Reinterpreted Mallorcan minimalism

A contemporary look at Mediterranean minimalism, where matter and light set the pace.

In the Archiduque neighborhood, just five minutes from the center of Palma, a 92 m² apartment becomes the perfect excuse to rethink how to live in the city. Among trees that filter the sunlight during the day and a structure almost forgotten by time, an architect and his family found not only a place to live, but a blank canvas to design their own way of being together.

The house, virtually untouched since the 1960s, was completely gutted. Only the essentials remained: the concrete pillars and beams as the sole witnesses to its history. The rest was redesigned from scratch, with a layout conceived to maximize light, flow, and a sense of spaciousness. A new window in the living room took care of the rest: letting in the daylight, subtly shaping it, and making each hour feel distinct.

This project was not just another one. It was the first time the architect had undertaken a commission of his own. Being both client and author simultaneously demanded radical honesty: no external references, no filters. Just one clear idea: to reinterpret local colors through materials, and to do so under the philosophy of Danish hygge. Cozy, simple spaces that invite you to linger. A warmth that comes not from ornamentation, but from the essential.
Minimalism, yes, but with soul. That was the key. After years of working in London, where formal cleanliness bordered on coldness, this house in Mallorca had to preserve the purity of "less is more," but enveloped in textures that invite you to linger. Custom-designed natural oak wood, a kitchen that blends seamlessly with the dining room, and a precisely selected palette of materials.
The result is a warm and serene interior, where every object tells a story. Many of them come from the work of Sara, the architect's partner, who runs an agency specializing in contemporary design.

The combined kitchen, dining, and living area is undoubtedly the heart of the space. Designed for sharing, it revolves around a central island that invites cooking, conversation, or simply relaxation. The WOOD Oak and LACA Marga finishes create a balance between warmth and softness, reinforcing the sense of visual lightness that permeates the entire project. Everything, from the layout to the flow of movement and functional zoning, is designed for ease of living while maintaining aesthetic coherence.

And in the end, that's what defines this house: a measured balance between architecture and life. A house designed from the inside out, where every gesture seeks something as simple and as difficult as feeling good.