Angela Apartment | Francesc Rifé Studio

Ibiza Town / Spain / 2021

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Located west of Ibiza, the essence of the island has inspired the design of this small duplex leading to a serene and orderly identity. The owners sought to reduce the composition to the essential without renouncing the spirit of a Mediterranean lifestyle. Therefore, the narrative focuses on whites and controlling the excess of light on an open-to-nature terrace.


Inside, the palette of whites extends between the lacquered walls and doors, as well as along the continuous floor. Only the oak wood is revealed behind a large sliding door that shows one space while hiding another. As a result, the main stage is quiet and comes to life promptly with the appearance of these undercover areas and shelves.


In the room there is an L-shaped shelf that integrates a longitudinal desk to the window. Calm is installed in the space thanks to the use of curtains that, on the one hand, allow to soften the natural light, and on the other, hide a television that faces the bed.


The exterior (which occupies the upper floor) is defined by the surfaces of ipe wood slats with which it is mainly sought to delimit and hide cabinets. These make for kitchen and a lounge-dining area to host family and friends gatherings. The horizontal sequence of slats on the table allows daylight to be controlled by creating shade for diners without disconnecting them from the environment. A constant approach to the wild nature that surrounds the project.


 


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Ubicado al oeste de Ibiza, la esencia de la isla ha inspirado el diseño de este pequeño dúplex llevándolo hacia una identidad serena y ordenada. Sus propietarios buscaban reducir la composición a lo esencial sin renunciar por ello al espíritu o estilo de vida mediterráneo. La narrativa se centra, por tanto, en el color blanco y en controlar el exceso de luz en una terraza que se abre a la naturaleza.


En el interior, la paleta de blancos se extiende entre las paredes y puertas lacadas, así como a lo largo del suelo continuo. Solo la madera de roble se descubre tras una gran puerta corredera que deja al descubierto un espacio mientras oculta otro. Como resultado, el escenario principal es silencioso y se anima puntualmente con la aparición de estas zonas encubiertas y estanterías.


En la habitación destaca una poyata en forma de L que integra un escritorio longitudinal a la ventana. La calma se instala en el espacio gracias al uso de cortinas que, por un lado, permiten suavizar la luz natural, y por el otro, ocultan un televisor que se enfrenta a la cama.


El exterior (que ocupa la planta superior) se define por las superficies de lamas de madera de ipe con las que se busca principalmente delimitar y esconder armarios. Éstas arropan desde una cocina independiente hasta una zona lounge y de comedor para acoger reuniones familiares y de amigos. La secuencia horizontal de lamas sobre la mesa permite controlar la luz de día creando sombra a los comensales sin desconectarlos del entorno. Una aproximación constante a la naturaleza salvaje que envuelve el proyecto.


 


Photography: Javier Márquez


Website: https://www.javiermarquezphoto.com/

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