Pure volume

A VILLA ON THE WEST COAST OF IBIZA REINTERPRETS THE RURAL AESTHETIC OF THE ISLAND IN A CONTEMPORARY WAY.

Sa Cova, “the cave” in Catalan. Like that of the marina near this villa at Cala Molí, one of the most peaceful, secluded spots on the western coast of Ibiza. The recent renovation overseen by the architect Laura Cavalca in collaboration with Mauro Agosti has conserved very little of the former summer house from the 1970s, other than the original forms of the rural houses of the island. «The volumes are typical Ibiza, squared but with rounded edges, white lime alternating with local dry stone masonry», says Cavalca. «The facades and the large entrance also reflect the local style. But we have replaced the pitched roofing with terraces, to expand the outdoor spaces, since the house overlooks the sea, which becomes the central focus of the layout, with an infinity pool, terraces, lounge areas, and windows positioned for precise views». The sea seems to enter the rooms through the large southwest windows and the porticos that establish ongoing indoor-outdoor dialogue. The openings towards the Mediterranean garden are fewer and smaller, to keep the interiors cool. Inside, the dominant white tone is interrupted by the colors of furnishings and objects, some of local origin, others from Bali and Morocco, selected with the help of KSAR Living of Alberto Cortés: antique doors from southern Spain, Berber rugs, teak beds, Indonesian fabrics. The floors alternating Moroccan handmade terracotta tiles and sand-color cement have been designed by the architect. There are two dining areas: one inside, between two large arches, features the original beams from the 1970s, a table in Balinese suar wood and a white bench with cushions covered with remnants of old Moroccan carpets; the other is outside, bordered by a portico designed by the architect, with lamps made by using the rope baskets of local fisherman. Around the Balinese table in recycled wood, Panton Chairs and colorful ceramics by the artist Pamela Venturi provide vivid contrasts. The bedrooms, with independent entrances for guests, all face the patio.