Set on the outskirts of Palma de Mallorca, this single-family residence by AVW Arquitectos settles into the Mediterranean landscape, drawing its logic from the horizon line and the quality of light that characterizes the island.
The volumetric composition is clear: a strong horizontal form with an upper floor that lifts from the ground, opening the building to the landscape below. This gesture sets the tone for what follows. The boundaries between inside and outside are never abrupt. They dissolve gradually, room by room, through expansive openings running the full length of the façade.
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Material choices reinforce this calm. Exposed concrete, natural stone, and wood are used in neutral tones that do not compete with the architecture or the surrounding terrain. The dry textures and soft greens of the Mallorcan landscape become part of the interior experience, visible from every room and integrated into the house’s spatial sequence.
The window system played a central role in achieving spatial continuity. OTIIMA Fusion sliding system was implemented throughout the project, maximizing natural daylight and enabling near-complete transparency between indoor social areas and outdoor living spaces such as the terrace, pool, and garden. The hardware is visually minimized, ensuring that the primary focus remains on the surrounding views.
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The resulting residence achieves a balance between generous scale and disciplined restraint. It is transparent where necessary and sheltered where appropriate, exemplifying how an effective technical solution can support the architectural vision without becoming a focal point
