Mallorca architecture

In the small Mallorca town of Llubi, this new kindergarten by Aixopluc Architects is located on a peripheral site where two patterns converge: one agricultural and the other urban.  José Hévia The structure and essence of the kindergarten design acknowledges these two patterns with the structure of the building following the neighbouring walls of the urban fabric, while the rhythm and culture of the site's agricultural past is translated into a series of versatile spaces that welcome a variety of activities.  José Hévia The building is constructed with a mineral basement that absorbs the sun’s radiation on winter days, thus providing a heat source for the interior. A CLT system with pi... More

Surrounded by vineyards and protected by a pine forest cultivated over many years, the Lover’s House by Isla Architects is an island retreat located in the rustic landscape of Mallorca. Monochromatic and geometrically simple, the apparent hue of the house subtly throughout the day as it reacts to the sun and reveals movement through shadows and changing material nuances. Luis Díaz Díaz The layout of the house is developed on several axes that are articulated as a series of walls arranged in a north-south direction. Access via a curved ramp leads to the entrance through a wild garden parallel to one of the walls. Once on the entry porch, a large floor-to-ceiling door invites visitors to come inside. Luis Dí... More