Can Santacilia in Palma de Mallorca
OHLAB- Type Housing Collective Refurbishment
- Material Stone Limestone Wood
- Date 2022
- City Palma de Mallorca
- Country Spain
- Photographer José Hevia
This 3,300-square-meter residential development contains fifteen units. The project started with an analysis of the modifications carried out over time in two buildings located in the heart of the old town of Palma de Mallorca, and registered in the city’s archives in 1576 under the name of Can Santacilla. The objective was to get the best out of the main architectural elements of different periods.
The complexity of the listed buildings, with their 17th-century facade, was harnessed to generate homes with individualized layouts and solutions. The project was unique in the way it sought to highlight the site’s historical essence, combined with a commitment to update the complex in accordance with a contemporary lifestyle. Despite the restrictions on working on listed buildings, the design aimed to maximize energy efficiency. The materials used are natural, high-quality, and locally sourced, emphasizing the building’s history and Mediterranean essence.