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Historic Town House
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A gem of traditional Mallorcan architecture with views to the Tramuntana
A gem of traditional Mallorcan architecture with views to the Tramuntana
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This vast L shaped property, tucked between two small streets, has foundations built over the old village surrounding wall dating from the 12th century.
This vast L shaped property, tucked between two small streets, has foundations built over the old village surrounding wall dating from the 12th century.
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The clients' brief was to retain as many original features as possible.
Before renovation this historic building was falling apart and the clients were able to bring it back to its former glory to the delight of the entire local community.
The clients' brief was to retain as many original features as possible.
Before renovation this historic building was falling apart and the clients were able to bring it back to its former glory to the delight of the entire local community.
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These simple yet traditional terra cotta "vintage" tiles were the starting point of the project. To tie in with the rest of the first floor and resurface the kitchen floor we had to source around 45 square meters of these tiles
These simple yet traditional terra cotta "vintage" tiles were the starting point of the project. To tie in with the rest of the first floor and resurface the kitchen floor we had to source around 45 square meters of these tiles
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Before the tiles could be laid down each of them needed to be thoroughly cleaned by hand
Before the tiles could be laid down each of them needed to be thoroughly cleaned by hand
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We worked with the best plaster specialist to create a traditional hood to house the extractor
We worked with the best plaster specialist to create a traditional hood to house the extractor
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The final result was stunning and a testimony of the combined skills of the different trades involved in the making of that room, between masons, carpenters, stone workers, plasterers, plumbers, electricians and painters
The final result was stunning and a testimony of the combined skills of the different trades involved in the making of that room, between masons, carpenters, stone workers, plasterers, plumbers, electricians and painters
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All the kitchen cabinets were bespoke by the local carpenter with impeccable finishes up to the lovely handles selected by the clients
All the kitchen cabinets were bespoke by the local carpenter with impeccable finishes up to the lovely handles selected by the clients
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The kitchen's French doors open onto a terrace at pool level
The kitchen's French doors open onto a terrace at pool level
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This vintage cabinet, sourced locally with the clients' approval, complemented nicely the existing kitchen design
This vintage cabinet, sourced locally with the clients' approval, complemented nicely the existing kitchen design
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To preserve the integrity of the building, and the original ceiling beams, all the installations, pipes and tubes, are running within a double wall on the windows side.
To preserve the integrity of the building, and the original ceiling beams, all the installations, pipes and tubes, are running within a double wall on the windows side.
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Within a windowless space the challenge was to fit these antique double doors with glass panels between bedroom and bathroom to bring natural light in
Within a windowless space the challenge was to fit these antique double doors with glass panels between bedroom and bathroom to bring natural light in
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Another clever feature were these partition cupboards, splitting the space in a large master bedroom without compromising the volume up to the ceiling
Another clever feature were these partition cupboards, splitting the space in a large master bedroom without compromising the volume up to the ceiling
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The main bathroom, sleek an chic, with a nice combination of volumes and textures
The main bathroom, sleek an chic, with a nice combination of volumes and textures
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A great team will struggle without a great architect. We worked with someone who had the ideas and vision to sort out the most unexpected challenges. Here in the staircase the built in unit only served the purpose of hiding some drainage pipe that couldn't be moved elsewhere.
A great team will struggle without a great architect. We worked with someone who had the ideas and vision to sort out the most unexpected challenges. Here in the staircase the built in unit only served the purpose of hiding some drainage pipe that couldn't be moved elsewhere.
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Once done it looks like these shelves have been there at all times
Once done it looks like these shelves have been there at all times
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A play of light, materials and texture in this narrow bathroom
A play of light, materials and texture in this narrow bathroom
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In another bathroom the idea was to soften the space with arches to house the shower and toilet cubicles
In another bathroom the idea was to soften the space with arches to house the shower and toilet cubicles
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And the result was very pleasing with also a great play between natural and artificial light
And the result was very pleasing with also a great play between natural and artificial light
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One of the top floor bedrooms with its ensuite shower room
One of the top floor bedrooms with its ensuite shower room
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Traditional Mallorquin pebble floors were used for most bathrooms.
Traditional Mallorquin pebble floors were used for most bathrooms.
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On the top floor another large space was later transformed into a cinema and play room
On the top floor another large space was later transformed into a cinema and play room
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The defined space for the pool and terrace area offered the architect the opportunity of a nice play of lines, curves, textures, volumes and materials
The defined space for the pool and terrace area offered the architect the opportunity of a nice play of lines, curves, textures, volumes and materials
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The task of introducing curves and adding flow between the different spaces and levels was enhanced by the work of a very talented team of local craftsmen
The task of introducing curves and adding flow between the different spaces and levels was enhanced by the work of a very talented team of local craftsmen
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The stone masons did wonders here in the garden as the stone arch above the staircase was completely reassembled, stone by stone. A true work of art...!
The stone masons did wonders here in the garden as the stone arch above the staircase was completely reassembled, stone by stone. A true work of art...!
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