maLLORCa & COSta DEL SOL
ISSUE 04 | AUTUMN 2011 | € 4.50
DESIGn. IntERIORS. tREnDS. aRt. DÉCOR. LIFEStYLE
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Starck Philippe
A CREATIVE REVOLUTIONARY
TAKING ART INTO THE STREETS HOME LIFE OF THE NEW CAVE MAN CUTTING EDGE QUEST AT MAISON&OBJET VINTAGE CLASS AROUND THE WORLD
Son Vida - Ref: 5024
5
5
Santa Ponsa - Ref: 4939
Cala Vinyas - Ref: 5374
1.225 m2
3.020m2
10.500.000 €
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3
306 m2
1.200 m2
1.950.000 €
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3
Costa de Canyamel - Ref: 5430
995.000 €
267 m2
5
5
500 m2
1000m2
2.500.000 €
Amazing south west facing, new luxury villa with breathtaking views over Palma and the Bay. A contemporary property with many stunning design features, utilizing the finest quality materials and modern technology.
Spectacular, contemporary, south facing Villa close to beaches and golf courses. All rooms have access to the spacious terraces looking over the beautiful pool area.
A charming penthouse with views to the garden and the sea, just a few minutes from golf courses, Port Adriano and the beaches. Very spacious accommodation and large terraces enjoy the views.
Substantial, south facing villa with breathtaking views across the Bay of Canyamel. Built to a high standard, only ten minutes walk down to the lovely sandy beach of Canyamel, within easy reach of golf courses and Arta.
Paseo Maritimo - Ref: 5349
Puerto de Andratx - Ref: 5278
Puerto de Andratx - Ref: 5391
Puerto de Andratx - Ref: 5404
5
4
1.200.000 €
350 m2
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2
570.000 €
90 m2
6
6
919 m2
1.650 m2
6.950.000 €
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3
1.200.000 €
131 m2
Spacious west facing sixth floor apartment in a prestigious community directly on the Paseo Martimo. Carefully reformed to retain many character features with a large terrace overlooking the harbour.
Superb contemporary apartment with fantastic sea views, minutes from the harbour side of Puerto de Andratx. Recently refurbished to a high standard with private terrace and large community pool.
Exclusive, spacious, west facing Mallorquin style villa with views overlooking the Port and sea. Designed and built to a high standard, sunny and light with many features, minutes walk to the harbourside.
Stunning, south facing, ground floor luxury apartment with views to the bay of Cala Llamp and lovely private garden and terraces. Super Gran Folies facilities include clubhouse, pools, gym and spa.
Puerto de Andratx - Ref: 5336
Cas Catala - Ref: 5351
Santa Ponsa Nova - Ref: 5471
Puerto de Andratx - Ref: 5350
5
5
550 m2
2.098 m2
4.950.000 €
Wonderful villa offering one of the finest 360º sea and mountain views over Puerto de Andratx and beyond from its luxury accommodation and covered and open terraces, which surround the infinity pool.
Puerto de Andratx Office - Tel: +34 971 67 48 07 • andratx@mallorcasir.com Santa Ponsa Office - Tel: +34 971 69 98 24 • santaponsa@mallorcasir.com
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3
325 m2
880 m2
2.700.000 €
Beautifully designed south west facing villa with stunning sea views across the Bay of Palma, newly completed to a very high standard with many hi-tech features.
3
2
172 m2
480.000 €
Spacious and attractive east facing apartment with open views to Santa Ponsa Golf III, just minutes from Porto Adriano and beach. In a nice community with three large outdoor pools and gardens.
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7
473 m2
2.851 m2
3.350.000 €
Magnificent south west facing villa in a unique location, only a minute´s walk to the harbour side of Puerto de Andratx with many features including a huge pool area and mature landscape gardens.
www.mallorcasir.com
Editor‘s Note
Green as a creative design statement Sensitivity to environmental issues has become a key aspect of interior design, architecture and construction in recent years. From concern about the natural surroundings to a commitment to using recycled materials where possible, industry professionals and home-owners alike are ensuring that respect for the environment is a priority in both new and refurbishment ventures. So where to next? One man with the answers is Philippe Starck, our featured designer this issue. The celebrated “creative revolutionary”, considered one of the foremost proponents of “New Design”, has a clear and implacable vision that creation in all forms must improve the lives of people, that design – in his own case, at least – should be a political as well as a poetic statement, both ethical and ecological. Since the start of his career four decades ago, Starck has designed an eclectic and innovative potpourri of products and projects aimed at “serving your tribe”. Well before the green agenda became trendy, he declared, “ecology is the absolute urgency.” He devised a Good Goods catalogue of “non-products for non-consumers in tomorrow’s moral market”, established his own organic food company and, through his concept of “democratic ecology”, created affordable wind turbines for the home. ecology was also one of the central tenets of the latest Maison&Objet exhibition in Starck’s birthplace of Paris. In our special “estilo Internacional” feature this issue, we report how this annual showpiece of cutting-edge design and décor is committed to “a paradigm shift which places mankind and the environment at the centre of growth and adds long-term value to products and collections”. Back in Spain, we spoke to a remarkable Spanish artist, Machu Harras, who opened a studio in 2003 to create and promote urban, or “useful”, art for public areas. Her objective, she says, is “to bring art into the street, with furniture or urban equipment that turns spaces into lively and colourful places and inspires well-being”. In this issue’s “Seasonal Living” section we offer valuable tips on how to light up your outdoor areas for al fresco dining and entertaining during the autumn months, and expert advice on how to create a Mediterranean garden. In “Stylish Living” we investigate the tastes and preferences of “modern cave men” seeking a personal haven, or den; discover the pleasures of “lustrous leather” upholstery; and look into ways of improving and adding value to our homes with the addition of stylish glass structures. elsewhere, we review “smart house” technology”, highlight the benefits of solar energy, look at latest real estate trends, uncover new identities for recycled materials and eco concepts in ceramics, highlight the importance of finding a balance between art, design and home interiors, and showcase some of the finest properties in the Mediterranean area. Finally, venturing away from Spain, we take a nostalgic look at a different genre in hotel design: superior vintage establishments in england, France and Italy that retain their classic, cosy charm while adding a touch of contemporary “boutique chic”. James Bellevue Marbella mayoress ángeles Muñoz checked out the summer issue of Home Couture, with publising director Mark McCafferty.
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The only interiors magazine designed for Mallorca and the Costa del sol PUBLISHING DIReCTOR Mark McCafferty mark@homecouturemagazine.com eDITORIAL editorial@homecouturemagazine.com GROUP eDITOR James Bellevue james@homecouturemagazine.com eDITOR Sarah Hughes sarah@homecouturemagazine.com ART & PRODUCTION Stefan Arens (cobra5 Design) stefan@homecouturemagazine.com ADVeRTISING Ursula Peer ursula@homecouturemagazine.com Tel. 622 179 017 David edwards david@homecouturemagazine.com Tel. 665 689 907 ACCOUNTS MANAGeR & OFFICe ADMINISTRATION Anita Bailey anita@mallorcalifeandstyle.com CONTRIBUTORS & PHOTOGRAPHeRS Sally Beale, Trish Dynes, Bernd Groten, Gerhard Siegrist COVeR PHOTO Diesel Home and Foscarini DePÓSITO LeGAL MA 2123-2010 CONTACT AM Media SLU Calle Solo 43 Pueblo español Palma 07014, Mallorca Tel. 971 450 432 The views and opinions expressed by contributors to Home Couture may not represent the views and opinions of the publishers. AM Media slu takes no responsibility for claims made in advertisements or advertorials in this magazine. No part of Home Couture may be reproduced or copied in any way without the prior written consent of AM Media slu.
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Contents E s p a ñ a
autumn 2011
18 IN VOGUE
40 Property showcase
Avant-garde style and cutting-edge trends…
• Creative charm in the country • A house in harmony
22 STYLISH LIVING • Lustrous leather as a status symbol • Contemporary home “caves” for men
34 DESIGNER PROFILE Philippe Starck: a creative revolutionary
44 Property profile • Pure luxury… with a touch of extravagance
56 ESTILO
INTERNACIONAL Maison&Objet: a new quest for singularity
Your lifestyle store in Palma 14 | H o m e c o u t u r e m a g a z i n e
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Contents
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86 art file
26 style file
62 THE GREEN ROOM
92 A WORD FROM
Taking urban chic into the streets
• New identities, solar power… and good taste • Creative eco concepts in ceramics
69 BOUTIQUE CHIC
• Passion for “smart house” technology
THE EXPERTS
Spain’s top specialists answer some common questions
Vintage hotels staying true to their essence
96 CHIC LIST
76 SEASONAL LIVING
The definitive directory of local home and décor services and outlets
• Lighting up your landscape • Gardening in crampons
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In Vogue
In Vogue Design Purity These are not just ordinary chairs. They belong to a family of eclectic and multi-functional models that can be adapted to all different ambiences: indoors and outdoors, offices and homes. They all have the same DNA but with subtle differences. The Audrey, designed by Piero Lissoni, is a versatile and contemporary seat, with clean lines thanks to its light aluminium structure – manufactured in one single piece, with or without the armrest. This version comes with the seat and back in plastic, available in various different colours.
Creative Flair Fantasy and imagination are the inspirations for this Fabric Berruxdesigned Mayflower armchair. It comprises a solid wood structure and particle board, with the seat and back in one single foam and cotton batting block, covered in jersey fabric, velvet or leather. The chair is available in three sizes: Mammy, Baby and Ottoman Diam. Optical, cinematic and graphic, the Victor Collection by Luigi Gorgoni is a direct tribute to the work of Vasarely. Featuring richlycoloured vintage revivals, the collection references abstract paintings with a luscious palette of 34 colours – a new example of the dialogue between art and design at Roche Bobois.
Mallorca - Tel. 871 953 162
Roche-bobois.com
palma@kartellflag.com Costa del Sol - Ibermaison.com
Objects of Desire AVANT-GARDE STYLE AND CUTTING-EDGE TRENDS TO MAKE YOUR HOME THE TALK OF MALLORCA and the costa del sol
Designed by the inimitable Philippe Starck (see Designer Profile feature this issue), the Magic Hole sofa has been created using a rotational mould technique that accentuates its original lines and details. Comfortable, lightweight and resistant to knocks and atmospheric conditions, the sofa is ideal for outdoor terraces, around the pool or public areas. Mallorca - Tel. 871 953 162
palma@kartellflag.com Costa del Sol - Ibermaison.com
Ultimate Trends This original flux chair looks like a giant envelope – and turns into a design statement. Assembled from one durable piece of material and available in eight contemporary colours, it has all the practical, space-saving advantages of a storage-friendly folding chair – combined with a modern, minimalist look. The adult version carries up to 160 kilograms and is foldable up to 3,000 times. A children’s version is also available. Designed to fit neatly into the shell of the flux chair, the flux cushion makes a comfy seat even comfier. It comes in four different colours, meaning you can either match the cushion with your chair for a simple but elegant look, or mix it up with contrasting colours for casual comfort.
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Created by French designer David Turpin the POP handset combines classic style with a contemporary edge and is finished with a luxurious soft-touch texture. The handset has been manufactured with a high-quality speaker and microphone and can be used with all mobile phones when fitted with the correct adaptor (sold separately). With a USB adaptor (also sold separately) it can be used for VOIP computer telephone calls (Skype, Google Talk...). The handset is fitted with a 3.5-millimetre jack (compatible with iPhone).
Meridiano-mallorca.com The Moshi Moshi 03i is a contemporary-styled Bluetooth handset, finished in a luxurious black or white high-gloss texture. It has an integrated iPhone charging dock, has been manufactured with a high-quality speaker and microphone and supports Bluetooth 2.1 multipoint technology. The handset comes with a silicon mat designed to protect the mobile phone from wear and tear. (Moshi Moshi is “Hello, Hello” in Japanese.)
Available in black or white and designed by Nendo, this bookcase comprises four shelves featuring a series of opaline dividers on varying angles, like its name – the Sundial. It is an agile and lightweight bookcase that can be propped up against the wall or used to divide a room into two separate areas. Mallorca -
Tel. 871 953 162 palma@kartellflag.com Costa del Sol -
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In Vogue PERFECTION OF THE SENSES Our sleeping environment is always an expression of personal taste. elegance and style – or trendy with clever functionality? The current range of Intermöbel beds, wardrobes and accessories takes this into account by being tailored to individual needs. It is “Made in Germany”, sustainable and of high-quality craftsmanship. A variety of design ideas are available, as well as 300 fabric options “to maximise creative flexibility around the bed and meet the highest demands with regard to comfort”.
Loewe invents
4D
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television
CLaSSIC CONVENIENCE Designed in classic style, with a draincolumn incorporated into the structure, the quartz-resin Aurora bath has been created by top Italian company Devon&Devon (€ 7,548). The suspended toilet and bidet set from Pear, decorated in floral-grey, was designed by Patricia Urquiola for Agape (€1,484).
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Loewe adds a 4th dimension to its Compose LED 3D The time dimension.
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Record unencrypted 3D broadcasts, on the built-in digital recorder and watch them whenever you want with the same 3D quality as the original broadcast.
HOME COMFORTS This ceramic lantern with stylish cut holes is a cool dusty green colour with an 18 by 18 centimetre diameter and 32 centimetres high; while the patterned mug comes in four different colours. The store has a wide range of products, also including bowls, teapots and plates.
CHIC CRaFTSMaNSHIP The pequin effect mink looks great on these armchairs, with fox, orylag and lapin rex standing out on plaids and pillows. The fox with white and red gold decoration features precious touches that adorn the fur like a delicate powder.
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aNCIENT LOOk TO MODERN LEDS Producing an exceptional warm white light, these latest-generation LeDs are now also available in copper and bronze, enabling them to blend into stone façades much better than “modern” looking stainless steel models. They are completely water-poof, hand-made in New zealand and ideal for use in gardens and on outdoor terraces, and come with a 10-year warranty.
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Featuring a modern and clean line, these sofas are finished and embellished with a traditional capitonné treatment, with classic rhome shapes. The deep and comfortable seat features soft lines, while the squareshaped armrest has saddle stitches all along the profile. Featured here are the colonial leather, panama natural grain leather and flocked chenille versions.
And now, as a special product launch offer, buy a Loewe Compose LED 3D TV and get a free Loewe BLUTECH VISION INTERACTIVE 3D Blu-ray player and 2 pairs of active 3D glasses at Full set valued
1.137€
Offer valid 18 April - 31 July 2011
SHOWROOM LOEWE GALLERY
Offering a touch of sophistication and luxury, these mirrors from Fendi come in a large variety of finishes for the frames, from lacquered woods to printed leathers including crocodile and galuchat – or with a Venetian lace pattern. LCD TV sets can be incorporated into the mirrors.
Moncades, 2 (near Jaime III) 07012 Palma de Mallorca. Illes Balears T+34 971 724 951. M+ 34 629 609 680 comercial@loewegallerypalma.es www.loewegallerypalma.es
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trend espana Stylish Living
Stylish Living
Home havens
for contemporary
cave men Last year a survey by the Halifax found that seven million men in the UK had a “hubbyhole” – a private space of their own – and that countless more were planning to create one. A staggering £4 billion a year is being spent on creating new dens complete with broadband internet, an HD television and a special beer fridge. by Trish Dynes
Whether you call it
a hubbyhole, a man cave or a den, men have always had spaces that have been off limits to the women in their lives, even if it has just the garage, a hut in the allotment or just a comfy chair in the corner. However, modern men require something more sophisticated and are prepared to spend time and money to get it. Mike Yost, co-author of The Man Cave Book explains, “The man cave gives the guy a place at home where he can establish a location to socialise with his friends and not interrupt the rest of the house. Guys do need to have a place to get together without wives and kids to talk ‚shop‘ and just be guys.“ Mike Yost believes that it‘s a misconception that men need a cave to retreat from women but insists that what men really need is a place of their own to display their possessions. Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Nicolas Cage and George Clooney have all admitted to having a man cave, though their private spaces are probably a bit more luxurious than a tiny bedroom or garden shed. Whether your man cave is in the basement or above the garage, it‘s important that your own unique tastes are magnified by the décor. If you‘re a football fan, create the ultimate space for you and your friends to hang out and watch the match. If you‘re a cinema buff, decorate with your favourite movie posters. At last you can dust off your old turntable and bring and display all your precious vinyl. Once you have a theme in mind for your man cave, it‘s time
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Stylish Living to start filling it up with possessions that may have been relegated to the back of the wardrobe, the attic or a box in the garage, such as your old cricket bat as well as your trophies and sports memorabilia. A flat screen TV television with surround sound is the cornerstone of every man cave. Now that you have something to watch, you‘ll need something to sit on, preferably a huge sofa or recliner. If you intend to keep the man cave to yourself go for a recliner. However, if you‘re the social type, get a nice big couch that can accommodate all of your friends. If price is no object why not have both.
Stylish Living Add task lighting, such as a pendant over a billiard or poker table, reading lamps near recliners and up-lighting or sconces for movie viewing. Install dimmer switches for mood lighting. Create a refreshment centre. This can be a wet bar or simply a corner of the room containing a mini-fridge and a microwave. Choose easy to clean flooring such as solid wood or laminate so you can easily mop up those beer spills.
panelled walls, leather sofas, textured floors, rugged rugs, bold colours and fabrics, giving your space a masculine quality that makes you feel at home.
If you want something a little more classy your den can be used not only as a study to work and relax in, surrounded by very personal things, but also a comfortable place in which to entertain friends. This traditional style den might have wood-
And finally to the woman in your life… part of your living space may have been commandeered but it‘s where your man retreats to relax or blow off steam. If you can accept his space your relationship will be stronger for your effort.
Whether you‘re a millionaire or have just moved into an apartment, the man cave principle is the same. You can spend thousands on a man cave or a few hundred euros but the knowledge of knowing this is your territory is priceless.
The key to a good listening room is containing the sound. After all, you can‘t crank up the volume if the kids are trying to sleep. The best method is to build a room within a room, creating an air buffer zone to deaden sound, but if you can’t manage that you can install soundbaffling materials on the floor, walls and ceiling. Try to position your sitting area so it creates an equilateral triangle with the speakers, and place the speakers at least a foot or two (half a metre) away from the side and back walls for best sound quality.
Why not decorate your walls with some of the wonderful wallpaper murals, and suddenly the backdrop of your cave can be a New York or London skyline. If you are good with a brush why not paint your own mural. Put up posters of muscle cars or whatever takes your fancy. If your room has a window, consider blinds rather than curtains for a more masculine feel. Divide the room into zones if it needs to accommodate a variety of activities such as fitness equipment or your drum kit. If your den is going to double as a games room you might want giant beanbag chairs for playing the latest games on your Xbox and maybe some fold-up or stackable chairs to place around a card table on poker nights. Install shelves for your favourite books, magazines, CDs and DVDs
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Style File DIGITAL CINEMA
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Inaugurated in 2005, Digital Cinema offers complete systems integration for homes, companies, showrooms, hotels or boats.
The “multidisciplinary and
multicultural group” has experience in integrating and designing audiovisual projects, multimedia, theatre rooms, IP networks, audio multi-rooms, security control systems and intelligent lighting control systems. The team are “passionate about completing different audio-video and ‘smart house’ projects, searching for new challenges and finding the most suitable technology that truly adapts to each, client‘s needs and expectations”. They provide customised technological solutions and engineering projects, taking responsibility for everything from advice on which product to buy and the design and décor of the surroundings to installation, integration, start-up and personalised after-sales service. Committed to the notion that “a perfect smart house is also a safety and completely controlled house”, they believe that the automation of domestic functions contributes to greater comfort, safety and efficiency in energy consumption. In some cases, it is possible with an existing electrical installation to implant a basic
home-automated system that operates with the lights, blinds and domestic appliances. A specific information network is required if a client, in addition, wants to incorporate other functions such as internet access, entertainment multimedia and multi-room. Home automation provides a range of safety functions, from simple alarm kits with control panels and presence detectors to sophisticated remote control equipment with video cameras controlled from mobile devices. Digital Cinema also offers a design service, which is free of charge if purchased as part of a system. If not, the amount is deducted from the cost of the system when purchased. The design documentation package enables an on-site electrician to fully install cabling infrastructure, thus “giving you the peace of mind that when you are ready to install the audiovisual and home automation systems there will be no surprises or expensive re-work”. Located in the centre of Palma, Digital Cinema works with prestigious architects, real estate companies and interior design offices as well as individual home-owners.
Showroom
C/ Protectora 14, Palma Tel. (+34) 971 710 075 comercial@digitalcinema.es digitalcinema.es
Loewe Gallery
C/ Moncades 2, Palma Tel. (+34) 971 724 951 comercial@loewegallerypalma. es loewegallerypalma.es
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Lustrous
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Leather
Like stone, wood and wool, leather is a natural product, which has been prized throughout history. Leather upholstery can be traced to the Renaissance period when it was much favoured by the Spanish and English. by Trish Dynes
Spanish craftsmen
enhanced techniques for embossing, tooling, painting and gilding leather during the 16th and 17th centuries. By the 18th century, the art of preserving hides and tanning them into fine leather upholstery was an old and respected trade. Oxhides and calfskins were preferred for late Louis XIV styles, while fine goat leather was often the choice of Chippendale and later designers. Cattle leather was the major leather source because of its availability, strength and hide size. Today’s leather, due to modern tanning processes, has a much softer glove-like feel than the hard leather furniture of the past, and maintains it suppleness during the life of the furniture. Cushions and arms are much softer and luxurious. The combination of these two factors means that during the first few weeks of use wrinkles and creases will form naturally in the leather. Natural leather will also develop a patina, or lustre, over time and with use. These are quite normal and should cause no concern. They are designed into the furniture to give it a soft inviting look, which is an inherent quality feature in a piece of leather upholstery.
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Leather is durable, comfortable and a powerful status symbol. Ownership of fine leather upholstery was once an exclusive privilege of the rich. Years ago, the leather furniture category was denoted by oversized furniture and traditional styling, and made in strong colours such as burgundy, oxblood, rust, walnut, turquoise and navy. These leathers typically had heavily glazed shiny finishes. Bulky traditional chesterfields, tufted wingback chairs and traditional saddlearm characterised the majority of the leather furniture styling. In the past 10 years or so, leathers have emerged in many grades and designer colours so that there is something for everyone. The feel of modern tanned leather is generally soft, pliable and comfortable, sophisticated yet relaxed. The way leather is applied to frames has also changed. Leather can now be gathe-
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red, pleated and draped in much the same way as fabric covers. It is vital to ask questions about the furniture you fall in love with to find out if the leather is suitable for your personal use. Aniline dyed leathers with their unmatchable butter soft texture add an extra dimension of comfort to any sofa or chair. To create this luxurious softness and the rich gem-like colour, aniline dyed leathers are tumbled for up to 12 hours in transparent dyes. These dyes enhance the subtle variations of each hide. All leathers get better over time, but aniline dyed leathers develop a truly beautiful, distinctive patina, which adds to its value as a focal point in your home. Only premium hides with the most pleasing colour and texture are selected for this treatment, amounting to less than five per cent of all upholstery hides in the world.
Semi-aniline leathers, also described as “Aniline Plus”, are first dyed in the penetrating aniline dyes. Then a topcoat is applied to even out the colour of the hide surface. The topcoat also serves to create fading and soil-resistant pieces. Semi-aniline leathers are available in hundreds of colours. They retain a great amount of the softness of aniline dyed hides because the natural top grain is left intact. A much larger pro-
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portion of the worldwide hide supply is suitable for this class of leather and as a result they are more moderately priced than pure aniline dyed hides. Many hides are marred by naturally occurring imperfections, or „thumbprints“, such as insect bites, barbed wire scars, scrapes and other defects. To remove these imperfections, “Corrected Grain” leathers are first sanded or buffed then embossed to restore a natural-looking grain pattern. Finally, additional colour and a protective coating are applied. Some natural softness is sacrificed in the process but the great number of hides in this economical grade of top grain leather furniture are extremely resistant to stains and fading and a good buy for families. Antique Grain (two-tone or rub-off) is a leather to which a special surface has been applied to mimic the unique well-worn look of the more traditional leathers. This is achieved by a top coat which is applied unevenly, or rubbed off, to reveal a paler colour beneath. There will be natural marks and
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some shade variation and this type of leather will age more over time. Pigmented Leather has a thicker surface coating to enhance durability. A polymer finish that contains pigments provides the durability. With modern technology, the coating can be embossed, printed or plain. The original leather surface is left intact before applying the surface coating. Corrected grainpigmented leather is lightly abraded to remove imperfections before the surface coating is applied. Pull-up leather, also known as waxy or oily pull-up, has a natural worn look which, when stretched, will lighten in colour. This leather is natural leather that may have some marks and shade variation. This type of leather will age and appear more lived in with use. Nubuck is natural looking leather with the grain surface of the hide very lightly abraded to give a soft velvety appearance. This type of covering soils easily and is best for occasional use. When making suede leather the middle or lower section of the hide is
used and then abraded to give a distinctive fibrous nap, again for occasional use. If you choose your leather with care and look after it will give you many, many years of comfort and pleasure. Happy shopping!
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CARING FOR YOUR LEATHER Leather furniture is expensive, but can easily last a lifetime with just a little everyday care. It is best to follow instructions from your manufacturer, because different types of leather furniture may require different methods of cleaning. However, if your leather furniture did not come with instructions always try the gentlest cleaning methods first. Wipe down leather furniture with a clean, soft, white cloth every week or so. Do this more frequently in a dusty environment. A white cloth ensures that you don‘t deposit dyes on your leather couch by mistake and it is also easy to see if you have removed all the dirt. Vacuum your leather furniture from time to time. Use a damp, soft cloth to remove dirt build up if you have not been cleaning it regularly.
Grease
For grease stains use a soft, dry cloth. Press down to blot up as much grease from the leather surface as you can. Use talcum powder or cornflour and sprinkle on the leather surface. Allow it to sit for a while and then brush away using a brush with soft bristles. You may have to repeat this process a couple of times. Do not rub. This technique also works on fabric.
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LEATHER CHAIR If you‘re in the market for a leather chair, you‘ll find a wide range of choices, from full massage chairs to leather club chairs. There are antique leather wing-back chairs alongside sleek modern leather chairs, Italian leather kitchen chairs, retro Eames leather chairs, executive desk leather chairs, and more. One famous designer of signature leather chairs is Mies van der Rohe, who was an architect and the last director of the Bauhaus. Some of his most renowned creations are the Barcelona Chair and the Brno Chair. His Barcelona chair was created for the 1929 Worlds Art Fair and designed for the Spanish Royalty to oversee the opening ceremonies of the exhibition. The form is thought to be extrapolated from Roman folding chairs known as Curule chairs – upholstered stools used by Roman aristocracy. However, in spite of the industrial appearance of the Barcelona chair, it requires much hand craftsmanship to build. Van der Rohe himself said, “It is almost easier to build a sky scraper than a chair.”
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For water stains blot with a soft cloth immediately as soon as the spill occurs. For dry water marks use a soft damp cloth and starting from the stain wipe gently, never scrub, outwards towards the edges of the cushion in all directions. Use less and less moisture as you go outward. This technique provides a uniform effect for the entire treated leather surface, while minimising the stain.
Ink
Ink stains on leather may need to be cleaned by a professional depending on the kind of ink, and the severity of the stain. Fresh stains are easier to remove. Small marks, from ball point pens for example, may disappear on their own over a period of time. You can try cleaning small stains using a gentle soap solution.
Remember…
• Always test in an inconspicuous spot. • Use a wiping motion and don‘t scrub. • Don’t use harsh chemicals, alcohol, strong detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean leather. All of these may cause irreparable damage to your leather sofa. Consult a professional if the stain is hard to remove.
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Designer Profile Philippe Starck A creative revolutionary of the world…
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“opening the doors to people’s brains” The son of an inventor and aeronautic engineer, Philippe Starck had the desire to create and the capacity to dream from a young age. In four decades as a designer and architect, he has stamped his genius and innovative flair on everything from toothbrushes, furniture and motorbikes to the presidential Elysée Palace in France and the Delano Hotel in Miami. On Mallorca he is perhaps best known as the designer of the Port Adriano marina, due to fully re-pen in spring 2012.
For multi-faceted creator Philippe Starck, design is both a poetic and a political statement. “Every object, every shape, every style must have a meaning, and it is this meaning that influences us every day,” he says. Starck is acutely aware that humanity is by no means lacking in more objects. In his case, he likes to stress, the pencil is his only tool for changing the world. The celebrated French designer and architect, arguably the bestknown proponent of the “New Design” style, recalls having fought to improve quality, reduce prices and be available to all. “No one wanted me to, but every time I lowered the price I also improved the quality and the product sold better. So manufacturers were forced to follow me… I never stopped campaigning to see perfect products emerge,
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quality products made to last.” From the start of his career, Starck’s designs were destined for the whole of society rather than for an elite. He dreamt of “design democratisation”: that is, an optimal quality for a minimal price, and diffusion to the largest audience possible. He also believes that sincere, modern elegance comes from the multiplication of an object, not the ideology of limited editions. Premeditation on rarity, he argues, leads to a selection through money rather than necessity. With that in mind, Starck has always fought to impose a design concept that goes beyond elitism. Proud to be considered a “proletarian designer”, he re-thinks the most ordinary, and most astonishing, objects from people’s daily lives – with the aim of delivering
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Designer Profile a “message of humanity, life and poetry”. He sees his duty as a designer as being “subversive, ethical, ecological, political and humorous”. His fundamental vision is that creation – in any form – must improve the lives of as many people as possible. “No one has to be a genius but everyone has to participate,” he says, adding that he vehemently believes his poetic and political duty, rebellious and benevolent, pragmatic and subversive, should be shared by everyone, with humour another key element that sets him apart. He has been responsible for a vast and diverse range of iconic creations: everyday consumer products including toothbrushes and toothbrush sanitisers, lemon squeezers, fruit juicers, chairs and wireless speakers for iPod and
Designer Profile iPhone to wind turbines, megayachts and the emblematic interiors of hotels, restaurants, houses and even trains. Born on 18 January 1949 in Paris, he spent his childhood hanging around the drawing tables of his aeronautic engineer father. He retains his father’s primary lesson: everything should be organised elegantly and rigorously, in human relationships as much as in the concluding vision that presides over every creative gesture. Starck first became interested in living spaces as a student at Ecole Nissim de Camondo in Paris, where in 1969 he designed an inflatable house based on an “idea on materiality”. He gained his first success at the Salon de l’Enfance, after which Pierre Cardin offered him the job of artistic director at his publishing house.
Starck then founded his first industrial design company, Starck Product, which he later renamed Ubik after the famous Philip K. Dick novel, initiating collaborations with top design manufacturers around the world, including Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Spain. In 1983, President François Mitterrand chose his project to decorate the private residence at the Elysée Palace, thus symbolising an institutional recognition of design. Starck joined forces with John Hitchcox in 1999 to establish yoo, with the aim “to create truly extraordinary living spaces”. His “yoo inspired by Starck” brand has now completed more than 20 projects around the world.
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A common theme throughout Starck’s career has been a commitment to ecology and the environment. “Existing means serving your tribe. Barbarity must be overcome. Ecology is the absolute urgency,” he once said. “Increasingly aware, we can all take the destiny of the human species in hand instead of drifting into the mechanisms of a mercenary market.” For the future, Philippe Starck implores, “Let’s offer our children another history, another romanticism.” To that end, he travels the world with his wife and muse Jasmine, looking for “natural elegance” and “democratic obligation”. He stresses that he will never give up on his hope, desire, vision and personal duty for a better life for everyone – today and tomorrow. starck.com | yoo.com
Innovative vision for Port Adriano
Philippe Starck visited the Port Adriano project this summer to check progress. His aim as designer of one the Balearic Isles’ largest marinas (with 404 moorings) is “to place the human and the sea in the centre of the project, which includes overall town planning, architectural design and artistic direction of public spaces as well as special creations such as mooring poles”. Starck was commissioned on the basis that his designs “offer the talent, sobriety and beauty that Port Adriano wants for its clients”. He is responsible for the design of the new commercial area and the decoration of the communal areas. Built in 1992, Port Adriano is due to fully re-open with Starck’s new design in spring 2012. portadriano.com
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Starck around the world in 2011 + 100 MASKS FOR JAPAN
Philippe Starck has created a mask entitled, “The hope is the survival“, for a cultural association that helps Japanese children. „The mask is the answer for today,” he explains. “Holes remind us that tomorrow the brave Japanese will breath pure air.“ Profits from the initiative will go to the enfant sans Frontières NGO based in Japan. + FRAME MOOOI AWARD Philippe Starck is a judge of the Frame Moooi Award launched in September. The competition is looking for the best furniture and lamps that have been designed for a specific interior. The winning project will be published in Frame Magazine and its designer will receive a prize of €25,000. starck’s shortlisted candidates will be revealed on 15 March 2012, and the winner will be announced in April at a special award ceremony at the Salone del Mobile in Milan (framemoooi.com) + ELLE 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN MADRID Philippe Starck received the “Visionary Artist 2011” award at the eLLe Awards 25th Anniversary in Madrid. At the same time he presented the award for best film-maker to Pedro Almodóvar. + IDEA FLOW FUTURE SPEED Philippe Starck was president of the jury for the SNCF contest “Ideaflow Future Speed”. The ideas were judged by Starck and three other jury members: “street artist” JR; photographer Jean-Pierre Khazem; and Stockholmbased curator, writer, columnist and urban activist Jan Aman. The question posed by the SNCF was: How do you imagine high-speed rail travel of 2041? The aim was “to collect ideas from younger generations on the future of rail travel and to try to really get to grips with what their expectations were in terms of travelling by train”. + RESTAURANT A’TREGO IN CAP D’AIL Designed by Philippe Starck, the restaurant A’Trego opened in June. The designer “chose to arrange a narrative, like a stage director. With
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his leading actors being the sea, the sun and friendship, he dreamt up the story of a place with a unique spirit.” Starck described it as, “Just a fisherman‘s hut on the water, love, friends and sun. A‘Trego only exists in our dreams.” + MY BLEND BY CLARINS SPA
“A spa is above all a feminine place and for it I wanted to investigate the architectural possibilities of the feminine unconscious. The woman is in a system of fluid where the purely male signs of strength, like aggressiveness, do not exist. I wanted an unlimited white universe, without horizontality nor verticality.” This was the concept behind Royal Monceau’s My Blend by Clarins spa, entirely designed by Philippe Starck and opened in June. + LE ROYAL ECLAIREUR AT THE ROYAL MONCEAU Philippe Starck and Armand Hadida opened Le Royal Monceau‘s concept store, Le Royal eclaireur, in May. “The Royal eclaireur-Raffles Paris has nothing to do with architecture or decoration,” explained Starck. “It’s an exploration of what the French spirit is, of what it should be, and what it could be. Our qualities, our flaws, this poetry, this romanticism, this reflection, this critical spirit taken to an even higher level, which either kills or confirms. It’s the creation of an internal mental space within the physical surroundings and even replacing decoration; the mental in place of the aesthetic, literature in place of style. The creation of a total space, of a life, a memory, of a passage as if its molecules had been set in motion by music, as if the air had become palpable with the scent of perfume, as if a room could be understood by evoking the exquisite soul of one who had lived there, and had left behind memories, gifts and memoires.“
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+ “DEMOCRATIC ECOLOGY” AT MIPIM The premier presentation of Democratic ecological Architecture with Riko by Starck (D.e.A.R.S.) was exhibited at the MIPIM 2011 in Cannes earlier this year. The timeless design of Philippe Starck and Riko’s D.e.A.R.S was described as a revolutionary concept due to its simplicity and innovativeness, accomplishing Starck’s “democratic ecology” political work. „I’ve always been in the ‘proving’ mode of thinking: in the industrialisation of furniture but also in habitat,” said the French designer, “using the system of car manufacturing to make the houses. With Democratic eco Architecture I‘m going to find, in the world, the closest industrial quality I want and develop a wide range of prefabricated homes that are going to be environmentally friendly.” + YOO INSPIRED BY S+ARCK IN INDIA Co-founder of yoo, Philippe Starck is also creative director of the “yoo inspired by S+ARCK” team behind “the artful conception of four design palettes: Culture, Classic, Minimal and Nature”. Starck has turned a jungle terrain in Pune, India, into another high residential living space: yoo Pune. Set within an expanse of seven hectares, including a twohectare historic rainforest, yoo Pune “gives access to a plethora of exclusive services on its premises, a new sanctuary in the heart of a multi-faceted city”. Starck said, “I have never been interested in architecture, nor design. I am only interested in ‘us’. When working on a project, a place or an object, I always focus on the profit my creation may have on the persons who will use them. For yoo Pune, I was thinking of bringing something more to my cultural tribe in India by creating a place where they can blossom and be happy.”
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Mediterranean
charm
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The former farmhouse featured here was designed by BB Architects in line with the studio’s aim of blending in with the island’s landscape and tradition while also providing a contemporary reinterpretation of rural Mediterranean architecture.
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More information about the property:
BB Architects, Carrer de Llucmajor, Palma Tel. 971 256 252, info@bb-architects.com bb-architects.com
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It is located just a few kilometres from the La Colonia San Pedro and Costa de Los Pinos mountain passes, in a rolling setting featuring a widely diverse variety of vegetation. The 80,000 square metre plot is surrounded by holm oak and pine forests, connected by olive and barley fields. The building extends over 600 square metres and two storeys, with an annexed structure near the pool. With a focus on colour and texture, the finished home is described as “a reinterpretation of traditional techniques and materials on the island, with a nod to other cultures – in particular, northern African.” Special attention has been paid to integrating the property into the natural environment, both in the choice of finishes (adobe walls on the patios and stucco façades) and landscaping featuring wild native flora – to create an expansive “natural garden”. The exterior areas are highlighted by austere lines, in contrast to the warm and cosy ambience of the interior rooms, with a combination of traditional and contemporary furniture and numerous exclusive details such as coffered ceilings, carved wooden furniture, unexpected little corners of natural light, individually-created colours for the walls and woodwork, and renovated Arab-style doors. Founded by Sergi Bastidas 30 years ago, BB Architects offers architecture, construction, planning and design services in Palma. The studio’s main values are “staying true to the Mediterranean form and making sure that designs are functionally right”. Its aim is “to realise the maximum potential of environmental integration whilst remaining true to the original concept definition”. Currently working with architect Gerard Bastidas, the studio has “entered a new cycle focused on integrated architecture and respect for the environment, while maintaining the finest and highest quality aesthetic finishes”.
Interview with
Architects Bastidas Gerard Bastidas spoke to Home Couture about the concept behind this renovated farmhouse and the studio’s raison d’être in general… Photos: Neus Pastor
From left to right: Boris Bastidas (finance director), Sergi Bastidas (founder architect), Gerard Bastidas (architect).
What was the main philosophy behind the design of the house?
Creativity that respects the environment and tradition. How would you define “rural Mediterranean architecture”?
Architecture with a human touch that plays with space – such as light and shade. How would you describe your own style of architecture in general?
A style centred on the search for harmony and proportion, and a commitment to highlighting the quality of materials and traditional techniques through the simplicity of form and shapes, providing each project with the studio’s distinctive stamp. Many developers these days tend to describe their new projects as a harmonious mix of traditional Mallorcan style with modern touches. Have you integrated that kind of blended style into this house?
I would define it more as a reinterpretation of the classic Mallorcan home adapted to the comfort of the 21st century.
What are the latest trends in design that you expect to feature in Mallorcan architecture over the next decade?
A return to Mallorca’s roots and to nature, and construction that is more respectful of the environment – which will require a partial adaptation of the current regulations. Taking into account the increasingly significant issue of climate change and renewable energy, have you incorporated “new materials” in this house, and in your architecture in general?
Yes, organic coverings, geothermology, Arab-style walls… What do you expect to be the main construction material of the future?
Natural insulators. Can you offer a practical piece of advice for readers thinking about building a new home and commissioning an architect?
Find someone who has sensitivity, a firm commitment to their profession and respect for the environment.
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The renowned Sotogrande macro-urbanisation is famous for some of the most beautiful and exotic mansions on the Costa del Sol.
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With four championship golf courses, beautiful white sand beaches and international polo fields, as well as a luxurious marina and exclusive waterside restaurants, it is easy to see why Sotogrande is the first choice for many of the Costa del Sol’s luxury home owners.
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The interior of Villa Oasis offers a strong correlation with both the landscape and the property’s external features – with the aim of focusing on privacy without any feeling of isolation.
Villa Oasis is probably ARK’s most ambitious project to date. A 1,000 square metre-plus mansion built within a luxurious landscape design, it is surrounded by a unique bamboo forest and an idyllic water fountain – which certainly justifies its grand title!
The villa extends over three floors, all reflecting the epitome of luxury. The basement, with a spa, gymnasium and wine cellar, highlights the more indulgent aspects of ARK’s design. The first floor has direct access to the beautifully landscaped gardens and tranquil swimming pool area, while the top floor comprises the bedrooms.
The innovative patio design integrates classical proportions combined with traditional Andalucian style. This blend of classic and contemporary styling is evident throughout the
whole villa, setting the tone for the future of Andalucian architecture – adapted to the times and requirements of modern life.
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The kitchen concentrates on clear colours contrasting with the darkness of the Iroko wood. Over 45 square metres, with an enormous window, the kitchen provides the day’s “nominated chef” with
the opportunity of experiencing the beauty of the garden while preparing a meal with the most innovative and stunningly modern kitchen appliances available.
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The living room focuses on the concept of bright spaces without visual barriers. This is achieved by the installation of lofty windows that allow the house to be flooded with light and colour – and the garden to be present in the interior area. This harmonic blend of different combined spaces is yet another design trait that ARK are particularly fond of.
When you reach the top floor you may never want to leave the villa again! The three bedrooms are equipped with ensuite facilities and private terraces, all with expansive views to the garden and swimming pool. Light, once again, plays
A whole floor dedicated to the luxurious and the indulgent, the bottom floor is equipped with a gym, offices, spa, indoor swimming pool complete with a hydro-massage spa, Turkish bath and sauna, wine cellar and home cinema.
the main role in these bedrooms and this is certainly evident in the master suite. Over 45 square metres, the master bedroom features a huge 115 square metre terrace and is also fully equipped with a chimney for winter.
More information about the property: ARK Architects CC Sotomarket, Sotogrande Tel. 956 793 166 ark-arquitectos.com
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Taste of Luxury on Mallorca
Property Showcase More information about these properties:
Dahler & Company Mallorca C/ Farmaceutico Gonzalez 2 Puerto de Andratx Tel. 971 67 20 20, Fax 971 67 21 95 ck@dc-mallorca.com dc-mallorca.com
DC Finest Real Estate Mallorca have been representing Dahler & Company on Mallorca since June. The managing director, interior designer and real estate consultant Claudia Krekeler, who first came to Mallorca more than 27 years ago, is very excited about a most promising venue. “We have very attractive properties on offer, ranging from villas and apartments on the coast through to sumptuous inland villas and fincas,” she says. “Spacious, modern furnished penthouses are in particularly high demand, as they offer an alternative to villas. If there aren’t any properties that fulfil your demands, we will find a suitable plot of land and help you to realise your dream.”
These newly built luxury apartments offer fantastic views to the harbour of Andratx. The complex is located on a hill and is surrounded by a green zone. There are five blocks, each with three floors consisting of: ground floor apartments with a garden up to 150 square metres, first floor apartments with three bedrooms and a terrace, two-bedroom duplex apartments and penthouses with three bedrooms. The penthouse is approximately 174 square metres, with a private roof terrace of 82 square metres and its own swimming pool. The apartments have their own parking places and store rooms, lift access and use of the large community pool. The materials and installations are of highest quality, including a under-floor heating, hot/cold air-conditioning, Boffi kitchens with Neff appliances, satellite TV, telephone connection, built-in wardrobes, video surveillance, PVC window frames, double-glazing and aluminium blinds. This beautiful property in Santanyi is a combi-
nation of Mallorcan country estate and contemporary furnishings. It is a mix of old and modern – with influences from Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the Far East. Colours, shapes and fabrics are kept in warm tones and the ambience of each room is different. Comfort is as important as the effect of a pleasant ambience. The property is in a quiet countryside location, with views to the mountains and sea, and a constructed area of 500 square metres. The estate is equipped with under-floor heating and air-conditioning. Each of the four individual and tastefully designed bedroom suites has its own private terrace. A spacious living room, a hall and various terraces provide great living comfort. The open and fully equipped kitchen offers our inner chef with the opportunity to demonstrate our skills. The plot of 2.6 hectares has a multitude of outdoor possibilities, there is an 8x12 metre pool to cool off in and white sunbeds on the surrounding terrace for lounging in the sun. Palma and the airport are reachable in just 35 minutes by car.
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Stylish home comforts in
Es Capdella
Dahler & Company’s managing director Claudia Krekeler has been living on Mallorca since 1996, and can look back on six successful years working in the luxury real estate sector. Claudia´s broad expertise, knowledge of construction laws, and integration into the island’s society and culture are complemented by the 43-year-old’s international network. The avid dressage rider spoke to Home Couture about her design past and current property market trends… and welcomed us into her wonderfully warm and tasteful home in Es Capdella.
Interview with
Claudia Krekeler
Why did you originally decide to become an interior designer?
I was fascinated by modern interiors in antique buildings. My aim was to create something new, with the highest technical standard available in a traditional architecture. How would you describe your own style of design in general?
Pure and modern with an extra touch of extravagance. What was your first project?
The reform of a villa in Tuscani. Do you have any dream projects you would like to work on as an interior designer?
What made you decide to move to Mallorca?
I did my practice year on Mallorca and worked for one of the best engineers. By that time the “aparejadores” (quantity surveyors) did the interiors and I could already have an influence on some hotel projects. Do you spend all your time here?
Yes, but I also love to travel. How would you describe your own home?
Purely Mediterranean, a retreat with interesting details.
My dream is to work on a new urbanistic concept for Mallorca, which is mainly an architectural one. Also I would like to find new concepts for tourism, combining ecology and economics.
Is there any particular place on Mallorca that is special to you? Why?
What is the secret of successful interior design?
What are the latest trends in design that you expect to feature in Mallorcan properties over the next decade?
Creating contrasts. This can be achieved in several fields: cultural contrasts, colour contrasts, surfaces, material. The secret is also in the right dimension, proportion, light. If everything is in balance, the ambi-
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ence has a harmony; the visitor will feel it but cannot explain it.
Puerto de Alcudia and Pollença, because that’s the place I fell in love with on Mallorca 25 years ago.
In the next few years we will see more spectacular, modern buildings. After that there will be a transition to something new, perhaps rustic with art deco elements?
And internationally?
People get bored with a certain style, so we will see a change from purely modern. I can already see some designers creating rich, cosy interiors with a classical background. Can you offer a practical piece of advice for readers thinking about decorating a home and commissioning an interior designer?
In my daily work I see so many stunning properties but very often I also see big mistakes, which could have been avoided by using an interior architect. Very often it is a decision on the right material, the dimension of a room or the room planning which makes all the difference. It is very expensive to do a new building or reform. The amount needed to be spent on professional advice is little and very often it saves nerves and money to use them from the very beginning. What encouraged you to move from interior design into real estate?
My kids and the death of a loved one. I just couldn’t concentrate on drawing and designing. I had to meet more people and work fewer hours. So real estate was very exciting and challenging. Taking into account the increasingly significant issue of climate change and renewable
energy, do you encourage the incorporation of “new materials” into the houses you have in your portfolio?
We always advise our customers to use solar heating, and offer advice on the wise and sensible use of water resources. Is Mallorca’s real estate market still suffering from the effects of the recession – both global and in Spain?
Yes, it is. There are a lot of properties on the market. On the other hand it is difficult to find a top property in a superb location with the latest quality features. Have you noticed any significant signs of improvement in the market over the past few months?
Yes, there are investors and buyers searching for a “save haven” for their money. In a crisis, and with inflation on the horizon, property in top locations and gold are desirable. How do you see the immediate future of the property market on Mallorca?
It will stabilise. General property, especially the local market, will go down further, due to unemployment and the low income of the population. Top properties will keep their value, because there is not a lot of new
building land. Very often you will have to buy an old property and demolish it in order to build a new house. Are there any kinds of properties – for example, related to price range, location, next to golf course, etc. – maintaining their strength in the market better than others?
First seafront, new buildings with sea views, big fincas in desirable areas, modern penthouses… Is it currently a buyer’s or seller’s market on Mallorca?
A buyer’s market. Your company offers real estate, property management and project marketing services… What specific areas does this cover, and how important is such diversity and flexibility in the current market?
Our main goal is the service of real estate marketing. With our experience, professionalism and network we give buyers the security to invest in a top property, even if it needs a reform. We understand the Spanish builders and know the contractors. Also, we supervise the reform until the end. Our aim is to give investment security and guide the owner through the process.
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Dahler & Company Group now on Mallorca
SUCCeSSFUL BROKeRS OF exCLUSIVe HOUSeS AND APARTMeNTS FOR 19 yeARS, DAHLeR & COMPANy ARe AMONG THe LeADING ReAL eSTATe AGeNTS FOR TOP-CLASS ReSIDeNTIAL ReAL eSTATe IN GeRMANy.
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TOP-CLASS REAL ESTATE
The company, which is based in Hamburg, was founded in 1993 by Björn and Kirsten Dahler and employs 200 members of staff in charge of referring, developing, marketing and managing luxury properties. FRANCHISE EXPANSION
Björn Dahler has established a license system in the field of real estate brokerage that relies on the partners’ “entrepreneurial spirit and personal responsibility”. They have access to a country-wide network and are supported by a strong brand which enables them to meet clients’ real estate needs throughout Germany as well as internationally. BEST LOCATIONS
The Dahler & Company Group currently has 39 subsidiaries in 24 cities. The offices are located in premium shopping areas and usually adhere to the same characteristic shop-concept. All branches share the elegant trademark interior that underlines the company’s specialisation in top-class real estate. The focus on the luxury segment and the decision to work with independent partners from each region guarantees that buyers and sellers
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alike are provided with “excellent consulting at eye level based on in-depth market expertise”. COMMITTED TO VALUES
In order to fully meet clients‘ high expectations, the company’s founders have developed a comprehensive set of values based on “a foundation of excellence, expertise and exclusivity”. According to
Dahler, “The basic principles such as kindness, respect, sincerity, discretion, honesty, reliability and competence serve as guidelines by which staff and partners work and communicate with each other and their business partners on a daily basis. dahlercompany.de
Estilo Internacional
MAISON&OBJET
A New Quest for Singularity
“In a world of luxury
and fashion that is currently reinventing itself, singularity has become consumers’ new quest,” the exhibition declared at its inauguration in September. “Creating your own codes, defying the rules of the game… daring to be unique is a new way of cultivating the elegance of being oneself.” A key objective of the 2011 exhibition was “to show how brands can respond to contemporary expectations for a new pace of life and greater meaning by allowing everyone to express their uniqueness. Mass uniformity is no longer unanimously approved. No one wants to be like everyone else in our age of globalisation. We want to
escape the ordinary… Each person aspires to affirm their own freedom of choice in matters of taste and lifestyle.” The philosophy behind “Singularité” was highlighted and defined in the 19th Inspirations book published by the Maison&Objet Home Observatory, which will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2012.The Observatory first began providing its highly specialised insight into emerging trends a decade ago, via spaces that have become established as key landmarks for trade show visitors, including this year’s „Hors-piste“, „Couplicité“ and „Obsessions privées“ – the Inspirations areas created by François Bernard, Vincent Grégoire from the NellyRodi trends agency
and Élisabeth Leriche. Completing its “generalist and general standpoint”, ranging from furniture to fashion accessories, Maison&Objet was also held in synergy with more specialised exhibitions: l’espace métiers d’art (crafts), scènes d’intérieur (high end decoration), now! design à vivre (design) and outdoor-indoor (outdoor furniture and accessories). Every year, Maison&Objet, scènes d’intérieur and now! design à vivre choose designers who “crystallise the momentum of contemporary design”. In 2011 they paid tribute to architect Edouard François, interior designers Gilles&Boissiers and designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec.
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The age of globalisation has given consumers a stronger yearning to be different, to shake off the shackles of uniformity. With that in mind, this year’s Maison&Objet chose “Singularity” as the Paris exhibition’s main theme.
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Estilo Internacional Fil Vert (Green Theme) Pathway Hybrid Imaginary Worlds
Outdoors: A Privileged Design With its use of innovative materials that “resist outdoor constraints, and propose new or specific codes and uses”, outdoor layout is considered to be a privileged area of exploration for design. The brand‘s major sectors demonstrated this at Maison&Objet with collections that combined style, technical performance and comfort by the leading designers, including Kettal, Sifas and Tribu. They, and other exhibitors, showed that “when conviviality becomes form, the outdoors conjures up leisure and relaxation in an environment that is accessorised more completely for easy socialising”. Fun and creative comfort elements were shown by the Fatboy collections and the new Jaquio Italian exhibitor; while an innovative chair was presented for the first time at the exhibition by Flux Furniture, which had just received two awards at the Grand Design Live in London. In this living room, a mix between lounge and dining room, the kitchen was also essential. It played on style as well as on technique, with hi-tech versions presented by Indu, inviting visitors indoors for the pleasure of induction and wok cooking, or more traditionally with the range developed by flame-cooking specialists Barbecue&Co. From the kitchen to the bathroom… outdoor showers were presented by D‘un Jardin a L’Autre, ideal for poolside or simply to cool down in the summer heat on the patio. Water is also cherished for the softness of its sound and the beauty of its flow, and this was highlighted in an “emotional medium” in fountains imagined by Patrick Nadeau for Laorus. City dwellers like to follow outdoor trends, and original proposals by exhibitors such as Bacsac satisfied their desire for nature as well as overcoming lack of space, by presenting containers that give everyone access to a small plot of land. Outdoor shelters were another major trend this season at Maison&Objet.
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Since its creation, the ethic chic sector has constantly been upgraded to offer visitors an even more exclusive and creative range: “strong atmospheres, materials and sophisticated techniques, but also a real ethical involvement, bringing together a will to pursue equitable trading and eco-design”. This movement explores alternative archetypes that inspire both decoration and fashion.
Industrial Style and Vintage The memories sparked off by vintage and industrial style provide enhanced soul to decoration. This increasingly strong trend was represented by „irresistible objects, sometimes found in secondhand stores, sometimes reproduced, often recomposed from old materials that bear a seductive patina”.
Focus on Japan In a show of support following the natural disasters which have devastated the country, Maison&Objet dedicated “Talents à la Carte” entirely to Japan, accompanied by the “Dessine moi le Japon” exhibition.
Vintage is Home In quite possibly one of the best examples of Italian style, Kartell has achieved something that is quite simply ridiculous: making plastic furniture into a desirable product. Not only has plastic become a coveted material for couture furniture but Kartell has also developed the science behind the material – so plastic is not only stylish but also extremely complex. With the help of a certain Mr Starck, Kartell set a new precedent for the design industry, creating the first transparent chair made from one moulding of poly-carbonate, the equivalent of splitting the atom in the plastic design world. This Starck/Kartell collaboration has proved to be the most successful strand of Kartell’s inventory to date, with a multitude of fascinating products spawned from this titanic collaboration. One of the most famous of which has to be the Louis Ghost Chair, including a spaghetti-like seat rest, influenced by classical French furniture examples such as the Eiffel chair by Charles Eames.
Featuring folklore from Europe or elsewhere, in a nostalgic or contemporary mode, this sector highlighted the trend for vintage revival illustrated by patchwork, embroidery, overstitching and combined material effects.
Exhibitors Go Green Linen, bamboo, natural silk, hemp or organic cotton, plant fibres grown according to sustainable development norms, as well as recycling, are increasingly being used in ecofriendly household linen lines.
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Estilo Internacional Côté Déco Charme This was an eagerly awaited sector in Paris. For many international visitors, it conveyed the contrasting image of France and the diversity of its regional styles, though it is simplistic to limit the sector‘s offer to this reflection of France. From Gustavian charm to a more urban classic style, this sector takes its inspiration from very different typologies: the seaside home, country home, chalet, „industrial loft“... an eclectic melting pot that satisfies a wide range of tastes and desires.
New Ways of Eating Together
Dependable Values Côté Déco Références presented an upmarket „classic trendy“ world, a modern reinterpretation of the classic style”, with a wide range of revisited products (furniture, accessories, lighting, rugs, images-paintings, know-how and a general decoration concept).
The kitchen has come out of the closet! Now a living room in its own right, it focuses on sharing and conviviality in the home, but in recent years the real novelty lies in a return to its initial purpose: cooking is back in fashion. Reality TV shows dedicated to cooking reflect this, as do specialist magazines that help us rediscover cooking’s pleasures. Eating well has become a philosophy that brings on board several trends: lovers of tradition can simmer up a return to their roots while lovers of international cuisine food can bring out their chopsticks. Tableware is more colourful and inventive, as designers explore new ways to re-direct daily meals away from boredom, and consumers seek increasingly specialised utensils, more respectful of flavour and nutrition, as well as the environment, thanks to eco-friendly farming. From showcases to the table, colour acts as a “vitamin-enhanced and good-humoured jolt”. A few touches of primary colour give life to cutlery and sharpen the appetite for new inspirations. With Staub, the traditional cast iron cocotte is back in style – available in a wide range of high fashion colours.
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Styles Revisited Historic style references on show were revamped to suit today‘s tastes and modernised. The “classic total” look is no longer in fashion. In contrast, timeless or old styles are increasingly popular, mixed with modern, contemporary and even designer environments. Their classic touch in new environments provides warmth and originality.
Oriental Traditions The tradition of the hammam and wellbeing cultivated in the East, from the Maghreb and Middle East, was highlighted with products such as Alep soap, argan oil and orange blossom “promising escapism and relaxation”. They were accompanied by gourmet body scrubs, foutas with varied motifs and colours, silk pocket handkerchiefs, and metal accessories such as soap holders, cups and tea sets.
The City of Paris The search for harmony with nature in outdoor spaces is shaking up furniture’s traditional role. In a time of “greater” Paris and considerations about urban density, architects are offering apartment buildings or town houses with extra height. One of the main issues is often linked to the possibility of allowing inhabitants to continue to live in their homes during construction work and the consequent desire for fast, light construction procedures. Beyond that, this type of work provides buildings with a new design and helps redefine the terrain.
The Green Room
It`s time for
good taste
By Bernd Groten
Many people look for ideas to give their apartments and villas a personal and tasteful imprint – but are unable to find any.
Properties in fantastic settings in a bay above the sea, in a rugged landscape or on top of a mountain are the main objects of desire. Price very often does not matter if that is where someone has always wanted to be. Millions are spent purchasing and renovating – but what happens to the gem’s inner life? Very often the big picture for the interiors gets lost in agonising self-experiments. Chippendale-
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style keepsakes sit next to Bauhaus objects and gold-framed glass cabinets – or the new property is decorated with basic, standard and faceless furniture. Pictures of all stripes are hanging off the walls, framed in wood or metal. It seems as if nobody has ever heard of lighting design. Why on earth do people try to save money in these areas? You have this wonderful property. The villa’s sandstone façade fits
in harmoniously with the environment, as it was the architect’s intention to let the residence beam from the outside. So what happens to the inside, to the rooms you live in? Investment in successful furniture plays a minor role in relation to the purchase price of your property. If you think about it for a moment you will realise that a property’s value rises the more it shines from the inside and the more it
captivates its visitors. And it sells much easier. Let me assure you that your living area is considerably more than an accumulation of expensive pieces. It’s about taste, and sometimes professional help to make your rough diamond shine might be needed. That’s when our “Art Balance” concept comes into play – it combines art, design and interiors in order to create vital spaces. Art
Aqua Gallery represents art and artists who cater perfectly to this holistic claim. After a detailed “balance analysis” of the property, all aspects of the residence – living areas, kitchen, hall, bedrooms, working spaces, even bathrooms, balconies and terraces – are brought into harmony and are configured individually and skilfully. Have the courage to create something new. Bring your home
into harmony and. Create your very personal, balanced work of art: inside and outside in harmony, a living space in which you and your family feel vital and at home. Gerhardt Braun is an art and design specialist with Art Aqua Gallery. artaqua.es
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Eco concepts in Ceramics Known for its commitment to the environment, Almacenes Femenías offers sustainable and eco-friendly products developed by manufacturers with the same sensitivity.
Almacenes Femenías Tel. 971 430 484 info@femenias.com femenias.com
The company chooses the best environmental options for clients, including an expansive collection of flooring materials and pavements. Since its creation in 1936 Almacenes Femenías has mainly specialised in ceramic floor and wall tiling and building material distribution. Its main objective is to provide technical and decorative solutions, with all products inspired by the latest European designs. Almacenes Femenías only works with top quality products from top national and international firms known for being in the technological and aesthetic vanguard of the industry. These include eco-compatible products featuring a modern and advanced design, and based on ”respect for places, spaces and the people who live and interact within them”. Almacenes Femenías’ main suppliers pay close attention to the improvement, study and control of the various phases of the production process, while respecting the environment by, for example, recycling process waste and refuse produced through the various tile production cycles.
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One of the “slimtech” products available from the company comprises sheets of stoneware in unprecedented sizes (300cm x 100cm) due to its extraordinary lightness resulting from a thickness of only three millimetres – the product of laminating and porcelain compacting technology. Manufacturers use the latest technology in their processes, combining know-how and digital decoration and offering a natural purity and individuality that could not have been reproduced with previous technologies.
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2nd Chance
Creative new identities for recycled materials Imagine, recycle, re-use, revive, reinterpret… these are the key goals for Luisa and Chela (Italian and Valencian, respectively) in working with the wide and varied array of objects they have on display at their new 2ndchance outlet in Esporles.
They and other artists
exhibiting their works are committed to the same values: recuperating and transforming materials that have, theoretically, come to an end of their use. Playing with the contrasts of before and after, they have converted a dark and dusty garage into a place shining with brilliant light, where their original and functional objects are made by the hands of artists who believe they can create beauty without plundering our resources. Objects that previously were pallets or doors and are now… a chair, a table or a bench. … buoys that were floating in the sea and are now… warm and cosy lamps. …plastic bottles that before contained water and are now… part of huge a panel whose transparent pieces vibrate with a soft airy feel while reflecting the light. … comics, magazines and paper containers that previously that are now living a second life, converted into screens and canvasses… And so on, unravelling the origin of each object and creating a surprising new identity. Generous with the materials, as well as their knowledge, they offer courses to young and old: anyone who is curious or restless about their creativity. A place that is in constant evolution, with the complicity of the audacious. They offer furniture for inside the home and outdoors, featuring artisanal designs, including lamps and tables made from a whole piece of wood… panels and canvasses (exclusive pieces), always using recycled material, for rental to shops and hotels holding events. They also work with architects on public installations. Tel. 667 288 394 / 971 611 751 2ndchance.es
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Boutique Chic
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timeless IN THe LAST FeW ISSUeS OF HOMe COUTURe, We HAVe FeATUReD AN ABUNDANCe OF ÜBeRCHIC, MINIMALIST AND MODeRN HOTeL DeSIGNS. We ARe ALL GUILTy OF FALLING FOR THe CHARM OF CUTTING-eDGe DeSIGN AND MODeRN CReATURe COMFORTS WHeN IT COMeS TO MAKING OUR ACCOMMODATION CHOICeS. However, for this issue we have decided take a look at a different genre in hotel design. Over the next few pages we will take you on a tour of the superior vintage offerings across europe, hotels with character and stories dating back hundreds of years. We are not talking about bedpans or paraffin lamps, but hotels that have kept up with the times while staying true to their historical essence.
The H10 Andalucía Plaza is located in Marbella opposite the Puerto Banús marina. This recently refurbished hotel with its bright, avant-garde décor is the ideal place to enjoy your stay on the Costa del Sol.
www.hotelh10andaluciaplaza.com
H10 andalucia plaza Urb. Nueva Andalucía, s/n 29660 Marbella, Costa del Sol Tel.: (34) 952 81 20 00 Fax: (34) 952 81 47 92
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Le Manoir aux Quat‘Saisons Oxford
Le Manoir aux Quat‘Saisons Oxford (England) Tel. (+44) (0)1844278881 manoir.com
The Manoir hotel is located in a small,
serene village in Oxfordshire. The building itself is the oldest and most characteristic piece of architecture for miles around, and it is perched regally amongst manicured lawns, Japanese ponds and 17th century gardens, all outlined within a beautifully preserved stone-wall perimeter. With 32 individually designed rooms, a two-star Michelin restaurant, a helipad, a croquet lawn and 26 acres (10.5 hectares) of picturesque natural grounds, Le Manoir offers the epitome of vintage luxury to all its guests. What makes this hotel even more special is the fact that it is the love-child of renowned chef Raymond Blanc, who had the simple ambition to provide the best in cuisine and service combined with the time-warp ambience created from an abundance of authentic 17th century décor. This ambition has certainly been satisfied, with the restaurant being awarded two Michelin stars which it has maintained for the last 27 years, while the hotel itself has remained the jewel of the very picturesque village of Great Milton in Oxfordshire. Although Le Manoir certainly excels in the gastronomical department, there are so many other facets to the hotel that are equally as impressive. Firstly, the 32 lavish rooms are all expertly, individually designed with décor inspiration everywhere from Rome to Japan. The grounds of Le Manoir are certainly a sight to behold as well. There is a two-acre vegetable and herb garden with over 70 herbs, ensuring the restaurant is supplied with only the freshest of produce. Raymond also decided to integrate a splattering of Japanese culture into the gardens at Le Manoir. There is a very special Japanese tea garden which aims to provide a more tranquil and serene environment for guests to contemplate either the beauty and simplicity of their surroundings or what culinary delights to explore for dinner.
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L‘Hotel paris
Paris (France) Tel. (+33) (0)1444199 00 l-hotel.com
Arguably the most famous hotel in Paris,
L’Hotel has ironically been the secret hideaway for the rich and famous for over two centuries. It is a pristine example of the French flair for the glamorous, while remaining true to a Bohemian soul that has attracted the likes of Oscar Wilde among other artists and musicians over the centuries. With 20 rooms, four of which are suites, a glamorous underground pool and a Michelin-star restaurant, L’Hotel is certainly much more than its name would suggest. Oscar Wilde famously passed away during a stay at L’Hotel, and while this seems to be the main décor theme of room 16, the other rooms boast an opulent splendour that gains another dimension from its location, on the arty Left Bank of Paris. The aptly named Le Restaurant offers a menu that is seasonal and classically French with a light, modern touch. Spearheaded by renowned chef Julien Mantbabut, Le Restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in 2008. This quintessential opulence is certainly replicated in the gastronomy on offer at Le Restaurant – for example, there are appetisers in excess of €50. But, as Mr Wilde would have said himself, “Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.” Guests at L’Hotel have to be either exceedingly imaginative or have very deep wallets, as experiencing the charms of L’Hotel does not come cheaply. The L’Hotel design is certainly original. The cylindrical hotel atrium is a design delight, which corkscrews up to the Parisian sky. The underground pool is yet another completely unique design feature. After descending a spiral staircase and entering through heavy velvet curtains you are presented with a scene reminiscent of ancient Rome – terracotta flooring, distressed stone columns and serene blue waters. L’Hotel does an excellent job of preserving the building’s two centuries of history while bringing it up to speed with the technology of the 21st century. However, the most important aspect of L’Hotel is the ambience. As soon as you step into L’Hotel you are met with the feel of luxury and indulgence which has been sought out by their customers since the turn of the 19th century.
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Residenza Napoleone III rome
Rome (Italy) Tel. (+39) 3477337098 residenzanapoleone.com
Nothing says “Boutique Chic”
more than the Residenza Napoleone III. With only two rooms, it is not really a hotel at all. There are no bars, restaurants, social areas or swimming pools. It is located in the Palazzo Ruspoli, one of Rome’s most historic palaces, which is hired out to paying guests. So, in fact, the Residenza Napoleone is actually a “palacial” bed and breakfast, if the mind can fathom such a far-fetched paradox. Design wise, the Residenza Napoleone is definitely “palacial”. The dining room of the apartment is hung with moss silk wallpaper and lined with traditionally neo-classical oil paintings of Roman monuments. There are huge 12-foot (four-metre) velvet curtains that conceal a set of two deep-window seats. The drawing room is slightly less formal, but still equally as elegant, adorned with antique silver jugs contrasting with the primrose yellow of the walls. As you would hope in a small, intimate hotel, the service is impeccable. The apartment is completely equipped with everything from guide-books for the explorers to bottles of Chianti for those opting for slightly less strenuous activities. If you venture out for dinner, expect your return to the suite to be met with dozens of candles and a “digestif” tray of Grappa and truffles. The hotel “fairies” really go above and beyond the established notion of personal service and the best part of all is that this service is done with “Mission Impossible” style discretion. Hands down, the best service and overall experience of any vintage boutique hotel we have visited. The fact that there is neither a restaurant nor bar really allows guests to concentrate on and appreciate the fairytale experience that is created at the Residenza Napoleone III. Whoever coined the phrase, “When in Rome”, should have ended it with, “stay at the Residenza Napoleone.”
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Light up your
landscape People today work hard and like to play hard but with constraints on all of our wallets staying at home often means playing at home and, in order to extend our day into night, we need light. by Trish Dynes
It is well worth
installing lighting in your garden, not just for security or to help you to see where you are going after dark. On top of these functional aspects of lighting there is also the fun, creative aspect of making new compositions with light. In fact, good lighting in a garden covers both practical and creative functions, and makes your garden a much more inviting space to be in the evening. These days we spend a great deal of money landscaping our gardens but, due to hectic lifestyles, are often only able to enjoy them on summer evenings and weekends. Lighting your landscape allows you to enjoy the garden even in the middle of winter when you can make the most of state-of-the-art heating – from stylish gas patio heaters to sophisticated sculptural bonfires. Lighting in the landscape has become as much of an art as landscaping with plants. Designing with light is very different to any other type of landscape design. Knowing what type of lights to use and where to position them, especially at different times of the year, is crucial to achieving the desired effect. There are a wide variety of lighting techniques that, if used properly, will achieve dramatic results. The plant material in the landscape also makes a big difference in what type of lighting you’re using, because you’re going to get a totally different light effect with different plants. For example, a tree lit with a shadow on a wall is going to look amazing. Sometimes a shadow is as important as lighting the tree itself,. You have to be very careful how you position the light fixtures. You need to make sure the lights don’t shine in the eyes of the people who are walking up the steps or standing at the front door. The
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Seasonal Living a variety of moods to enjoy. Lighting can be romantic or elegant, fun and playful… or simply create a relaxing oasis from the tensions of the work day. Today’s consumer is looking for much more than a simple garden barbecue. Now, instead of spending money going to Disney World people are spending it on an outdoor living room. People want to use their outdoor spaces well into the evening hours and to do this they need lighting.
Backyard environments are seen as an extension of the interior home and there are more and more products designed in this direction, including outdoor kitchens, entertaining areas and even exterior home theatre systems. Today’s consumer is looking for much more than a simple garden barbecue. Over the last several years, landscape lighting has exploded into a diverse and beautiful art form. With better technology
optimum goal of lighting is to enhance and not overpower the landscape. Outdoor lighting adds great atmosphere for family activities. The right lighting will make your swimming pool area a magical place for relaxing or entertaining under the stars. Spa lighting maximises your hot tub relaxation by introducing moodinfluencing colours to the water. Your interior living space has functional lights in the kitchen, lights for the kids to do their homework and dimmers in the bedroom, so it just makes sense to extend your living space to the outdoors with the flick of a switch. By using the landscape as part of the design, the possibilities of creating the perfect environment are endless. Landscape lighting is the factor that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Lighting can enhance a waterfall, add a touch of style to a deck or patio, punch up the barbecue area, or softly light a secluded nook in the garden. With the right styles, colours and types of lights used and positioned, you can set and today’s broad array of fixtures, designers are taking night lighting to a new level and giving consumers more opportunities to enjoy their leisure time at home, which means enjoying their entertaining areas including outdoor kitchen and exterior home theatre systems. However, lighting comes with responsibility. Sustainability is in when it comes to landscape lighting, and LED technology is leading the way. With impressive lighting watch your garden come to life and change from a dark outside space to an inviting living space to relax and entertain guests. Light up your decking with small LED lights, larger deck spotlights and post and wall lights. Solar lights require no wiring and are easy to install, as well as being
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energy efficient. Light up your paths with ground lights from novelty lights to subtle rock effects. Have fun with party lights including net lights, fun string lights and curtain lights to give an instant party theme. People are often looking further than a blazing security light coupled with a few accent lights here and there. They want a complete package tailored to their own lifestyle. They want lighting to offer beauty, utility and security, and they want to be able
to dial it up or down as needed. With path and spread lights, spotlights, step lights, deck lights, accent lights and a wide array of specialty lights, designers can paint a unique nighttime masterpiece in every garden. They want to have flexible control, not just all on or all off. Landscape lighting is a soft, subtle way to make every part of the landscape canvas more dramatic, and is so much more than simply illuminating the dark.
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Seasonal Living
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Gardening in crampons
If I said that quite a lot of our Mallorcan garden was dug out with a pickaxe, I am certain most readers would know exactly what I was talking about. By Sally Beale
They might not, however, have had to clamber around
their gardens in an attempt to weed them, equipped with steel crampons strapped to the soles of their boots! This is the only way we can tackle ours without slipping down the steep banks, and risking a broken leg. It certainly makes for good exercise. Our garden is situated in the little village of S’Arraco, near Andratx, on a steep hillside facing north-west. It takes the full force of the summer sun, whilst receiving relatively little in the winter, and we have had to adapt our planting to accommodate this. To our surprise, the orientation has not been as much of a problem as we had anticipated at first. We have managed to find plants that are hardy and adaptable, which tolerate both heat and cold, and which do not mind the north wind either. Mediterranean plants are surprisingly tough, and many are resilient in unusual conditions. Because they have had to adapt to long periods of drought, heat and, at times, almost monsoonal rainfall, they seem hardier than many plants we were used to in England. We started digging out our garden in June 2003, clearing the land of scrub and years of wild growth, to reveal the structure of the old dry stone walls underneath. We found five levels of terraces or “bancales”, which we cleared, levelled and, in some cases, widened a little. Once all the old walls had been repaired and made secure, we dug out a path, and using a mini digger hauled over 800 tons of good topsoil up to these levels, where it was spread to a depth of approximately 30 centimetres. This in itself took over two months of lifting and carrying. But when it was done we were amazed how civilised the place already looked, and we set to putting in the watering system with great excitement. We went for a drip system, from a pipe buried just under the ground. This has the advantage of avoiding any water loss through evaporation during the hot months, and is also less likely to be damaged by machinery. We also took care to lay the lighting cables at the same time as the water pipes, so that the earth, once replaced, need not be disturbed again. Once this work was complete, we laid a curving path made of second-hand railway sleepers from the Sóller railway where the
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digger had gone up and down with the soil, and we filled the steps with grey gravel. Now we were ready to plant.
neighbours. Below these is a rectangular pond, with a two-metre metal obelisk spouting into it at one end.
All the plants we have chosen are Mediterranean; that is to say, suitable for a Mediterranean climate. The only exception to this is the luxury of two small lawns, a little bit of green we could not resist in the summer heat. The lawns do take a lot of watering, but in my opinion they justify this by the cooling effect their soft green gives to the eye on hot days, not to mention the wonderful smell when they are mown. Bermuda grass works well here; it is just not worth trying the softer english grasses.
In the pond a few papyrus plants give shelter to the many fish, terrapins and frogs who have taken up residence. Otherwise the pond is empty of plants, and has a look reminiscent of the Arab gardens in southern Spain. The bottom lawn is shaded by a large palm, and flanked by rows of callistemon, echium, jasmine, bougainvillea, and blue and white agapanthus. I have interplanted all these with hundreds of bulbs, anemones, ranunculus, crocus and freesia. It is a wonderful sight in spring.
We have banks of pampas grass near the fences to give structure and definition to the shape of the garden, as well as purple solanum, lantana, two varieties of echium and, of course, hibiscus. I have not stuck to any colour scheme in my planting; I have mixed everything up, as I am fond of a riot of colour in a hot climate such as this. It looks spectacular to see all the colours blooming together in spring. It is a happy garden, alive and vibrant.
This year’s experiment is the planting of an entire bed of David Austin english roses. I have tried these for two years in small numbers, and they seem to do well, so we are now preparing holes to plant many more, all different colours, and all repeat flowering. english roses seem to bloom for about 10 months a year here; they really are wonderful value in any garden. They benefit greatly from a hearty top mulch of well-rotted horse manure in autumn.
We have a separate cactus bed, with many different varieties, all of which bloom at certain times of the year. The flowers of some are most interesting and amusing. Next to the cacti are grasses, all together in the same bed, waving in the wind as a counterfoil to the structural rigidity of their
The garden was two years old at the end of June, and it is astonishing how quickly the plantings have thickened out, and covered the ground. It looks quite mature already, and used two-thirds the water this summer than it used the first year. We should have a good crop of apricots, peaches and nec-
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tarines this coming season, and overall we are extremely pleased with what has been achieved in such a short time. Watching the development of this beautiful green space has changed and enriched my life here beyond all my imaginings. It brings both of us endless pleasure and satisfaction and, if we have to strap our crampons on occasionally to weed the hillsides, the reward in colour and bounty more than makes up for the effort involved. Encarni, 28 años. Cappuccino Port de Pollença.
sally Beale took over as head of the Balearic branch of the Mediterranean Garden Society (mediterraneangardensociety. org) in 2009, having been a member for more than 10 years. The society aims to promote and encourage drought-tolerant and sustainable planting in tune with Mediterranean climate regions of the world. The MGS has 1,600 members across the globe.
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The Gallery
The Gallery
urban chic Taking art into the streets
Born in Málaga, Machú Harras studied art in the 1960s, taught ceramic art for several years while attracting growing acclaim, and awards, throughout Spain for her sculptures and, at the turn of the century, took her obsession and passion for urban spaces, nature and children to a new level by opening a studio that creates urban projects, or “useful art”, for public areas. Working with her daughter Palma Lopera, she has received top commissions from town halls and other institutions as well as private clients.
Interview with Machú Why did you decide to become an artist?
It’s not a decision: it’s a feeling. You taught ceramic art in the 1970s… Do you still work with this art form?
Clay has always been my ally, and even more so now. I use it for a lot of my models.
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Have you worked much with other general art forms, or mainly sculpture?
Mainly sculpture, though the term “sculpture” is very wide-ranging. It involves working with the shapes that enable you to create objects, furniture, jewellery, games… in a creative way. Was there a mentor or artist who inspired you in your early years as an artist?
I liked Gauguin, Henri Moore... Why did you decide to open an urban art studio (in 2003)?
The concept I had of art led me to becoming involved in the public arena, equipping urban environments. How would you define the work of an urban artist?
Very necessary for the educative aspect of taking art into everyday life in the streets. Is this the best way to bring art closer to people, to take art into the streets?
It is. It’s the first step in educating people in aesthetic, creative and cultural values. How would you define your concept of art?
Create and innovate – always with a sculptural basis in my case. Is there any particular style that characterises your projects?
“Towns and villages want their public spaces to become more enjoyable and hospitable,” says Machú. “To that end, we design, manufacture and install simple and original aesthetic options to make each place feel special:
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covered sitting areas, gardens with art features, attractive roundabouts, cosy corners that encourage conversation and playground equipment that prompts creativity, while always taking care of the natural surroundings.
“Our objective is to bring art into the street, with furniture or urban equipment that turns spaces into lively and colourful places and inspires wellbeing. We work with concrete, iron, polyester, etc.”
There could very well be, because my work has its own identity, but I’m always investigating new areas and forms so I’m not sure where that will take me. Is there any particular element in you work that characterises the Mediterranean lifestyle?
The welcoming shaded effect of a tree-top
Machú spoke to Home Couture about the philosophy and inspiration behind her art…
could in a way be identified with the freshness of the sea or a haven away from the sun… the welcoming nature of our personalities. What material, or materials, do you prefer to use?
Bearing in mind the problem of vandalism, I make maximum use of metal and concrete, but I also like to integrate new materials such as fibres. What work do you prefer: creating a new area right from the start or revamping a degraded space?
and resources, it was all very tough – but exciting. Then there was the period when I worked for Madrid City Hall, on the “Madrid en Vanguardia” programme, creating temporary urban sculptures using recycled materials that I had found myself in factories, such as barrels, railway tracks, polystyrene, bottles and cans… large structures with few resources, created in the 1980s. They were very original. What is your next project?
None.
I’m working on various projects and, even though they are small, they are the kinds of projects that work well in these times – and are just as gratifying. Urban furniture, furnishings and fittings for fairs and congresses, etc.
Which currently active artist interests you most?
What projects would you still like to work on? Do you have any dream projects?
Both are interesting. Recuperating an old space is very gratifying, and creating a new one is very exciting. What importance do you give to latest trends?
Jaume Plensa and Javier Mariscal. How is urban art evolving?
In my opinion, spaces are becoming more personalised with the involvement of local artists. Taking into account the increasingly significant issue of climate change and renewable energy, have you incorporated “new materials” in your sculptures?
We’ve designed numerous beautiful urban projects using renewable energy sources. They attract a lot of interest but don’t seem to have met with universal approval yet. I believe this may be because the required amenities for renewable energy sources to work properly are not made available yet. It is still quite expensive to follow this lifestyle trend. On the other hand, I do work as much as possible with recycled materials. What project has caused you the most problems? And the one you are proudest of?
The main projects I dream about completing are La Puerta de Europa in the Bay of Málaga, the Recreo de Los Sentidos park, the Bosque Marino (marine forest), Resalte de Jóvenes and a special urban plan for the enhancement and homogenisation of small municipalities. These projects have been well-received by clients but haven’t been approved because of lack of financial backing. How can we incorporate urban art into our own homes?
I live it – as if I’ve essentially placed myself inside a sculpture. You need to study the endusers (children, older people, young people) and the available space carefully, in order to be able to ensure maximum leisure opportunities and enjoyment. For example, creating rooms for games, comfort, relaxation, etc., all via sound, light, shade, colour. It all depends on a proper study of the space and the aims of those using it.
When I was starting out, lacking knowledge
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A word from
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Specialist advice
lars Ranzenberger A certified light planner, he has been offering his skills and perfection to clients for more than six years. With his company InterLeD, Sounds & Visions, he illuminated the first house in Spain with the new LeD technique and now runs the first LeD centre in Palma de Mallorca, offering high-quality TV and sound systems (Bose) to mostly english, German and Dutch clients. Tel. (+34) 664 364 444 mail@mallorcaLeD.com mallorcaled.com
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We have dedicated the rest of the magazine to showcasing tasteful interiors, ground-breaking design and the talented designers who spearhead these initiatives. However, there are still those among us who, although unrivalled in their passion for interior design, may perhaps lack the necessary “know how” to fulfil these aspirations. These aren’t just people who take a pair of scissors to wallpaper, but those of us who know the basics and want to take on a big project but do not know where to start.
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With this in mind, we have created our “Word from the experts” section. each issue, we are giving our readers the opportunity to ask our esteemed panel of experts any design questions that currently have them stumped. So, if you have any design queries, uncertainties or problems that need some
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A freelance writer specialising in art and interior design, Trish is based on the Costa del Sol and has written for several Marbella-based interior design magazines. She is currently a contributor to Home Couture, writing articles on current design trends for homes and gardens. Tel. (+34) 951 376 683 trishdynes@mail.co
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Specialist advice LARs RANzENBERGER ANsWERs:
EdUARdO PONs ANsWERs: The main swimming season has ended but is there any need to ignore the pool until next summer? Why should we heat our pool?
For comfort and convenience… a pool is pleasurable for all the family, except when the water is cold. Also, it means we can enjoy the pool for a longer period. There are only a limited number of hot weeks during the year, and installing a heating system means its use is extended. Is heating your pool something of a luxury?
Not really. There are economical options for heating your pool, for just one euro a day. It’s a luxury if you don’t heat your pool and can only use it three months a year! What factors need to be taken into account when considering the installation of a pool heating system?
When heating an open-air pool the first requirement is to avoid heat loss, as the water will obviously suffer from temperature variations in its surrounding area. These losses depend on the season and the amount of sun received during the year. On Mallorca, an open-air pool with no heating system can generally only be used 10 to 12 weeks a year. Installing a heating system enables you to use the pool whenever you want to.
What is the difference between LED and traditional lighting?
you save up to 90 per cent of electricity. For example, a regular pool lamp consumes 300 watts but with a LeD retrofit it is only 17 watts, which is more than a 90 per cent saving. you can also create all colours in your pool with the push of a button on the remote control. A regular halogen downlight spot consumes 50 watts, which you can replace without installation with an 8-10 watt LeD in warm white. A good LeD can provide light for about 10 years without the need for replacement. For how long does the LED produce a soft and warm white colour?
Only about two years but there are big differences in the quality of LeDs on the market! Many Chinese copies look identical to the good-quality ones from German or the US. As a non-professional you will see no difference at first, but the lifetime of regular Chinese LeDs is much shorter. Chinese products also often cannot be used outside the country because they let moisture into the lamp housing, which rapidly destroys the LeD chip. Is it true there are fewer insects after changing to LEDs?
Definitely! Simply because LeDs don’t produce the ultraviolet and infrared rays that attract insects to traditional halogen lights. For this reason, insects will fly to the neighbour’s place as soon as you change your lights to LeD!
Is a heat pump the best option?
Home-owners’ enthusiasm for heat pumps for domestic use is well known, and the same applies to pumps used to heat swimming pools. To what can their success be attributed?
Mainly, the low consumption costs. The basic principle of how heat pumps work is that they capture heat from the air and return it to the pool water – and it’s free! Heat pumps are best for seasonal use, rather than for a specific period, for example, the weekend.
TRIsH dYNEs ANsWERs: Over the last few years there has been an explosion of bicast, the so-called inexpensive leather made in China and exported around the world. What exactly is this material?
Manufacturers make bi-cast by bonding a thick polyurethane coating to split-hide leather or composite leather substrate and sell it in rolls. Split hide and composite leather are both significantly inferior to top grain leather. Bi-cast, sometimes referred to as PU Leather, is fundamentally a synthetic upholstery product, and as such some countries have legislation mandating that it cannot be marketed as leather. Bi-cast is to natural leather what chipboard is to hardwood. Bi-cast products have the look of top-grain leather, but at substantially less cost, so it appears very attractive to consumers. With natural leather, the strength and durability comes from the outer layer of the hide. Bi-cast is a polyurethane-coated inner layer, which lacks the strength and durability of real leather. Bi-cast products have a relatively short life expectancy and can split or peel in as little as three months. They cannot be repaired, so bi-cast upholstered furniture could be considered a throwaway item.
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BATHROOMS AQUAQUAE C/ Capitan Ramonell Boix, 38 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 420 600
Macodor Crta. Calonge-Cala d‘Or Cala d‘Or Tel. 971 658 210 macodor.com
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Porcelanosa Gran Via Asima, 21 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 430 667 porcelanosagrupo.com
Alou Barcelo Fontaneria C/ De Na Ravandella Santanyí Tel. 971 641 675 aloubarcelo.com
Quilis Ctra. Valldemossa, 12 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 756 769 quilis.es
Aubapool C/ Marroig, 6A Llucmajor Tel. 971 662 629 aubapool.es Calizas Mallorca Gran Via Asima, 7 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 432 210 calizasmallorca.com Can Cabot Camp de S‘ Oca, 13 Soller Tel. 971 630 796 cancabot.com Ducha Fresca C/ Ca‘n Cavalleria, 17 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 712 210 duchafresca.net Kera Gres 16 de Juliol, 28 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 434 240 keragres.es
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InterLED Sounds & Visions Calle de Gremi Tintorers 43 Pol. Son Castello, Palma Tel. 664 364 444 mallorca-led.com
Paravana C/ Albercuix, 27 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 791 246 paravana.com
Interior House Mallorca Avda. Tomas Blanes, 41 Costa den Blanes Tel. 971 676 252 interiorhousemallorca.com
Puyalto 16 de Juliol, 6 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 430 040 puyalto.com
Intermobel Crta. Palma Km. 47, Manacor Tel. 971 845 048 Carrer des Port, 153 Port d’Andratx Tel. 971 671 359 inter-mobel.com
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GALLERIES Art Aqua C/ Sant Feliu, 17 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 228 970 artaqua.com Empire Art C/ Metge Obrador, 3 Cas Concos Tel. 971 839 603 Galería Sailer C/ Bisbe Verger, 6 Santanyí Tel. 971 163 438 galeriasailer.com Hella Maria Hofer Galeria Puerto d’Andrtax Tel. 971 674 300 hella-maria-hofer.com
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KITCHENS Alou Barcelo Fontaneria C/ de Na Ravandella Santanyí Tel. 971 641 675 aloubarcelo.com
Cocina y vida – Birgit Müller Paseo Mallorca, 4 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 669 188 Isaac Peral, 59 Port d‘Andratx Tel. 971 674 633 birgitmüller.com
Cuisinale Via Ernesto Mestre, 40 Felanitx Tel. 971 582 011 Laranda C/ Can Rado, 1B Marratxi Tel. 971 605 602 laranda.net
Bulthaup Groc y blau C/ Pau, 6 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 726 119
Miele C/ General Riera, 8 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 200 603 mielecentre.com
Bulthaup Nicolau Rambla Duques, 15 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 717 863 nicolau.bulthaup.com
CUINART C/ Plaza España, 16 Felanitx Tel. 971 581 605 cuinart.net
Cocinart Eusebio Estada, 11 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 750 072 cocinart.com
Prodi Cocinas Ctra. Palma-Artá, 100-102 Manacor Tel. 971 559 137 C/ Jaime I Santa Ponça Tel. 971 692 986 prodi-cocinas.com
Cocinas Häcker General Riera, 26 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 205 503
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SieMatic Paseo Mallorca, 17D Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 221 551 siematic.com
Terraza Balear C/ Islas Baleares, 18 Santa Ponça Tel. 971 698 258
Spazio Varenna, Poliform Sant Feliu, 6 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 713 258 info@spaziovarenna.com
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Studio Mirna Alfons el Magnànim, Capitan Salom, 12 Palma de Mallorca Tel. 971 751 947 studiomirna.com
OUTDOOR FURNITURE Konway & Nosinger Calle Colomer, 4 Santa Ponça Tel. 971 697 838
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Ark Arquitects CC Sotomarket, Of. N°2 Autovia del Mediterraneo, Exit 130 Sotogrande Tel. 956 79 31 66 ark-arquitectos.com
Estudio Arque Stone & Glass Avda. Conchudo San Roque Tel. 956 695 896 estudioarque.com
Carlos Lamas Centro Comercial Guadalmina, San Pedro de Alcántara Tel. 952 886 970 carloslamas365.com
Glass Curtains Pol. Ind. La Vega Mijas Tel. 902 433 435 glasscurtains.es
FLOORING Marbella Carpets Bulevard Principe Alfonso von Hohenlohe Marbella Tel. 952 773 765 marbellacarpets.com
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KITCHENS Bulthaup Avda. Canovas del Castillo, 10 Marbella Tel. 952 857 962 bulthaup.com Cocinas Plus Bulevard de La Cala La Cala de Mijas Tel. 952 587 759 cocinasplus.com Hacker C/ Francisco Moreno Lomeña, 16 San Pedro Alcántara Tel. 952 799 307 kitchenconcepts.info Küchen & Confort Alno C/ Ramiro Campos Turmo Marbella Tel. 952 861 122 RWK C/ Las Violetas Nueva Andalucía Tel. 952 906 622 rwk.es
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