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Properties that contain a cultural and historical value are always a bit more exciting to renovate. With 1890 as building year, Casa Margarita has been part of the collective memory of Majorca and the local population. The designer duo behind Rôck&Villa was quick to realise the importance of this project, because their redesign of their home evolved into an excellent balancing exercise between tradition and modern living.
With Majorca as home base, Paulo Valcic and Stefan Relic did not need to go far for this renovation. Together, they are the common forces behind Rôck&Villa, their studio with which they seek traditional homes in their own region and make them catch up with contemporary standards. Each time they conserve and honour the charm that the passing of time has left behind. Historical properties often offer a wealth of value to unite their past with new luxury. That was exactly what happened for Casa Margarita. It is telling that you can consider the result a perfect example of what the project developers strive for. The surface of more than two hundred square metres contained many original architectural elements that they preserved dedicatedly. Loyal to the Mediterranean culture, there is an appealing private garden provided with a pool and greenery. The open air is an intrinsic part of the local culture: a need that was easily fulfilled in this case. As an additional asset, the property also has a separate guest stay. In the interior, you notice a base of brown tints and complimentary accents.
Loyal to the Mediterranean culture, there is an appealing private garden provided with a pool and greenery
To make the interior and furniture products of the culture, Valcic and Relic decided to focus on local talent. Namely, the Spanish island has a lot of knowledgeable craftspeople whose work is a successful addition that considerably heightens the authenticity of a project. For instance, the studio designed a dining table that was custom made with detailed skills. A bonus point is the fact that they reused wooden beams of another historical building for this. Since designers and artisans worked together in harmony, they reaped successes in several ways. Not only did they give new life to old materials, but they also sent out a beautiful signal concerning sustainable design and its position in the cultural tissue of Majorca. Over the entire line, the final concept looks like a spotless design. Instead of clashing, the original aspects and the contemporary finishings enhance one another. Without leaning too much towards to one side or the other, the spaces embrace their past and equally convincingly boast the modern quality with which they were treated. In several places throughout the home, you notice raw stones of yesteryear that successfully contrast with new materials that were introduced. The profound understanding of the region and the precise taste of Rôck&Villa made this renovation project a big hit. The outstanding Majorcan authenticity was given a new look and simultaneously made room for a living experience that holds on to luxury and finishing techniques from today. Photography by Salva López
Text by Cara Jacobs