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R E S I D E N T I A L S C H E M A T I C D E S I G N Emily
Young | 03.05.24
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Palma is a major city and seaport located in the southwest of Mallorca, a western Mediterranean island belonging to the Balearic Islands archipelago. The city center is located north of the Badia de Palma (“bay of Palma”), and the area that extends eastwards is mostly a flat fertile plain known as Es Pla. To the north and west, the city borders the Serra de Tramuntana, the island's major mountain range, and a Unesco World Heritage site.
S I T E O V E R V I E W
Many Contributors
Over Centuries
Palma de Mallorca's architecture, spanning Roman, Islamic, Catalan, and contemporary influences, reflects its rich history. Renaissance, Baroque, and Modernisme styles add further layers of architectural richness, creating a captivating blend of tradition and innovation. These structures stand as testaments to Palma's cultural heritage, drawing visitors to explore its storied streets and timeless beauty.
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L O C A L N A T U R E & A R C H I T E C T U R E
D A Y L G H T I N G & M A T E R I A L I T Y
Immerse
The experience of Palma de Mallorca is not only to be removed from the mundanities of mainland life, but to be immersed in its rich history, art scene, and natural landscapes. The architecture of Palma is largely integrated into the surrounding environment, due to centuries of human inhabitants building on and exploring the island, which creates an immersive environment that shuts out the distractions of the outside world, and bonds inhabitants to the land.
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P R E C E D E N T S & V I S U A L R E S E A R C H
HORIZONTAL VERTICAL
I E S T A R G E T S oldtownAlcúdia northcoast deserthghlands002 oldtownAlcúda northcoast LIVING 15 30 60 15 30 60 KITCHEN (GENERAL) 25 50 100 10 20 40 KITCHEN (TASK) 150 300 600 25 50 100 BEDROOM 25 50 100 15 30 60 BATH 50 100 200 15 30 60 DINING 25 50 100 10 20 40
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LANDSCAPING PATIO
CH= 8'-0" LIVING 2
CH= 15'-0" KITCHEN 3
CH= 8'-0"
DINING 4
CH= 8'-0"
CH= 11'-0" BATH 6
CH= 8'-0"
LANDSCAPING
ATRIUM 1
BED 5
F L O O R P L A N