trees and vegetation to take center stage in the overall design of the house.