home couture summer issue

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Issue 03 | summer 2011 | €4.50

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Grilling & chilling Outdoor Pleasures

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Digital Home Entertainment at its Best

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Editor‘s Note

Mallorca to Marbella contrasting Mediterranean stylesSince launching Home Couture last year our objective has been to provide readers with the best of both worlds. On the one hand, an authoritative, upmarket and chic guide to décor, design and other general property-related matters in the Balearics; on the other, an expert insight into global trends and cutting-edge contemporary style.

Now, delighted with the success of the magazine on Mallorca, we have been encoura-ged to expand to the mainland, specifically the Costa del Sol and Andalucian hinterland.

In some ways, Mallorca and southern Andalucía are worlds apart – each with its own distinctive cultural and social milieu. In other ways, however, there are great similarities, especially the general profile of the respective expatriate communities.

With this in mind we decided it would be a coherent – indeed, enriching – initiative to create a bridge between these two societies, in reality only separated by a relatively short stretch of the Mediterranean sea.

The bottom line is that we have all settled here – on Mallorca or the Costa del Sol, permanent residents or regular visitors – in order to enjoy the renowned Mediterranean lifestyle while also maintaining the essence of our origins, in most cases northern Eu-ropean. And this is reflected ever so succinctly in our homes: part integration with local Spanish style and flair; part incorporation of our own traditional touches.

In a more commercial sense, the two areas also share a high level of consumer inter-change; we all like to stay abreast of what is happening on the other side of the pond, as clients or even potential business colleagues.

To that end, this issue is packed with news, features and valuable advice of general and specialist interest to home-owners in both areas.

Now that staying in has become the new going out, we look at the latest in outdoor kitchens, review some cool summer shade options and reveal how you can use your home entertainment system both indoors and out.

We have an exclusive interview with the architectural designer behind Mallorca’s famous “bird houses”, Alberto Rubio; pay tribute to original Italian style; explain why feng shui is an actual science, “not just hocus-pocus”; and look at the wide and varied environmen-tally-friendly materials available for modern flooring and tiling.

We showcase a stunning lakeside property in Marbella and the pure poetry of a man-sion in Madrid; discover why Hotel Puerta América in the Spanish capital has the wow factor; and pack our bags for a well-earned getaway in Spain’s finest boutique hotels.

Finally, we are currently in the throes of launching our new online store: homecouturestore.com. The idea behind this is to allow you, the reader, to instantly purchase some of the beautiful products you read about in the magazine. We are working on a September launch of the e-commerce platform, so watch this space!

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Contents

14 IN VOGUEAvant-garde style and cutting-edge trends…

18 STyLISH LIVING• latest trends in elegant flooring• grilling and chilling… outdoor kitchens

14 CULTURAL LIVINGThe contrasting styles of Mallorca and the Costa del Sol

34 DESIGNER PROFILEAlberto Rubio: an open view of art in architecture

44 PROPERTy SHOWCASE• Pure and polished White House• In harmony with Carlos lamas

58 ESTILO INTERNACIONALItaly: the origin of style

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64 THE GREEN ROOMThe science of feng shui… and the world in balance

70 BOUTIQUE CHIC• Escaping the rat race… getaway havens in Spain• Futuristic Puerta de América

76 SEASONAL LIVING• The magic of outdoor home entertainment• Creating shade for al fresco pleasure

88 COMPETITIONExclusive for readers: urban art from Bungle

92 A WORD FROM THE EXPERTSMallorca’s top specialists answer some common questions

96 CHIC LISTThe definitive directory of local home and décor services and outlets


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COOL SHADEThese polka dot umbrellas from Denmark’s House Doctor – made from 100 per cent polyester – are a must-have this summer… chic enough to take to the beach and super-practical for strolling around or rela-xing in the garden.

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BATHROOM CHICA classic of Italian design (Benedini Associati for Agape) this translucent spiral can be installed as the perfect shower island (163 by 203 centimetres). It is also available as a corner version.

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Objects of DesireAVANT-GARDE STYLE AND CUTTING-EDGE TRENDS TO MAKE YOUR HOME THE TALK OF MALLORCA AND THE COSTA DEL SOL

LONG-TIME FAVOURITE

The Sacco was the first mass pro-duction “beanbag” chair – filled with

highly-resistant expanded polystyrene pellets. With a functional head-rest

area and a quite sublime selection of colours and fabrics, this is certainly

still Home Couture’s favourite beany accessory.

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CONTEMPORARy MAkEOVER Another example of a successful col-laboration with Kartell… the makeo-ver of the Comeback chair spawned from the relationship with Patricia Urquiola. A successful comeback it was too: the classic Windsor chair was adapted by exchanging its for-mer spindled legs and gently curved wood for geometric accents in a thermoplastic technopolymer.

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TOUCH OF FANTASyA favourite Cappellini product, the Proust chair certainly blurs the boundaries between reality and fantasy: an Alice in Wonderland addition to your home. The endless flowing lines and mesmerising print create a spell-binding effect – the only trouble is you may spend more time looking at it than sitting on it!

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POOLSIDE COMFORTUsed throughout the world for centuries, thatched shelters add an exotic touch to the garden and pool area, while also providing an excellent sha-ded haven for entertaining or simply relaxing with a book over a glass of chilled wine.

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BARBECUE BLISSIn addition to its solid Viking const-ruction and the superior features of the premium grill, the ultra-premium outdoor gas grills feature a heavy-duty rotisserie to easily handle any grilling challenge. The TruSear infra-red burner is also offered on certain models for 30,000 BTUs of direct heat. (Photo: Viking Range Corp)

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SUMMER PROTECTIONDesign-wise this parasol has been inspired by rain, but its function is designed to keep you in the shade and provide reliable protection from the Spanish summer heat. The cover is available in white and black and spans 3.3 metres; while the structure is made of aluminium.

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Here & thereWITH HOME COUTURE NOW DISTRIBUTED ON THE COSTA DEL SOL FROM THIS ISSUE, AS WELL AS THE CUSTOMARy OUTLETS THROUGHOUT MALLORCA, WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE TO SHOW-CASE SOME OF THE ICONIC ATTRACTIONS, CONTRASTING STyLES AND LIFESTyLE FEATURES THAT GIVE EACH AREA ITS OWN IDENTITy – WHILE ALSO HIGHLIGHTING THE SIMILARITIES AND SHARED LEGACIES.

Palma CathedralRising majestically over the bay, the Cathedral of Santa María of Palma (or La Seu) is Mallorca’s main religious temple. Its construction was initiated by King Jaime I in 1229, after the island was conquered in the name of the Aragon crown, but the building was not finished until 1601. Designed in the Catalan Gothic style, with northern Euro-pean influences, it was built on a pre-existing Arab mosque, Medina Mayurca. King Jaime promised to build the cathe-dral in honour of Santa María if the venerable saint saved their lives during strong storms as the conquering fleet sailed towards Mallorca. Antoni Gaudi took over the resto-ration project in 1901 but abandoned his commission in 1914 after an argument with the contractor, and the project was cancelled. In 1931 it was declared an “Historic-Artistic Monument”.

DeiàA traditional pueblo on the north-western slope of Serra de Tramuntana, between Vallde-mossa, Sóller and Bunyola, Deià has been the home of many artists over the years. The poet Robert Graves lived in the village for nearly 50 years, and on his death in 1985 was buried in the local cemetery. Extending along five kilometres of coastline, Deià municipality’s highest point is Puig del Teix (1,062 metres).

CasaresOne of Andalucía’s typical “white villages”, Casares is perched on a mountain high above the Costa del Sol overlooking the Mediterranean and northern African coast. The pueblo was built around a 12th century castle, with its Moorish-style buildings hugging the steep cliffs. The mu-nicipal boundaries stretch all the way to the sea, where the Finca Cortesín golf resort hosts the annual Volvo World Match Play Championship. (Photos: IMAGEN © TURISMO ANDALUZ)

HermitageOne of the most appealing aspects of the Costa del Sol is the outstanding range of “boutique” hotels dotted around its hinterland – bucolic refuges offering a touch of luxury away from the madding crowd. One of the newer ones well worth a stay is Hermitage Casares, just 12 kilo-metres from the coast. With its tranquil setting in the middle of the mountain range near Casares, well-appointed suites and superb restaurant, it offers the ultimate in rural tourism.(Photos: Gary Edwards)

Alcazaba MálagaThe best-preserved “al qasbah” (or “cita-del”) in Spain, Málaga’s Alcazaba was built around the mid-11th century during the reign of King Badis, the Zirid ruler of Grana-da, serving as the city governors’ palace. Set on the slopes of Gibralfaro mountain (also home to a castle of the same name), its entrance is next to the ruins of a Roman theatre dating to the second century and currently undergoing restoration. Inside, the pathway winds up through landscaped gardens dotted with ornate fountains and defensive gates; while the inner enclosure houses an archaeological museum. The “Catholic Monarchs”, Ferdinand and Isa-bella, captured the city after a long siege in 1487, and raised their standard at the Torre del Homenaje tower in the inner citadel.(Photos: IMAGEN © TURISMO ANDALUZ)

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la Residencia Located in one of the most beautiful areas of Mallorca, La Residencia of-fers a diverse choice of rooms, from boutique and stylish to grand and imposing, all surrounded by beau-tiful gardens. Each of the rooms is individually decorated and distincti-ve in character, and the Deià hotel’s services and amenities – ideal for special events such as weddings – include a trained and experienced team of chefs, butlers and banquet managers, and health and beauty packages.


Cultural LivingJoan MiróPainter, sculptor and ceramicist Joan Miró might have been born in Barcelona but he had close links with Mallorca. He married Pilar Juncosa in Palma in 1929 – and died at his Palma home on Christmas Day 1983. Like Picasso, he settled in Paris (in 1918), where he once defined his inspiration… “How did I think up my drawings and my idea for paintings? Well I‘d come home to my Paris studio in Rue Blomet at night, I‘d go to bed, and sometimes I hadn‘t any supper. I saw things, and I jotted them down in a notebook. I saw shapes on the ceiling...”

Palo Tunel With so many theories about the origins of Palo liqueur, it is difficult to pinpoint its exact date of creation but it has been produced in Mallorca since the mid-19th century. It is made by melting a sugar solution over a slow fire and extracting and macerating gentian (a bitter plant with soothing antiseptic qualities, used for medicine and liquor) and quinine, a type of Peruvian tree bark brought back to Spain by the Countess of Chinchon in the mid-1600s after its healing powers cured her of illness in Lima.

gin lariosThe origins of Larios Gin date to 1866, when French wine entrepre-neur Charles Lamo-the and his Spanish associate Fernando Jimenez founded the Jimenez and Lamothe Company to produce wines and brandy. The third Marques of Larios bought the company in 1916, and began producing gin in 1933. Today it is one of the

largest selling gins worldwide. Málaga city’s emble-matic Calle Larios “high street” was named after the second marques.

Orange BlossomThe aromatic flowers of the orange tree, oran-ge blossoms are used to create perfumes and incense, are distilled to make orange blossom water and even have major cultural significance around the world. In some cultures they sym-bolise good fortune, and are often used in such ceremonies as weddings. Their heady scent is one of the many pleasures of living on Mallorca. Visitors can even take an Orange Blossom Ex-press train tour around the Sóller countryside.

Dama de NocheLiterally translating to “Lady of the Night”, Dama de Noche is a kind of flower that only emits its sweet fragrance at dusk and in the evenings. Unlike

most flowers it grows on trees rather than shrubs or bushes. Also sometimes described as the “night-blooming jasmine”, it is reportedly the world’s strongest smelling plant, with a range of 50 metres. The Costa del Sol’s only night-time golf course, La Dama de Noche, is – perhaps appropriately – located just across the main highway from Puerto Banús.

Pablo PicassoBorn in Málaga city in 1873, 12 years befo-re the birth of Joan Miró, painter, sculptor and draughtsman Pablo Picasso spent most of his life in France – while frequently commuting to Barcelona. As co-founder of the Cubist movement, he became one of the most renowned figures in 20th centu-ry art. He died in 1973 in Mougins, while entertaining friends, and his last words reportedly were, “Drink to me, drink to my health, you know I can’t drink any more.” Some of his work is now exhibited in the Museo Picasso in his birthplace.

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THE MAGIC OF STATE-OF-THE-ART ENTERTAINMENT SySTEMS CAN BE ENJOyED THROUGHOUT THE HOME – BOTH INDOORS AND OUTSIDE.

James cameron’s Avatar brought a new level of artistry to home cinema and pa-ved the way for increased expectations in home thea-tre entertainment. With an array of 3D Blu-ray players, projectors capable of producing deeper blacks and accessories including screens, mounts, PVRs (perso-nal video recorders), seating, cables, remotes and an-tenna, the technology has techno buffs drooling and technophobes bewildered. However, there are experts happy to help you choose the technology.

The ultimate is a touch screen panel. Matched to your interior décor it relays signals to remote audio-vi-sual equipment and provides you with on-demand ac-cess to your central audio-visual database throughout the home, including your dedicated home cinema and outdoor entertaining areas… beautiful speakers that look like paintings to deliver high-quality sound whe-rever you choose.

your home cinema system will fire up at the touch of a button. Hidden from view when not in use, the cinema projector or plasma display raises or lowers from a concealed location; lights dim, blinds are lo-wered, the projector and sound system begin playing and the screen appears as if by magic.

you’ve done the research and spoken to the ex-perts – now all you have to do is find a space to enjoy the magic of your own home cinema. Should you have a dedicated space or set it up in your living room? Here are some ideas to help you decide.

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With multiple set-ups you can have one system in one room or a home theatre in every room, with all of them networked together. The room or rooms you select for your home theatre will depend on your wants and needs and on how you wish to use the spaces in your home.

If you are a dedicated theatre buff, and are willing to spend se-rious money on a full-throttle home experience, then why not build a dedicated theatre room in an extension or a basement isolated from the rest of the house? This type of space is meant to have the wow factor and bring all the theatre of the cinema into your home. It

can cost six figures or more for the design and the high-end audio-visual systems. Seating is typically theatre-style with risers or steps for unobstructed view. The main advantage of a dedicated theat-re room is that it is often acoustically isolated from the rest of the house so allows you to recreate a true theatre experience in your home. It is also a great place to escape from the outside world or to entertain guests.

If a purpose-built theatre is out of your range there are many other areas of your home to fit the bill. The most popular room in the house for a home theatre is the living room, which is a natural and convenient location close to the kitchen for those must-have

snacks… popcorn and hotdogs, colas and cold beer. The family room, an American export, is also the perfect location for a flat-panel or rear-projection TV, and setting up a few surround speakers usually isn‘t difficult. The equipment is of-ten housed in a cabinet or console. Speakers can be placed inside or on top of the cabinet, or you can get larger floor-standing models. A great choice for surround speakers are in-wall or in-ceiling units to preserve the décor of the room.

There are some disadvantages to the living room home theatre, as finding space for a giant screen and speakers may be an issue and open spaces and hard surfaces such as fireplaces and windows can compromise audio-visual quality. And, with other rooms nearby, you may not be able to jack up the volume as much as you like.

Games rooms are increasingly popular in today’s homes and a great way to use a basement, a room over the garage or even a section of a very large living room. Maybe you no longer use a dining room and would like to turn it into a place for family fun. The seating for this style of room is typically games room casual, with thick padded sofas and chairs, le-ather recliners and maybe a bar with a few stools. your room can house not only your home cinema but also a pool table and games consoles.

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theatre action. A kitchen home theatre can, of course, also be used for the best in sound for your favourite music. Here you should use flat-panel video monitors that hang on walls, are flush-mounted next to cabinetry, or swing into view from beneath cabinets. Kitchen speakers are generally unobtrusive in-wall, in-ceiling or small book-shelf units.

you may not want to watch a whole movie in your kitchen, but be sure to place the video monitor so everyone can see it, especially the cook. Just remember to keep the audio-visual equipment away from the business area of the kitchen and the stovetop to avoid splatters and splashes. And, if the kitchen opens to a living room with a home theatre, it‘s a good idea to tie the kitchen speakers into that system.

The home office isn‘t just for work any more: it can also be a great escape. Equipped with a secondary audio-visual system you can enjoy time alone, watch sports on a lazy weekend afternoon or even take a nap in a comfy recliner to soothing music. A digital flat-panel video display can double as a big-screen computer monitor.

The master bedroom is an increasingly popular place for home theatre systems, even modest ones with a TV and a few small speakers. It‘s a great convenience being able to start watching a movie sitting up in your main home theatre and finish it off in bed. Bedroom home theatres allow this, and a good bedroom system is perfect for times when there‘s a disagreement about what to watch. No longer will one of you skulk off to second best on a tinny-soun-ding TV.

TVs and video monitors can be hung from walls or ceilings or placed in areas that conceal the system when it‘s not in use. Flat-panel displays can even be made to rise from furniture at the foot of your bed. Thundering speakers are great in the right place but maybe not the bedroom, so ensure your speakers are suited to playing softly. A good set of headphones is often warranted when your better half is snoozing and you just have to see whodunit.

Perhaps the ultimate location for home cinema is the bathroom. Once considered to be a purely functional room, your bathroom has become a haven for relaxation. With good lighting and music, you can now enjoy a truly soothing atmosphere. Within your whole home audio system, your entire music collection – located on a server elsewhere – is there to be enjoyed through water-resistant speakers mounted in the ceiling. Via your waterproof handset, eve-rything, including lighting, is fully controllable while you are soaking in the bath. you even have a fully waterproof television to keep up with the soaps!

How good would it be to invite some friends over for a bit of big screen action in the garden? Put together some relaxed seating, audio placement and screen (you need a screen suitable for the out-doors), relax with drinks and snacks at hand, and run the movie when you‘re ready.

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Floor talkIN RECENT yEARS HARDWOOD FLOORS, STONE AND CERAMIC TILES AND LAMINATES HAVE DOMINATED THE FLOORS IN OUR HOMES. HOWEVER, HOT ON THEIR HEELS ARE SOME OLD AND SOME NEW TRENDS THAT ARE ENVIRONMENTALLy FRIENDLy AND PROMISE INTERESTING AND UNIqUE DESIGN OPTIONS.By Trish Dynes

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Hardwood floors add ele-gance and beauty to any decorating style, and the latest trend in wood floors includes wider planks with deeper, richer colours, together with hand-scraped hardwood planks. The timel-ess classics include oak, cherry, pine, maple, beech, birch and walnut. If you would like a wood floor but want it to reflect your contemporary style you can buy innovative wood tiles in a surprising variety of whimsical shapes and sizes, including Tetris patterns, puzzle pieces, bricks and even fish scales.

Designers everywhere are recom-mending bamboo as an alternative to hardwood floors. Bamboo flooring has been used for centuries in Asia be-cause of its beauty, durability and en-vironmental friendliness. No longer limi-ted to a few colours, today’s bamboo floors are brimming with colours and textures. There are two primary colours of bamboo flooring to choose from: na-tural blonde, which reflects bamboo’s true colour; or smoked/carbonised bamboo, which is a darker, amber tone.

The hottest trend in laminates is a glossy finish on exotic wood formats, together with natural-looking em-bossed patterns and bevelled edging on a stone-look laminate. A new int-roduction includes a hybrid product containing natural cork, leather and li-noleum surface treatments that are sta-bilised on planks. These resilient new products are not only environmentally friendly but also easy to clean and have healthy benefits.

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res and designs. As tile manufacturers constantly reach beyond the norm to discover innovative material marriages and finishes, the range of tiles has incre-ased the choice you have for a unique design in your home. Recent additions are long, thin rectangular tiles reminis-cent of flowing streams, as well as tiles made from authentic crystal and semi-precious stones. Heat-slumped glass ti-les impart a sculpted, embossed effect, giving the illusion of raindrops on the surface, linen textures, crinkled fabric, sand and slate effects.

Terracotta, which means baked clay, is a traditional handmade tile that has a warmth, charm and character often missing from more contemporary mate-rials. In the Middle Ages terracotta was often produced on site but now the best traditional kilns are in Spain and Mexi-co. Water, clay and fire are the natural elements in the manufacturing process for these floor tiles. Terracotta tiles, once laid and waxed, offer a pleasing, natural backdrop suited to both contemporary

and traditional interiors. Antique Pammets create a reclaimed

look and mature beautifully. Their rustic appearance and texture makes them particularly suitable for older properties or homes where an aged look is requi-red. Compared with denser alternatives terracotta tiles act as an excellent insu-lator underfoot, virtually eliminating the need for under-floor heating.

Mosaic is the art of creating images with an assemblage of small pieces of coloured glass, stone or other materi-als. Small pieces, normally roughly cu-bic, of stone or glass of different colours are used to create a pattern or picture. Mosaics are always expressive because you can customise the layout any way you like. Insets in harmonising colours can define space and create a focal point. you are limited only by your ima-gination.

Natural stone floor tiles are marble, granite, limestone, travertine or slate and are deemed the height of luxury. Popular with designers today, stone

floors combine the unique look, veins and colour changes within a natural stone sur-face. Stone is porous and can stain, but a good sealant will protect it without leaving a coating. Scratches in the floor will gra-dually disappear into the patina, which can make a five-year-old floor more beautiful than a new one.

The once humble linoleum flooring, known as lino, is experiencing a renais-sance. Linoleum is a combination of fire-resistant, natural products such as linseed oil, cork, ground limestone, resins, drying agents and pigments, all on a jute backing, making it desirable for the environmentally aware. Linoleum flooring is a durable pro-duct that is comfortable, warm and quiet. With antistatic qualities linoleum repels dust and dirt.

Not to be confused with linoleum, mo-dern, high-quality vinyl can replicate all manner of flooring, from wood and stone to

tiles and mosaics, through to contempora-ry materials such as glass and zinc. The latest in vinyl tiles are geometric and co-lour-driven module tiles – one foot by one foot (30 centimetres) with interchangeable die-cut shapes you can mix and match, using a palette of 17 colours. Thousands of patterns can be created using just three basic shapes. Depending on the colours you choose, you can accomplish high-contrast drama or quiet definition. Having that choice is what makes these tiles ver-satile and pure fun.

Hard-wearing rubber is ideal for ba-throoms and kitchens and is available in many colours and textures, including ribs and studs. Rubber provides an unequalled level of softness and impact-absorbency at the same time. It is resistant to fading, cigarette burns and damage and is virtually impossible to wear through. Rubber floo-ring is environmentally friendly in both its

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manufacture and its ability to be recycled. The first picture you have when someone mentions concrete

is the cold grey flooring of a garage. It can now be made smooth and seamless or have the look of a tiled floor at much less cost than tiles or natural stone. A custom touch is when pebbles or broken glass are added to the concrete for a truly unique floor. Cool and chic, concrete is hard-wearing and can be poured straight onto an existing floor without the need for levelling.

Microcement, a German product developed in the sixties, is used to produce a highly decorative, continuous lining that has a cement and mineral-like appearance with depth and a high sheen. Microcement is inspired by Tadelakt, an ancient Arab coa-ting of lime-based plaster, which is smooth and water-resistant and is mixed with bright colours and shades to create a unique beauty.

Microcement recreates this beauty and resulting floors have a continuous smooth, polished, mottled finish. Microcement is not just limited to floors: it is suitable for other applications including walls. and comes in a range of colours.

Walking on cork is like walking on air – because cork is 50 per cent air. Anti-bacterial and cushiony soft, cork is an ideal choice for homeowners who want to keep their homes free of allergens

and also enjoy a tranquil existence by diminishing noise. Cork floors are made from the harvested bark of the cork oak tree, which is grown in the forests of the Mediterranean. Because bark is a renewable resource, it is much sought-after for en-vironmentally aware consumers.

Carpet is not high on the list of flooring in Me-diterranean areas but there are plenty of reasons to love the modern carpet: it‘s cosy, soft underfoot and available in myriad colours and patterns. It‘s also more hygienic than you may think – it traps allergens and dust, which can easily be removed with regular vacuuming.

Area rugs are versatile splashes of colour and texture, giving a room personality and function. The range available is from abstract to antique, which includes the ultra shaggy flokati and even designer area rugs. Nothing is as elegant as an heirloom quality oriental rug on top of a gleaming hardwood floor, or more charming than a hand-crafted braided rug on time-worn pine planks.

Choosing the right flooring for your home is a major decision – one that you will probably live with for a long time. Choose beautifully and wisely but choose green whenever you can. It‘s a great way to show that you care about our earth and its future.

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The latest high-tech porcelain products are just three millimetres thick and weigh only 7.1 kg/m2. They are present in panels of up to one by three metres, providing countless solutions in architecture and interior design due to its dimensions, colour and technical characteristics of durability, hygiene and easy installation. The tiles can also be used for different appli-cations: coverings and pavements, counter-tops, furniture and ventilated façades. They are impermeable; have a hygienic surface and unalterable colours; are resistant to chemical products, fire and heat, and scratching; and are environmentally friendly.A “100 per cent natural product”, they can be loaded into a container or track in quantities up to 3,000 square metres, thus reportedly redu-cing CO2 emissions by 70 per cent compared with those of a 10-milimetre tile.

Tiles and panels might seem to represent the less funky side of décor but that is fast changing. New products on the market are in the vanguard of design, providing a high-end option that blends quality, innovation and a commitment to the environment. Mallorcan company Femenias (femenias.com) has become a market leader since its foundation in 1936, distributing premier materials for ceramic floor and wall tiling.

The main objective has been to provide the full spectrum of technical and decorative solutions for clients, staying abreast of current European trends and designs. The company only works with top quality products from national and international suppliers – both technically and aesthetically.

Versa-tilE the extraordinary tiling solution

The manufacturers also use less energy to produce these tiles than conventional ones due to their thickness; and they can be ground and recycled in other production processes.Due to their low porosity, they prevent the formation of fungi and bacteria and are used regularly in hospitals in order to replace other mate-rials such as rugs, thereby preventing allergies and asthma.Unlike other materials such as rugs, vinyls and laminated sheets that need to be replaced periodically, once installed correctly they are said to last for a lifetime. They can be easily cleaned with water, unlike other materials that require chemical products for cleaning. Similarly, they do not emit toxic substances that affect indoor air quality or people’s individual health.

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Decoración Andalusi the benefi ts of

traditional mosaicTHE MOSAIC – OR TRADITIONAL ZELLIGE OF CERAMIC TILES – IS A LONG-LASTING ARCHITECTURAL RESOUR-CE THAT ALLOWS HOME-OWNERS TO ENHANCE AND DISTINGUISH ANy SPACE.

Due to its versatility it can be integrated into indoor areas as well as outdoors – whether it be a traditional or contemporary style. It also can be used throughout the house: bathrooms, kitchens, fireplaces, columns, courtyards, gardens, terraces and porches, pools, etc. This traditional art inherited from former civilisations, and develo-ped and refined over centuries, reached its most important stage during the Andalucian Caliphate of the 12th century. Although involving a complex process requiring great artistry and expertise, it offers many advantages:

• It is economically profitable thanks to its long-lasting durability – a result of the solid internal and external structure of the tiles and their strong union. • It is a very creative resource – with its cultural, artistic and ar-chitectural features. • As a hand-made mosaic, it can be used to create unique environments thanks to the unlimited diversity of compositions, designs and colour combinations.• It is fireproof, so does not burn at any temperature or issue toxic fumes; and its colours are very resistant to sunlight. • It is a good insulator, acting as a natural coolant in summer and retaining ambient heat in winter. • The material is environmentally friendly and biodegradable, as it is made from 100 per cent natural raw material. • It promotes handcrafting traditions and sustainable develop-ment, as well as the creativity of artisans.

Customised designs Decoración Andalusi offer a wide variety of mosaic designs adapted to clients’ needs and tastes. Their simple designs use the principle of symmetry and repeating interlocked or overlapped patterns and motifs, the result being a very balan-ced creation with a dynamic and harmonious effect.Their ornamental portfolio comprises three main categories: geometric design, consisting of the union of small hand-car-ved ceramic tiles; floral design; and calligraphic design. Floral and calligraphic designs are created by the union of previously etched or hand-chiselled ceramic pieces using a technique originally called Ataurique, which consists of sha-ping motifs by chiselling them on glazed ceramic, where the background remains in its natural terracotta tone. It is also possible to achieve a floral design by attaching small hand-carved ceramic tiles. This means different colours can be combined, thus achieving a glazed surface. Decoración Andalusi’s premium mosaic creations are pre-built fountains, an original architectural resource that “ensures the divine presence of water, cools air flows and provides a pleasant background sound”. They also specialise in pre-assembled mosaic floors and walls as well as colourful table-tops.


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A refreshingly

open view of art in

architectural designart and science DESIGNER, SCULPTOR, SCHOLAR, VISIONARy... ALBERTO IS

A MAN WHO DEFIES DEFINITION. MOST POPULARLy KNOWN FOR DESIGNING THE BEAUTIFUL “BIRD HOUSES” THAT CAN BE SEEN SCATTERED ACROSS MALLORCA’S COASTLINE, ALBER-TO HAS BECOME A MUCH-COVETED DESIGNER AMONG THOSE SEEKING A STUNNINGLy VISUAL AND COMPLETELy UNIqUE HOME.

Over the years Alberto has pro-ved to be a phenomenal and highly sought after talent, but has still main-tained a low-profile life of rare privacy in comparison to many of his peers. The exact number of projects Alberto has worked on in Mallorca remains a mystery but is rumoured to be in the double figures, with demand for his work continuing to grow stronger.

Residing in a picturesque location by the sea, Alberto lives alongside one of his own creations, owned by interior designer Linda Ashley. Having found that Linda’s interior design style perfectly complimented his “sculpture houses” Alberto and Linda became not only neighbours but also collaborators, and they are embar-king on their fifth project together. The people Alberto chooses to work with

are clearly of great importance to him and throughout the many years spent working on Mallorca he has colla-borated with a variety of designers including, among others, architect Sebastian Muntaner.

The “bird houses” are so clearly an extension of Alberto’s inspiration and passion that it is not surprising that his own home adjoins his studio in Cap Falco. Startling different in style from the elongated lines and undu-lating curves visible in his bird house designs, the décor in Alberto’s home has a robust South American style, which should be expected consi-dering Alberto’s Uruguayan roots, and boasts a vast open living space decorated with richly coloured walls, beautiful pieces of art and hundreds of well thumbed books.

Alberto Rubio

By Sarah Hughes

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Where did you learn your trade? I studied in Madrid and worked there for four years building offices. Madrid is a big industrial, bureaucratic city so there was no place for my personal style of work there but I learnt a lot. I worked on tall office buildings, some up to 30 floors high, and I have walked past them since with my daughter and very much enjoyed looking up at these huge buildings and thinking, “I did that.” But I had to develop my own technique and for that reason I had to leave.

When did you move to Mallorca? I moved here in 1979, aged 24, with the notion to do exactly what it is I am doing now. I had a kind of vision of what I wanted to do and then went in search along the coastline looking for something. I wasn’t sure what it was at first until I saw Mallor-ca. I felt it then and I still feel it now: this is place to do what I want to do and I intend to spend the rest of my life here.

Does Mallorca offer design possibilities that other places do not?Mallorca gave me the opportunity to do what I always wanted to do. I never thought my vision was impossible but I knew I was

doing something very difficult. I wanted to do something sculptural and needed to be in a wonderful landscape by the sea. I am moved by the sea and missed it a lot during my time in Madrid so it became my obsession to live by the seaside.

How much does climate influence architectural design? In what ways, spe-cifically, on Mallorca?The materials we work with have to be strong to withstand being by the sea. When designing a bird house I also never leave windows without any shade. Mallorca has very hot summers and mild winters so I have to provide protection from this within the architecture so that it is not a problem for the people living there. You want to be able to stand and watch the sunset in your home without feeling burned by the sun.

Birds, especially those in flight, seem to be a central theme within your designs… why birds?The initial concept or “poetic beginning” of the bird house is a bird on a cliff edge starting to fly, willing its open wings to fly over the sea. I try not to become too literal with my designs as I believe when art

really works you don’t need to talk about it. The visual effect of what you produce is more than enough.

What else inspires you? I am inspired to make these homes beau-tiful and in harmony with the magnificence of Mallorca. My aim is to create a language so that people can enjoy their life within their houses and for the whole family to be together, whatever their ages are. My happiness as a designer has more to do with the happiness I can produce in the people who are living in my houses than anything else.

Is there anywhere in the world you would particularly like to work?Sure, why not? Maybe Africa, the Caribbe-an, Morocco, America. We receive requests from people all over the world – including New Zealand and China – but it’s hard because you really have to be there. I can send plans but I have to prepare myself mentally for the project. I find travel hard; if I go for one week I take two weeks to re-cover. I have demand outside Germany and Spain but it is a lot of work and you need a large team and a lot of support.

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Children in particular seem to be drawn to the bird house design. Do you have children in mind when designing one of your houses?I cannot build specifically for children, the prob-lem being that they, of course, grow up! We can adjust the contents to be safe but you cannot design the structure of the house with a child in mind because they are ever-changing. You have to make a house for yourself and build elements within it for family life. The children enjoy the freedom of the space within the bird houses; the house is a fantasy to them. Sadly we tend to lose fantasy as we grow up and I feel that we artists should take care that we do not lose this feeling of fantasy. We need to keep the fantasy within ourselves throughout our lives. This inspires us and allows us to con-nect with our children and the world we live in.

How do you feel about the imitation “bird houses” on the market?We sit back and think how wonderful that we did something so good that people want to copy it! I honestly don’t mind; it’s a part of life and flattering that I did something that people want to imitate. The only thing I object to is when they use my name. There was one house that was built similar to my design and I got a lot of compliments on it. In the end I stopped fighting it and just smiled and said thank you. Why not? All compliments are welcome!

How would you describe your personal style of design?I create visual objects, like a painter or a sculp-tor. The bird houses are my sculptures.

What is the future for architecture? Getting into architecture or interior design no-wadays is difficult, without being boring. There are a lot of cool modern designs, all of them using good-quality materials, clean lines and nice lighting, but there is a lack of humanity or spirit. The last few years have produced amazing software, so obviously computers have made things a lot easier than before. We

are working with computers now that are so quick, flexible and eager to adapt… we have no idea how far that will go. Computers and the internet are changing our lives but to work with these designs you need on the one side to be technically prepared and on the other to know the background. Computers and software nowadays are very powerful but the ease of the technique does not dictate the quality of the final product. I started before computers, but now I have a team of young designers using very powerful software.

What is the role of art within architecture?Behind the work for the design of the houses I always link to art, to painting and sculpting. I belong to the old school of architecture where it was really part of the general concept of art; you could not split architecture from sculpture as easily as you can do now. I am introdu-cing aspects of 20th century art by Matisse and Picasso into my work. My nature is more inclined to art and sculpture than architecture. I get very bored with architecture. This doesn’t mean I don’t love it – I enjoy it immensely – but what I am trying to produce is a little emotion. Art has to produce a little emotion; you have to

be touched by something you see. Sometimes I get this feeling and I want to pass it on, not only to the people who are living in the houses but also to the people working on my houses. I want them to feel that we are really creating something.

Who do you admire? Picasso, Brancusi, Matisse, Gonzalez… I am very much drawn to these artists.

Where do you start when beginning a project?You begin with a sketch, then you look at the piece of land and learn its limitations and the budget you are working with, then you must follow your dreams within those limitations.

How long does it take to design and create a bird house? This depends on so many things. We produce deadlines really only so that we can move for-ward. You can spend a whole life making a bird house; the only way to condense these dreams into a solid idea is a deadline obligation.

Is there a particular project dear to your heart? Or one that was particularly difficult?

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All of my projects are different. I do not love one or hate one more than another as they are all my children. However, I do not like streams of paper and literature when I am working; you can spend months just working through the faxes and not getting anywhere. It has now become one of my conditions when I agree to work on a project: no more paperwork!

You have a very organic and natural style. Is ecological design an important factor for you?Yes, of course. The wood we are using is ecologically controlled and from Sweden and Germany. We do not use tropical wood, except for maybe a very small detail. We use a lot of lo-cal terracotta, which acts as an identity card for Mallorca within the designs. You would not find this particular kind of terracotta anywhere else in the world. When I worked on mainland Spain we still imported this terracotta from Mallorca as it has a completely unique quality to it.

Do you have a variety of design concepts in mind for future work or are you happy with your signature style?After starting with this idea, this motif of a bird perched ready for flight, I got trapped in the language of it. After so many years I felt like I could not build a house that had wings and didn’t fly. But when I look at artists such as Jose Moran, who spent their whole lives painting the same still life image over and over again, I realise I am not so bad! This is just how it is.

Do you have any unfulfilled creative dreams?I would like to do maybe a boutique hotel with Linda, somewhere like the Caribbean. It could be very exciting to produce something that would be semi public property rather than a pri-vate home. I believe the design of the architec-ture is interesting enough for people to want to walk around and see it as they would any visual object, like a sculpture or a painting. I wish more people could come in and experience them. The artist in me wants to do crazy things; but homes need to be practical so I cannot be crazy with these properties. If the concept for the building was to be a sculptor house, howe-ver, then this gives us the ability to go forward and do something more radical.

How do you feel about interior design?Linda: When working with Alberto the house determines what goes inside it. You can see these buildings are a work of art; therefore the furniture is there to be comfortable and functio-nal but not to be seen.Alberto: Linda is a special woman, I have to say. When we bought these properties together it was at a time when it was very hard to purchase a piece of land by the sea but Linda got it. She has an energy I need and is compli-mentary to what I do in terms of interior design. She keeps me connected to the modern world and pulls me away from my old books on Picasso and Matisse. She keeps me afloat on the new materials, the new design concepts and changes in architecture. We have a good

level of understanding and the difference in our ages is also important; she’s Swedish and lives in London and knows what’s going on. Me? I live a quiet, conservative life.

What are you currently working on?We are working on more projects in the Port of Andratx. We did the planning four years ago, but the projects have been on hold and we hope to restart them. Everything has to be redesigned because we are constantly moving, living, thinking and learning from our experi-ence. To start something new you have to be fresh. It’s like cooking: you cannot create a de-licious meal using ingredients from four years ago and expect it to be good. You have to put new energy into it; you cannot copy yourself. You can make the same thing but it is like a river: you can never step into the same river, for the waters are always changing. Interior design has changed dramatically in the last 10 to 25 years; if you look back 20 years ago you would be scared by how things were done. The quali-ty, concepts and materials are very different to what was available before. Linda is helping me a lot on that side because I am taking care of the sculpting of the building, then we discuss the lines of the property before we head into a discussion of comfort. The houses should be beautiful, useable and comfortable, all at the same time.


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livingin harmony

IN THESE DAyS WHEN OUR LIVES ARE FULL OF STRESS, AND A LACK OF BALANCE,

IT IS WISE TO TRy TO OBTAIN THE MISSING HARMONy AT HOME. THIS WAS THE FIRST

IDEA THAT OCCURRED TO BE WHEN I SAW THIS LAKE PLOT: IT WAS THE ABSOLUTELy

IDEAL PLACE TO LIVE AND ENJOy NATURE. TExT AND PHOTOS By CARLOS LAMAS.


Of course, everybody wants to live a modern life, with all kinds of contemporary comforts, and with that in mind the challenge was to build a house that combined these two objectives: living in the count-ryside but in a contemporary style.The result is a modern house on three levels, adap-ted to the mountainside slope, with a large wooden decking terrace open like a boat over the lake. Tall palm trees cross the decking from the basement level, like a boat mast; and the sea views across the lake, looking towards northern Africa, are amazing. Set far away from the house, the infinity pool visually appears to become part of the lake.Interior and exterior spaces are connected by large sliding doors, hidden inside the walls to disappear completely and break the boundaries between indoors and outdoors.All the bathroom fittings comprise top design ele-ments.With minimal materials and neutral colours, the house seems timeless. In short… it has the right balance to achieve harmony.



Argentine-born Carlos Lamas has been working as an architect and interior designer for the past 20 years in Spain and overseas. His work can be seen in such select Marbella developments as La Zagaleta Country Club, Monte-mayor Country Club, Marina Puente Romano, Puerto Banús, Sierra Blanca, Cascada de Camojan and Hacienda Las Chapas.Main offices: Centro Comercial Guadal-mina, Marbella; Tel. (+34) 609 572 275; carloslamas.com

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the

white house

WHITE AS THEORy, WHITE AS TExTURE,

WHITE AS ATTITUDE. THE GEOMETRIC

ABSTRACTION AND EMPTINESS FORM THE

LINGUISTIC PILLARS OF THIS WORK By THE

ARCHITECT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF

IBERMAISON, MASSI FERRACHI.

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the white House luminous-ly protrudes over an enormous tree-lined protrusion of 2,600 square metres, domi-nating the exclusive housing complex of La Moraleja, to the north of Madrid.

The White House emerges from the space like a poetic manifestation of architecture. A quadrangular arcade body crowns a subtle elevation of terrain, surrounded by a water trail announcing boldly initial contact; from outside looking in, the priority of natural elements placed upon architectural ideals in this utopian space allows for contemplation, peace-fulness and modesty.

The design of this construction seems to be the result of a process of maturity in the search for absolute beauty, purity and the essential being.

The main door, a cutting from the walls which drops stealthily downwards, gives way to a space in which two concepts are immediately noted and which guide the architect’s hand: the open space and shadows as basic construction materi-als and irreplaceable tools of creation. Beginning with their handling, in the most

traditional sense of the word, of these two abstract elements, we find a house which is a composition which gives off superfluous layers until we reach the minimum difference between terrain and territory, between the interior and the ex-terior, between one distance and another, between one level and the next, despite the polished nature of its layout.

The landscape as a reference point is never lost: there are no secrets between the inhabitants and nature, and there need not be – it would be a contradiction. Thus, the concrete walls simplify the function of the glasswork, resting as a symbol of the foundations though never showing off their supremacy. Herein lies the rationale for the use of white as a dematerialising strategy… the creator of silence.

Wide-open interior spaces correspond to the idea of the infinite nature of the exterior space, in such a way that there is a permanent connection as a result of the proportions and spatial division, revitalising the importance of the edges between gaps.





In total... 1,700 square metres divided into seven suites, spa, Turkish bath, service area, a spacious hall designed for holding events… in the centre of the basement floor, the kitchen takes on the role of the layout’s strategic centrepiece, a design performed by Ibermaison’s own kitchenware company, iLINE, a place for experimentation, inspirati-on and a meeting of minds, which transmits a fascinating sense of intimacy and reflexi-on.

The hand-picked furniture which accom-panies The White House project converts it into a privileged showroom, contemplating the spatial sense of habitability that the containing space itself provides.

The pieces stand out for two different and complementary reasons: their common ca-pacity to mimic and their completeness. In both cases, they have been chosen for their common adaptability. In this way, certain specific areas of special significance are underlined while others are offloaded, all with the intention of connecting fluidly with the interior or the exterior.

Meanwhile, the red tapestry of the hall is a gesture which marks the access point to the home via this universal circular symbol associated with beginnings, with asso-ciation; the main room is divided subtly through chinks of lights, working and resting stations, the odd objet d’art... elements closer to the poetic and free interpretation of space than anything else.

In this sense, the pieces are manufactured

by the most renowned representatives of contemporary, international design, whose milestones intermingle with new landmark pieces in the market: Vitra, Porro, Tecno, Zanotta, iLINE (Ibermaison Group’s afo-rementioned kitchenware manufacture), Paola Lenti, Gandía Blasco, Extremis, Fritz Hansen, Antonio Lupi.

The presence of Italian designers is not the product of chance but rather a charac-teristic feature of the Ibermaison Group, whose identity is strongly linked to this tradition, that of a design philosophy which mixes emotion and functionality, research

and history, career path and constant rein-vention.

The overwhelming concept of this house, produced by Massi Ferrachi, is that of habitation as a creative act, of perception and enjoyment of the space around us, and admiration for the inherent qualities of nature.

After observing the project’s extraordinary beauty, sophistication and sensitivity, The White House leaves us with an idea, a star-ting point and an aim: “living with art” from purity with beauty, towards the essential.

Yangson vino a vivir a Mallorca en Febrero de 2010. Ahora es ‘fan’ de Cappuccino

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italian Design

the origin of style

I AM WILLING TO BET THAT IF yOU TESTED THE WATER OVER IN ITALy THERE WOULD PROVE TO BE SOME FORM OF ANOMALy, OR THE DISCOVERy OF A NEW ELEMENT THAT IS LACKING EVERyWHERE ELSE. THERE IS NO OTHER ExPLANATION FOR IT. By MARK MCCAFFERTy.

They are different to you and me. Not dissimilar to Clark Kent, Italians can blend in with society. However, their super alter ego is capable of things mere mortals can only aspire to… effortless style. Let’s face it: when it comes to style, nobody does it better than the Italians. When you think of stylish cars you think of Ferrari or Lamborghini. If you could have any yacht in the world you would probably opt for a Riva. Which desig-ner is responsible for your favourite evening gown? Dolce & Gabbana? Versace? Armani? Valentino? Gucci? Prada? Thought so. It’s a fact we all came to terms with a long time ago – Italians exude style.

When it comes to interior design, however, they like to turn the style dial up a notch or two. Italian interior design is seriously funky and completely off the wall yet adhering to the most technical of design specifications. Over the next few pages we are going to personally acquaint you with the pioneers of Italian interior design. There’s going to be colour, innovative use of materials, seemin-gly incomprehensible lines and, of course, style… lots of style.

kartellIn 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 be-come 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 spaw-ned 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.



CappelliniThe Cappellini brand is synonymous with wild

lines and expressive colours. It prides itself on the unique and exceptional. However, labelling Cap-pellini with one house style is almost impossible, as influences seem to come from a multitude of contrasting design etiquettes.

The intention of this elusive style is to allow the user space for their own individual interpretation. The main objective for this year in the Cappelini camp is to create furniture that has more function within the home, while maintaining the museum level of spectacle for each piece.

The results are still stunning, beautifully crafted pieces showing a clear realisation process from imagination to finished project. The Alice in Won-derland style design represents the ability of the Cappellini team to bring dreamscape into reality, which remains unmatched in the design industry – each piece adding the element of the fantastical to any environment within which it is placed.

ZanottaEstablished in 1954,

Zanotta is spearhea-ding modern influ-ences in industrial design. Much like Kartell and Cappellini, Zanotta has had its fair share of expert contributors making their mark under the Zanotta umbrella. Architects such as Achille Castiglioni, Gae Aulenti and Max Bill, to name a few, have all collaborated on Zanotta products, ensuring that the brand has kept its fresh, vibrant and modern feel since its launch.

Today’s collection comprises a variety of furniture types including armchairs, sofas, beds, storage units, all kinds of tables and a huge variety of fur-nishing accessories. Everything is unique, desirable and über-modern.

Zanotta has no preference when it comes to materials; a variety of resources are utilised from aluminium alloy to bronze to leather. Regardless of the contributing architect or designer, Zanotta’s sty-le has always remained evident, proving the brand has never compromised on its intrinsic design values.

Established in 1954, Zanotta is spearhea-

design. Much like Kartell and Cappellini, Zanotta has had its fair share of expert contributors making their mark under the Zanotta umbrella. Architects such


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PoliformEstablished in 1970, the colossal Poliform

brand evolved from the humble beginnings of a small artisan’s shop in 1942. From the offset Poliform made no secret of its indus-trial ethos: exploiting automated production line methods while remaining completely abreast of any industry design advances.

Poliform not only remains up to date with industry developments but in some instan-ces it actually sets the trend for the industry to follow. Poliform is renowned for its affinity with smooth, minimalist lines, allowing its products to achieve a personal level of Poli-form refinement: pure, luxurious living.

It was not until 2006 that Poliform launched its first collection of sofas and armchairs. However, it is testament to the design pro-wess and innovation of the Poliform team that the transcendence into this design discipline was as seamless as the furniture they continue to produce.

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An insider’s review of the 50th salone internazionale del Mobile – the world’s most renowned interior design fair

Milan 2011 In April the Salone Internazionale del Mobile celebrated its 50th anniversary, with nearly 2,500 exhibitors and just under 230,000 square metres of display area featuring the latest creations of manufacturers and designers. The city’s close involvement in the fair is always an important factor in its success; as you wander the streets of Milan – full of stands – you effectively remain part of the exhibition area, especially in such

areas as Tortona, Brera, Porta Romana, Triennale, etc. Within the actual fair, once again we were pleasantly surprised by the latest designs of such brands as Moroso, Alias, E-15, Lema and Flou. Every two years Euroluce appears at the fair, pavilions exclusively dedicated to lighting and featuring Flos, Artemide, Foscarini, Oluce… always with new creations and prototypes to delight the

visiting public.In the city, we were fascinated by Ingo Maurer, a sculptor who works with light.Elsewhere, Cassina was celebrating the 50th anniversary of its famous Superleg-gera de Gio Ponto chair.Also present was Paola Lento, with a spectacular on-stage furniture presen-tation. Luis Petri is the owner of Decagono: mueblesdecagono.com


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Feng shuinot just hocus-pocus… but an actual science

in fact, feng shui is the science of harmonising and regulating life energy, or “qi“ as the Chinese call it, of spaces – both indoor and outdoor. If it’s done the right way one just has this wonderful “This is a terrific place – I would like to stay here” feeling.

For thousands of years the Chinese have been closely observing nature and its influence on all as-pects of life. They came up with a complex system based on five elements – earth, metal, water, wood and fire – in order to explain their observations.

Whenever these elements are in balance life energy, so-called “qi”, will move smoothly. If out of balance, traditional Chinese medicine – feng shui being part of it – has come up with an endless list of possibilities to regulate and harmonise this “qi”, be it the human body or the spaces that surround us.

This harmony of “qi” in our environments is so important because it is the key factor for being healthy, happy and successful. A balanced space – be it our home, office or garden – supports us.

Feng shui visualises energy flows and shows how to use these energies or how to block them, if needed.

HAVE yOU EVER ENTERED A ROOM WHERE yOU FELT AT EASE IMME-DIATELy? OR DO yOU RECALL SITTING AT A RESTAURANT TABLE yOU REALLy WOULD HAVE LIKED TO CHANGE, FOR NO OBVIOUS REASON? IN BOTH SITUATIONS yOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO ExACTLy PIN yOUR FEELING DOWN TO A REASON. IT IS LIKELy THAT FENG SHUI COULD GIVE yOU AN ANSWER RIGHT AWAy.

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At the stage of planning and building it can be very helpful to have an experi-enced consultant at hand as positioning of doors, walls, windows, furniture and even decoration can strongly support the owner’s wellbeing and success.

In modern China, the US and many Asian countries it is daily business to engage feng shui consultants when planning corporate buil-dings. The positive effects on business are widely known and respected. In Europe as well feng shui has become more popular over the last 15 years. It is mostly in use in planning and harmonising high-level private homes and hotels.

this is what feng shui consultants look at when they come to your home:

• Is there enough “qi” in the house and all rooms, and does it flow in balance?

• How can each person be supported by his or her elements to create more wealth, health and vitality?

• What are the best places for each person in a house or office, and is there general harmony in interaction and relationships?

• Is everybody healthy and happy or is there something that could be improved?

In order to compensate imbalances a feng shui consultant uses harmonising strategies. Sometimes it is needed to work on geoman-cy, which is also an important part of feng shui. Rooms in which we spend most of our time are examined with particular care. They must be exempt from any interferences such as water lines and electrical smog.

An experienced consultant will improve spaces without major in-tervention while meeting the aesthetic needs of the customer.


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kERSTIN BRODEggERIS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER AND ARCHITECT, QI-MAG FENG SHUI AND GEOBIOLOGY CONSUL-TANT AND EXPERT IN TAO-GEOMANCY.

She has been involved with over 20 successful feng shui and geomancy projects in Málaga, Madrid and Mallorca since 2009.She describes her personal style as an interior design architect as “designing residen-ces, gardens and offices with ‘invisible feng shui’; spaces do not necessarily need to show an ‘Asian touch’. It is important that the space feels authentically the customer’s own, that the owner determines the style. I then can help with positioning, proportions and colour recommendations. This way the ultimate ambition of feng shui – creating harmony between people and the environment – can be achieved.”

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FENG SHUI CONSULTANTS:

TEREsA sCHÖNBORN-BUCHHEIMqi-Mag Feng Shui & Geobiology ConsultantFeng Shui Consulting & Interior DesignCalle Urola 828002 Madrid915 626 431 | 649 234 [email protected]

BElEN DE lA TORREPlaza Uncibay nº 9, 1º centroMálaga 645 396 [email protected]

ENCARNA TERRóN GóMEz DE lIAñOEsTUDIO DE FENG sHUI ANDAlUsíConsultorías en Feng Shui y GeobiologíaCallejón del Señor nº 7, Bq. B, 3º C18009 GranadaTeléfono: 685-16 18 63Web: fengshuiandalusi.comBlog: http://encarnaterron.wordpress.comMail: [email protected]

sOlERANATAlIE JüRGENsCamí de Can Soler 12 - Casa 4307015 Palma de Mallorca971 60 26 00 | 677 299 999solera-fengshui.com

El-E-MENTEMARIA BENRATHArchitecture & Feng ShuiRda. Felantitx 307500 Manacor616 934 [email protected]

Imperial Feng shui Master MARK sAKAUTzKyBrauner Hirsch 16 c22926 Ahrensburg (Hamburg)049 / (0)40/ 333 13 [email protected]

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ENTRANCE AREAIt should be wide, open and welcoming.

KITCHENIts nurturing role will let it become the centre of the house.

SLEEPING AREAA good night’s sleep can be every night’s joy; do not put more than one plant in your be-droom.

STUDY/OFFICEAn improved workplace allows everybody to be focused, productive and successful – posi-tioning desks, mirrors and plants will help to achieve that.

LIVING ROOMSLet it be the communication and withdrawal centre! Try to give the entertainment system a role – but not the only role! The sitting area should have a good backing and not be too exposed – walls and partitions, paravents, curtains and even plants can help to make it a comfortable place.

All THESE ASPECTS Of lIfE ARE TARgETS THAT CAN BE IMPROVED wITH fENg SHuI:Career, job, businessKnowledge, training, educationEmbededness in family and societyProsperity, wealthRecognition, fameLove partnershipChildren, creativityHelpful people, mentors

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art aqua is known for artistic indoor landscaping and art installations. The company runs two galleries in the old town of Palma, to show its sense of purpose and to offer outstanding works of its asso-ciated contemporary artists.

The world is not in balance. If the world were in balance, no one would starve and there would be no climate change and ocean acidification caused by CO2. However, it is not only the world

that is losing its balance: many people are unable to follow the beat of the performance society any more or, for other reasons, lose the balance of body mind and soul. Art is a wonderful way of commu-nicating messages. Messages one can see. Messages one can feel. Messages that can change people and the world. And this is precisely the art we feel a passion for; we call it balance art.

Our current exhibition features new works by Argentine photographer Santi Verzi. The images show dead fishes and crustaceans, found by Santi on the beach of Montevideo (Uruguay). Santi gives his works a strong artistic moment by presen-ting the animals in a disarranged way. Only the aesthetics of the

images ensure the dignity of the creations. Santi loves the ocean and its creatures and his message is: save the sea… save the future.

Another photo-artist featured at our gallery is Klaus Polkowski. Klaus has travelled through large parts of Australia, Asia, Africa, the US, Latin America and the South Pacific. Not because of the sights, but because of the people. In particular he likes to photo-graph children. One click to crystallise the emotion and catch the moment for eternity. Klaus says, Children without future cannot be the future.”

We invite you to visit our galleries and discover the world of balance art.

art aqua balance gallery C / de Sant Feliu, 17 and 18 Palma de Mallorca Tel. (+34) 971 228 970 artaqua.es

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H10 andalucia plazaUrb. Nueva Andalucía, s/n 29660 Marbella, Costa del SolTel.: (34) 952 81 20 00 Fax: (34) 952 81 47 92

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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.

chic retreatswhen only the best is good enoughLET’S FACE IT… WE ARE AMONG THE FORTUNATE FEW. THE MAJORITy OF US HAVE ALREADy ESCAPED THE RAT RACE OF OUR METROPOLITAN ORIGINS AND RELOCATED TO EITHER THE COSMOPOLITAN COASTLINE OF THE COSTA DEL SOL OR THE BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF MALLORCA.

HOWEVER, BEING BLESSED WITH SUCH BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS FOR THE MAJORITy OF THE yEAR DOES PRESENT THE FORTUNATE FEW WITH A SERIOUS DILEMMA WHEN CONSIDERING A SUMMER VACA-TION: HOW CAN I TOP WHAT I ALREADy HAVE?

ALL IS NOT LOST… HOME COUTURE HAS PUT TOGETHER AN ExCLUSIVE SELECTION OF THE BEST BOU-TIqUE HOTEL OFFERINGS THROUGHOUT SPAIN, TO SATISFy THE PALETTES OF EVEN THE MOST DEMAN-DING VACATIONER.


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Address to Impress …Situated on the edge of the prestigious Plaza John F Ken-nedy lies this beautiful, modern, minimalist boutique hotel. Although one of the two buildings dates to the 19th century, ABaC has left no trace of its maturity. Complete with 15 individual abodes and a two Michelin star restaurants ABaC is truly testament to the minimalist perfection of modern design. The glass elevator leads you to the subterranean reception, where you will be greeted by the most welcoming of ABaC staff. Although this is a city retreat, ABaC has gone to great lengths to ensure that its guests are wrapped in a bubble of modern comfort and luxury. The double-glazed windows offer a sound-proofed haven from the bustling city din, ensuring you can unwind with ease whilst knowing that all nightlife and city amenities are literally on your doorstep. This is the epitome of city chic; Barcelona’s fortress of soli-tude, which certainly offers something unique and refreshing for all its patrons.

Av. Tibidabo 1, 08022 Barcelona +34 933 196 600 [email protected]

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The Authentic Island EscapeTime to relax, unwind and disembark your helicopter… Gecko Beach Club is geared towards one goal – ultimate relaxation. Situated across 150 metres of beautiful coastline, Gecko is the ultimate example of the idyllic beach resort. This is the location to get away from it all, and this mantra is reflected in its overall design. Gecko has stripped away all unnecessary embellishments and complications in a bid to blend in with the rugged, natu-ral terrain of its surroundings. The result is a clean, organic ambience that can lull even the most tense of clients into a deep level of relaxation There are a total of 27 rooms, all with either a sea view or a view of the beautifully manicured gardens. In keeping with the holistic feel of the hotel, Gecko also offers its patrons the opportunity to enhance their relaxation by joining one of the frequent yoga seminars that take place on the beach. This is certainly the authentic Island getaway, especially when you consider that the tiny 77 square kilometre island of Formentera is only accessible by sea or helicopter. Still, after experiencing a few days at Gecko Beach Club you’ll be wishing there was no way back…

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Playa Migjorn, CA Mari, Formentera+34 971 328 [email protected]

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An Injection of CultureThe former home of Napoleon III’s wife, Hotel Claude is an au-thentic 17th century townhouse that sets the scene for a unique proposition in the bustling streets of old town Marbella. Hotel Claude has transformed itself from its neo-classical beginnings to offer a harmonic juxtaposition of its 17th century character infused with a modern design flair. The result is certainly unique: a concoction of Moorish arches and contemporary furnishings have converted this aristocratic building into a luxurious oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the Marbella masses. This boutique retreat offers something more than its beachside neighbours – it allows its patrons to experience the original flavour of old town Marbella; a cultural essence that is as potent now as it was all those years ago. The hotel boasts seven uni-quely styled suites, all oozing with individuality and all equipped with modern creature comforts (flat screen TVs, iPod docks, sandstone bath tubs), harmoniously contrasting with its 17th century skeleton that has been left in tact. The amalgamation of history and design flair is rarely so suc-cessfully combined – this is the side to Marbella you cannot afford to miss.

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Casco Antiguo, Calle San Francisco No.5, 29601 Marbella+34 952 900 840 [email protected]



A Breath-Taking VistaMallorca is truly spoilt for choice when it comes to boutique hotels. Palma de Mallorca seems to be the epicentre of all boutique lodgings, blessed with five or six truly magnificent examples. However, the Can Simoneta retreat, located on a cliff top in Capdepera, is certainly one of the more unique of the exceptional boutique offerings in Mallorca.Can Simoneta was originally constructed over a century ago, for an ailing monk who had been recommended a course of seawater treatments by his physician. There is a staircase that has been cut out of the cliff face that leads you down to the waters of the Mediterranean – it is simply breath-taking.The hotel itself consists of two stone houses that have been revamped and restored in 2004 to meticulously modern standards. There are 18 rooms, including five suites. The interiors of the suites are magnificent – muslin-covered four-poster beds, huge windows that allow you to take a long glance out across the ocean and, of course, all the modern technological utilities you could need, but probably should choose to do without in the spirit of this serene retreat. When considering the spectacular pool area, exquisite res-taurant and un-matched vista points it is clear that it is not just the elevated location that allows the Can Simoneta to look down on the rest.

CAN SIMONETA MAllORCA

Carretera Artà-Canyamel Km 8.Finca Torre Canyamel · 07580, Capdepera. Mallorca+34 971 816 110 [email protected]


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ExPRESS yOURSELF AND GAZE AT WILL. THE FAçA-DE OF THE SILKEN PUERTA DE AMERICA HOTEL IS A VERITABLE CANVAS DRIPPING WITH PURE AND VIB-RANT COLOURS REFLECTING NOTES CLANGING IN THE WIND, ON WHICH ARE INSCRIBED SEGMENTS OF THE POEM FREEDOM By PAUL ELAURD. THE WORDS CARESS THE WINDOWS AND DIVIDING WALLS, INFEC-TIOUSLy SPREADING TO THE REST OF THE ENVIRONS OF THIS SLICE OF MADRID CITySCAPE.

construction, contemplation and interpretation…. Jean Nouvel finds inspiration in these elements to leave the visible mark of the collective group of talented individuals who worked on this immense, devil-may-care and brilliant structure.

Its innards are in effect the result of an extraordinary coordination of renowned names from the world of design and international architecture; the different spaces which comprise the hotel are borne from the individual vision of each of these, backed up by complete artistic freedom.

The result is a multi-faceted vision, the signature of the interpretation of various concepts which intermingle and cohabit: architecture, furnishing, design, space and also time – the idea of time as enjoyment, experiences, fleeting moments and lasting memories.

This creative dream team is comprised of, among others, France’s Jean Nouvel, Britain’s Norman Foster, John Pawson and David Chipperfield, Scotland’s Kathryn Findlay, Iraq’s Zaha Hadid, the USA’s Richard Gluckman, Australia’s Marc Newson and Spain’s Javier Mariscal and Victorio and Luchino – a group capable of revealing the substance and essence behind this truly unique project.

The Puerta de América hotel undoubtedly concentrates the greatest single grouping of architectural talent per square metre in any point in the Spanish capital, and also forms the most ambitious and innovative project under-taken so far by the Silken Group. With investment rising to €75 million, this five-star hotel located at number 41 on

Puerta de América

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Functional, fun, futuristic, formal… and fabulously freestyle


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Avenida de America in Madrid has 342 rooms (of which 12 are suites) ranging over 12 floors.

Each contributing architect or designer has been assigned the design of a floor, and, in the most objective, determining and simple sense, no two floors are alike. The results? It could well be described as a journey through layers, paving its way through the different ways of comprehen-ding the architectonic space, of conceiving the room in the sense of the modern hotel; and even the exhibition of aesthetic arguments which each creator proposes through their art. Thus the hotel is converted into a space for enjoyment while at the same time fulfilling its functional requirements. Different sensibilities, expressions and sensations. Futuristic and anonymous proposals meet cutting edge and avant-garde.

The baroque ambience is contrasted by clear-ly minimalist influences; some flirt with modern technology; others embrace Zen philosophy. Purity and sincerity competing with formalism and audacity. Innovative surfaces, digital technology and natural materials.

Diversity is a reflection of the heterogeneous, flexible and dynamic world in which we live; and this project, a symbol of cultural wealth, creativity and liberty, values legitimate-to-measure indivi-dual intelligence equally as collective talent. Hotel Puerta de America reflects the pioneering effort and impulse that this type of collaborative creation can achieve, offering a meeting place for different ideas.

With such a wealth of professional talent and enthusiasm, it is not surprising that doubts are dispelled regarding the likelihood of our finding a generic place to sleep… to make us dream.


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Ibermaison, a key reference point for international design in Spain since 1999, has played an active and decisive role in this important architectural challenge which demanded, in terms of furnishings, materials and technical coordinati-on, not to mention know-how, familiarity with brands and a notable positioning in the worldwide market.

Thanks to the lessons taken on board, an ambitious lear-ning instinct and the duty we have to continually recycle the functions and meanings of design, Ibermaison offered their vision and wisdom to the Puerta de America project as part of the whole concept, taking part in the construc-tion of seven of the 12 floors which make up the hotel, through project development, manufacturing of exclusive pieces and assembly.

Among the famous names that offered their assistance, it would be wrong not to name-drop the intelligent luxury and sophistication of Vitra, Capellini, Kartell... The realisation of a challenge, inspired by the thrill of making dreams come true, responding to the key features of creativity in a world which is transformed depending on the logic of interaction, mutations, cooperation and selection.

Construction, contemplation and interpretation, landscape and dreams…

Hotel Puerta AmericaC/ Hortaleza, 19Madrid +34 915 226 [email protected]/hotel-puerta-america-madrid


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SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME TO SPEND TIME OUTDOORS RELAxING WITH yOUR FAMILy IN THE SHADE BUT, IF yOUR GARDEN DOESN’T HAVE ENOUGH SHADE, LyING UNDER THE SCORCHING MEDITERRANEAN SUN IS NOT ONLy UNCOMFORTABLE BUT ALSO DAN-GEROUS FOR yOU AND THE HEALTH OF yOUR FAMILy. CREATING OUTDOOR SHADE RECLAIMS yOUR OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE AND ADDS BEAUTy AND CHARM TO yOUR HOME, AS WELL AS VALUE WHEN PERMA-NENT SHADE STRUCTURES AND VEGE-TATION ARE ADDED IN A TASTEFUL WAy. By Trish Dynes

By creating shade in your pa-tio and garden you’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors a lot more and there are myriad ways to increase the amount of shade. Starting new trees won‘t bring im-mediate relief, but it may be your best bet in the long run. Some varieties of trees will grow to a shade-provi-ding height much more quickly than others.

Deciduous trees provide shade in summer and then drop their leaves in autumn, allowing the warmth of the sun to filter through their bare branches and help heat the home when the weather is cold. Maples and other tall species with broad leaves and a high spreading crown are ideal for this purpose.

As few as two or three properly spaced trees with wide crowns may be enough, depending on the size of your house. Consider the best location where they won‘t crowd your house or outdoor living space, and will block sun during the hottest part of the day.

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Shaded areas in a landscape or gar-den are not only welcome refuges from the sun but also a welcome place for a variety of summer shrubs. Shrubs bring texture, colour, fragrance and structure to the landscape, as well as attracting birds and butterflies. An arbour or pergola can be a charming addition to outdoor living spaces. you can also increase the shade offered by planting a fast-growing grape or flowering vine.

you can cover your outdoor areas with a variety of shading such as parasols, pop-up gazebos, awnings and sail sha-des, which are not expensive and easy to install. Shade sails are a great way to add architectural design to your home garden. They protect your family from the harsh rays of the sun and provide an inte-resting exterior room outside your home.

Bamboo shades can help create a very raw and pleasant ambience, akin to the shade and cool of the forest. The natu-ral look of bamboo shades is as soothing as nature itself. They are light and pro-vide both the protection a wood shade

provides and the softness or décor of cloth. The reality of global warming with longer hotter summers and the greater risk of storms means that shade structu-res are now not only essential but must be capable of withstanding high winds and heavy rain.

Perhaps you would like a more perma-nent structure to provide shade. A roof will turn the deck space into something of an outdoor room. A well-planned co-vering will make the deck usable during sunny or slightly rainy days, extending the use throughout the year. But don‘t cover all the deck. Leave an open area for sunbathing. Now available in Spain are a range of automatic opening louvre Photo: Kettal

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A GOOD COMPANy PHILOSOPHy IS NOT HANDED DOWN IN WRITING: IT IS SOMETHING THAT COMES FROM ExPERIENCE. IT IS ALL ABOUT RELIABILITy, SKILL, ExPERTISE AND FLExIBILITy.

The team at Incompar Balear see these as the key prerequisites for meeting the very high standards their customers have a right to expect. Thanks to their close links with manufacturers, they are able to guarantee customers the best possible and most up-to-date solutions for shade and design: in the garden, around the pool, on patios or roof gardens, and in open spaces. They only supply products that conform to the highest standards of quality. Every customer and every project represents an individual challenge and they take a professional pride in finding the right solution.Launched in Palma in 1999, incompar Balear established its headquarters, office and store in Santanyi six years later. The workforce has many years of experience in the manufacture and installation of sun protection and associated products, and the company’s own workshop is spe-cially equipped to provide individual solutions. The new showroom is at Terraza Balear Santa Ponça, Poligono Son Bugadelles.

the architects of shadeincoMPar BalEar

incomparbalear s.l.Since 1999 they have held the franchise for Sunsquare system automatic sunsails throughout the Iberian peninsular, including the Balearic and Canary Isles. They are also licensed to sell such exclusive sunsails as Boom Mogaco, Soliday, VITEO and other comparable brands.

Their multilingual staff, with their many years’ experience working on projects in Europe and elsewhere, guarantee reliable installation and service. And, of course, they are happy to oblige worldwide.

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roofs that give perfect cover and at the same time can provide variable light and shade by adjusting the position of the louvres. The louvres interlock and make the covering fully rainproof while allowing full ventilation whate-ver the weather.

Traditional gazebos have been fixtures in gardens for centuries and have been tra-ced back to the earliest gardens. Gazebos are now one of the most prevalent outdoor garden structures in the world. They can be round, square, octagonal or rectangular, small or large, ornate or plain, elegant or rustic, and anything else that one can dream up.

If you own a hot tub and are looking for a little privacy or shelter from the elements, a gazebo is perfect. For the best utilisation of space and fit, a rectangular gazebo pro-vides you with a comfortable drying off area.

A gazebo is not just for large gardens: they can add attitude to small outdoor decks and patios. An African thatched gazebo is not only elegant and attractive in appearance, but also offers a cool and peaceful aura, which will enhance any home or recreational area. Thatched gazebos are available free-standing, open on all sides or alternatively partially enclosed. The partially enclosed ga-zebos are again ideal if you own a hot tub or spa as they provide privacy and additional shelter from the elements.

The circular or oval gazebo roofs are co-vered with genuine South African cape reed thatch tiles, which create a distinctive stepped appearance. The reed is harvested from a re-newable resource and harvesting the thatch promotes growth. The thatch tiles are durable, have a long life span and offer natural aesthe-tic beauty.

Why not opt for a pavilion? Reminiscent of medieval royal field tents, or Victorian gar-den party tents, garden pavilions provide wonderful focal points for any garden, lawn or pool setting and you can customise them with fabrics from formal to festive. Similarly, cabanas are ideal for the garden and can be made from durable aluminium or wood and can be large enough to house your garden furniture as well as your spa. A cabana is perfect beside the pool for lazing the hours away between dips.

With all the choices for summer shade there will be no excuse for developing sun-burn and heatstroke. From a picnic under the dappled protection of an old tree to the romance and glamour of your own covered daybed, shade will ensure you enjoy every moment of this long sizzling summer.

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that is, unless you are the harried host running back and forth between the outdoors and the kitchen. Anyone who has prepared and cle-ared up after even the most casual of gatherings will be amazed that outdoor kitchens have taken so long to catch on. Apart from the practical options of being able to entertain larger groups, al fresco entertaining is all the rage – and a pleasure.

There was a time when a few hot dogs and ham-burgers sizzling away on a charcoal grill constituted outdoor cooking. Enter the 21st century: our homes have expanded and staying in has become the new going out. Gourmet kitchens have become showpi-eces. Modest patches of green have morphed into landscaped gardens complete with fully-furnished terraces, jacuzzis and swimming pools. And the once humble barbecue tucked into the corner has evolved into one of the hottest home trends: the outdoor kitchen.

“In North America, and now in Europe, people are really looking at their outdaoor spaces differently,” notes Mark Mackay of InsideOut. “With the vast array of accessories, and infinite options, It‘s no longer an after-thought; outdoor areas are being created that can be used year-round to become extensions of their home‘s interior. In North America surveys show that, after the kitchen and bathroom, the room where the average family now spends the most money is the outdoor kitchen or living space, adding value to their house and helping them stand out when it co-mes to resale. In fact, in California outdoor kitchens are so much the rage that realtors are factoring them into the square footage of houses, taking the notion of ‘taking the indoors out’ to a whole new level.”

But the main benefit of an outdoor kitchen is about lifestyle and the convenience it offers by converting a garden area, terrace or patio into a living space that is sociable and draws people outside. A space where you can work with all the effectiveness of your indoor kitchen but where friends and family can join in, watch or just chill out. After all, doesn‘t everyone want to hang out in the kitchen at parties?

So what exactly is the definition of an outdoor kit-chen? Answers vary, but most agree that it includes at least one cooking appliance, a food-preparation surface and some storage. Stricter definitions add a sink with running water and refrigeration. As such, outdoor kitchens are still relatively new to most of Mallorca. In fact, just a decade ago it was difficult to find examples outside south-west America, but how things have changed. Today there are well over one million fully-fledged outdoor kitchens spanning the globe.

Grilling and

chilling SUNSHINE, GRILLED FOOD, CHILLED BEVERAGES AND THE COMPANy OF FRIENDS AND FAMILy… FEW SUMMER PLEASURES ARE AS ENJOyABLE AS EATING OUTDOORS.

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Good kitchen design starts early in the project process, especially for outdoor kitchens. Where will the focus of the outdoor kitchen be located – near the pool or on the patio? What kind of weather do you need to be prepared for when using the facility? Do you need covering – over the cooking area and/or over the seating area?

Make sure you include sufficient space around the grill and is-land areas for people to congregate. The key to having a success-ful outdoor kitchen is to design the kitchen to balance your wants, needs, budget and space.

There are three different types of outdoor kitchens. The first is a prefabricated or modular variety that is basically placed on an exis-ting patio or terrace – and you are done. The main selling point for the modular kitchen is the ease and time to set up, and the cost. The main cons are: limited options, fit and finish, and the sizes available that might not meet your needs.

Among the most visually striking introductions of modular units today are those by Fuego, designed by Robert Brunner, former director of industrial design at Apple Computers. Their innovation in barbecues and modular units has turned even the smallest space into the perfect oasis for outdoor cooking and entertaining.

A modular system, for example, is an ideal solution for roof terraces as more often than not the kitchen is two or three floors below and by the time you‘ve carried everything upstairs (and down again) you‘ve worked up quite an appetite! And, with so many properties on the island being built on different levels, having an outdoor kitchen makes so much sense and, once installed, can completely transform a previously under-utilised area of the house.

the second type, typically more expensive than a modular kitchen, is a custom-designed, site-specific outdoor kitchen that is built to maximise the space and fit your individual needs. Top-grade stainless steel appliances, specially treated wood cabinets and shelving, and designer concrete counters are all elements of a custom-built outdoor kitchen.

An outdoor kitchen really needs to be thought through and carefully designed, not just built. It is important to hire a profes-sional who will help you integrate a cooking zone with plenty of prep areas, a cold zone for under-counter refrigeration and an entertainment or sitting area. A company specialising in outdoor kitchen design is highly recommended to ensure your wish list in size, scope and style is managed professionally from start to finish.

The third type is more like a hybrid of the first two concepts – it takes the custom-built approach but does not incorporate the expensive built-in grills, wine coolers, ice makers and other big-ticket items. This concept uses your existing grill, or perhaps a new free-standing one, and will typically use open spaces to hold large ice coolers instead of fridges and simple shelving ver-sus the weather-poof and expensive built-in units, a great option to give you the custom built-in look without the custom price!

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Outdoors

location, location...If you are inspired to add an outdoor

kitchen to your existing home, make sure it works with the home‘s overall style. The location of the outdoor kitchen is critical to the flow of the outdoor space, and deciding what you want out of it are crucial before designing and placing the kitchen.

Site selection is an important part of planning an outdoor kitchen. The new kitchen should blend with the architec-ture and materials of the home. Careful planning and a little landscaping can make a new kitchen look like it‘s always been there.

Before you select your site, think about how you will use your kitchen. Does your climate allow you to be outside frequently throughout the year? Do you plan to cook alone or will others help out? Do you need work stations for each stage of meal pre-paration? Do you want to cook a certain type of food? Are your guests primarily adults or will you be catering for children too? Answering these questions will help you determine how large your kitchen and

outdoor living area should be, and what to include in your plans.

Building onto an existing terrace or deck is an easy way to blend your kitchen into the rest of your home. If you are planning to build in a city environment, be sure to check your local building codes. An outdoor kitchen can often be permitted on a deck or roof terrace if an exhaust hood with a fire suppression unit is installed.

If you plan on using your kitchen year-round, you might also want to consider an over-hang to shelter the area from rain. The inclusion of overhead lighting and a fireplace can help create a warm, comfor-table atmosphere, even on chilly days.

Functional FeaturesAs mentioned earlier, outdoor kitchens

are becoming more personalised and, when it comes to features, home owners are tailoring their spaces to suit their lifestyles. So, once you‘ve chosen your location, it‘s time to consider what you want out of it. At its most minimal, an out-

door kitchen should consist of a grill, work surface, some storage and a dining area, while additional amenities can maximise its use and appeal.

An outdoor refrigerator allows you to keep cold food and beverages right next to the grill or pool area. A side burner is another handy option: you can grill vege-tables and boil pasta without having to run back and forth to the house. And when it‘s time to fill pots or wash your hands a sink with hot water is a welcome amenity; just be sure to accommodate water hook-ups and other utility services in the planning process.

Little added luxuries such as pizza ovens, teppanyaki grills, smokers, wine chillers and dishwashers are all personal touches and add to the wow factor. Some don‘t stop there: many North American outdoor living areas now include lounges with sofas, outdoor carpets, weather-proof TV sets, sound systems, and fireplaces or fire pits. These costs can soon escala-te but, where a budget doesn‘t allow for these features initially, with proper planning they can easily be added later.

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But remember: while fancy features are great, comfort and practicalities are just as important. So when considering lighting, seating, décor and other amenities imagine you are designing the lounge and kitchen of your house, where you want everyone to be comfortable and relaxed. Just be sure to blend your area with the surrounding landscape, as well as your home‘s interior.

weather MattersEven the most die-hard grill masters cry for shelter when

confronted with cooking under the blazing sun or an occasional downpour or with a stiff winter breeze. When planning an out-door kitchen, overhead protection from the sun and rain should be a top priority in most climates. It‘s important to remember that everything from kitchen style and tap finish to grill placement and counter-top material may be influ-enced by the weather.

Wind, rain, sun and humidity all play a role in determining your kitchen‘s site placement. Bear in mind that a design and what works outdoors in San Francisco might not sur-vive here on the island, so make sure your products and materials can stand up to the local climate.

When it‘s hot and humid, it‘s all about taking advantage of any and all available shade. Take into account the sun‘s exposure at your desired site and consider the natural shade cast by trees, buildings or other structures and plantings. For the colder, wet months, and to minimise rain splash, installing a roof over-hang is recommended to better protect the kitchen,

In general, use durable, low-maintenance and weather-resistant materials. Stone, concrete, honed, stainless steel and solid-surface or acrylic-based materials are both durable and easy to wipe down; and taps with matte finishes, such as brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze, can help hide the natural collection of dust and debris that gathers in the outdoors.

Fortunately, more and more weather-resistant products are available to cooperate with your environment. If in doubt, always consult an outdoor kitchen designer for advice.

If you wish to extend a home’s living area and have a space dedicated to an outdoor kitchen, InsideOut; (ioliving.com) is a good starting point to help with the design and practicalities of doing so. They are a team of professionals on Mallorca who specialise in bringing you the best in outdoor kitchen design and innovative outdoor kitchen appliances and products, to help you transform your outside area into an entertaining space of your dreams.

Summer is now here, so have fun. Eating outdoors should never be a chore: it‘s an occasion that should be embraced, a reason to have friends over and enjoy the process.

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urban art

What exactly is urban art? Urban art has evolved from street art and graffiti and, as such, is created by artists who have strong feelings about aspects of modern life, urban architec-

ture and the lifestyle of modern society. Bristol has become synonymous with prolific graffiti/urban artists such as Banksy and Nick Walker; they have ta-ken their work from the streets and into

galleries. Urban art is an international art form which has been embraced by today’s contemporary art galleries.

When did you become interested in art? I studied as a graphic designer in the early ‘90s and then time ran out and reality took hold. I walked away from what I enjoyed so I could get a job doing something else. I was well and truly sucked into the rat race but then it all came back to me; I started drawing again and got into stencilling. I see everything in layers now!

Where are the centres of urban art in Europe?Bristol has established itself as the home of urban art in the UK for sure and some may argue even Europe. Italy has a very active urban art culture with events such as POPUP! in Ancona and the FAME festival in Grottaglie, Pu-glia. Paris also has a huge scene and so too does Berlin, London, Amster-dam and Stavanger in Norway.

Which artists have influenced you? My biggest influences have come from street art images, paste-ups, spray-pain-ted graffiti and stencils from some of the biggest and best artists of their genre in the world today. They are mostly, but not exclusively, stencil artists. From France, Blek le Rat and Jef Aérosol; Banksy (UK); and Shepard Fairey and the collective known as Faile (New york). There are less well known but equality amazing artists I admire who are all are well worth hunting down: T.Wat, SPqR, PISTOL, SNIK, FinDAC, Jody (also Bristol), Danny O’Connor, Copy Right, Ben Allen, Gol-die (UK); GOIN, Zalez (France); Herakut (Germany); Supakitch (New york); FAKE (Netherlands).

What aspects of contemporary urban life do you portray in your work? I take the iconic, famous, beautiful, glamorous and unremarkable and create an image with meaning, either hidden or unashamed as I look to question things we see in our daily lives. What techniques do you use? I used to paint using acrylic paint and bru-shes but have now moved onto stencilling with spray paint; it can also be referred to as pochoir. I hand-cut holes in card using a surgical scalpel (yes, it hurts if you lose concentration) and spray specialist art paint though the holes onto a canvas or paper or even a wall. Some of my work is very simplistic and uses just one stencil and one colour. In contrast I can apply up to 12 different stencilled layers on top of each other to create a more complex painting. Usually each layer is painted in a slightly different colour to give the piece depth and realism.

Where do you exhibit? I sell my original work in four galleries within the UK: The UPFEST (Urban Paint Festival) Gallery in Bristol; Gallery90 in London; GRAFFIK Gallery in London; and FineArte Gallery in Essex.I also take part in several group shows and “live” painting events throughout the year. This June, for the second year running, I was invited to paint alongside some of the latest up-and-coming urban artists in this year’s UPFEST in Bristol. The Urban Paint Festival is now firmly established as the main event for street art in Europe. The two-day explosion of events attracted 250 urban artists from all over the world, and the city welcomed the public to a weekend of live painting. I collaborated with two other stencil artists, Matti and Agent Provocateur. I have done several commissions for Record Labels and business premises in London and Bristol, and taken part in several charity events donating my work to be sold at auction in the UK In what formats do you offer your work? The galleries listed above predominantly sell the work I paint on canvas; I also paint on fine art paper. In addition to this the galleries take commissions for pieces and I’m also approached directly through my website, primarily from Europeans although I’ve done pieces for private collections in the US. To learn more about Bungle and his artis-tic moves visit his website at: thebungle.co.uk. Or Facebook him on his personal page at: facebook.com/BungleArt

A yOUNG AND TALENTED ARTIST FROM BRISTOL CURRENTLy GAINING RECOGNITION IN SEVERAL COUN-TRIES – INCLUDING SPAIN – SHARES HIS THOUGHTS AND WORK WITH US. HE IS KNOWN SIMPLy AS BUNGLE.

While many will be familiar with such iconic images of Bristol as Brunel‘s suspension bridge and SS Great Britain, fewer will be aware that the vibrant city is, in many ways, the crucible of contemporary urban art.

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READER COMPETITIONBungle has given Home Couture one of his art works for a special readers competition. It is a hand-painted stencil work on fine art paper, measuring 50x65cms. The piece is signed, blind-stamped and dated and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

To enter the competition, email Home Couture ([email protected]), including your full name, email and postal address, and telephone contact, and heading the message “Bungle Competition”.


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OUR TEAM OF SPECIALISTS ANSWER SOME COMMON qUESTIONS ABOUT HOME AND DÉCOR...

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.

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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Why build an outdoor kitchen?For me, growing up in South Africa, the “braai” (barbecue) is an institution. We lived outdoors. Sunny skies meant open house, grilled food and a few ice-cold bevies, the perfect mix for a get-together. So, while there are many reasons for building one, the main advantage is that it’s a social hub. An outdoor kitchens transform your outside living space. It makes it really easy to entertain and spend more time with family and friends, rather than running back and forth from your main kitchen. Once you have one, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without one.

What are the most common features requested for outdoor kitchens?Outdoor kitchens are all about lifestyle and usage, so it’s really important to de-sign the space according to your lives and how this space will be used. How do you like to entertain? Do you entertain a lot? Who do you entertain? A large family? Small kids? Teens? What’s important to you and your family is not necessarily im-portant to others. The common areas typically include a hot zone for cooking, cool zone for beverages, preparation and clean up section, and dining area.

What’s the typical cost of an outdoor kitchen? An outdoor kitchen can be as simple or as complex as you desire. It’s not ne-cessary to spend a fortune to create your dream kitchen. However, be careful on where you cut costs so as to not end up being disappointed or having to replace your equipment a year down the line. My advice is determine your budget, dream

big and have a professional plan it out; nothing is more important than a plan to help manage costs and budget. Remember, you don’t have to do it all at once; start with the heart of the kitchen, the grill area. Built-in storage and refrigeration, beverage centres, overhead structures, TVs... all fantastic additions can be added as your finances allow, when planned correctly.

Apart from covering floors and walls, what other uses are there for porcelain tiles?

These days, porcelain tiles are not only used for covering and tiling bathrooms and kitchens. They have multiple uses – and can be used as a decorative element in any situation. The latest products offer new options for architecture, design and interior decoration. We can use them to create worktops or vanity tops for kitchens and bathrooms, or even to cover other pieces or furniture in the home, thanks to their size (300 x 100 metres) and thickness (three millimetres) and the fact they are resistant and have a high degree of impermeability.

How can we use this material in combination with other materials – for example, in the hall of my house?

We can use it on the floor as well as on the walls. As it is available in a wide range of colours and natural finishes, it can be combined with any other type of material… stone, wood, mosaic, fabric, marble, etc. – or even a combination of these materials. We can combine various tones and create lineal patterns for the floor. Its thickness (three millimetres) enables us to create different individual designs for walls, combined with other thicker materials.

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Venetian video artist Fabrizio Plessi (featured in the last issue of Home Couture) will be present at the inauguration of the recently restored La Lonja building in Palma de Mallorca.His installation “The light of the Llaüt”, specifically designed for Louis Vuitton, will remain at this historical monument in the heart of the city until 25 October. Maison Louis Vuitton has always been faithful to the va-lues of cultural promotion and protection of local historic sites and artistic heritage. “The Light of the Llaüt” showcases 14 traditional boats from Mallorca, hand-crafted in wood, called “llaüt”, which were abandoned in different places around the island and have been reco-vered and restored by the artist with the support of Louis Vuitton.

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A look AheadFabrizio Plessi‘s upcoming exhibition

• Cleanliness and tidiness are feng shui cornersto-nes – sorry! It is really worth clearing out regularly; you will notice the difference.

• That is true for your computer as well – clean end delete old emails and files from time to time. And a tidy cellar is key for a light-hearted and easygoing feeling in the entire house.

• Only keep things which have a significant and po-sitive value to you.

• Try to adjust your desk if your back is facing a door, this way you are less assailable. If this is not possible try to help with mirrors, so you can see who is entering and leaving the room; it will improve your situation.

• Air your rooms as regularly as possible – fresh air full of oxygen brings fresh “qi“.

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IBERMAIsION Crta. Cádiz Km. 176San Pedro de AlcántaraTel. 952 770 675 [email protected] ibermaison.com KARTEllPostigo de Los Abades, 4 MálagaTel. 952 606 707 [email protected] MAIsON AFRIQUE DU sUDPol. La Campana AntiguaMarbella Tel. 951 279 [email protected] maison-afriquedusud.com

MEssEG DEsIGNPol. Ind. La ErmitaMarbella Tel. 952 857 439

MIKKUUrb. La Cancelo San Pedro AlcántaraTel. 952 853 063 [email protected]

MIsENDEMEURE MarbellaTel. 952 857 396 [email protected] misendemeure.com

MOBIlE & DIsEñOCrta. Cádiz Km. 189.5

MarbellaTel. 952 837 601 / 952 837 604

ORIGINAl INTERIORs Crta. Cádiz Km. 177MarbellaTel. 952 863 230 [email protected]

PEDRO PEñAC.C. Tembo MarbellaTel. 952 824 [email protected] pedropena.com

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PURE HOMEAvda. Pacífico, 32 MálagaTel. 952 357 616 [email protected]

ROCHE BOBOIs Crta. Cádiz 185MarbellaTel. 952 777 858roche-bobois.com

sB INTERIORsMarbella ClubTel. 952 864 545 [email protected] U DEsIGN Pol. Ind. La quintaCtra. de Ronda, km. 168.5San Pedro Alcántara Tel. 952 928 495 [email protected]

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BUlTHAUP Avda. Canovas del Castillo, 10MarbellaTel. 952 857 962 bulthaup.com

COCINAs PlUsBulevard de La Cala La Cala de MijasTel. 952 587 759 [email protected] HACKER C/ Francisco Moreno Lomeña, 16San Pedro AlcántaraTel. 952 799 307 [email protected] RwKC/ Las Violetas Nueva AndalucíaTel. 952 906 [email protected] rwk.es

PROPERTY & REAl ESTATE

FINE & COUNTRy Marbella Club Hotel Tel. 952 865 417 [email protected]

PANORAMAPuente Romano HotelMarbellaTel. 952 863 750 panorama.es

wAsA PROPERTy MarbellaTel. 952 818 000

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