Eleven

Changing the Way We Live with a Play on Volumes & Levels

Fachada principal del edificio

Spaces that Emerge from the Terrain, Redefining the Dialogue Between Architecture and Landscape

In one of the most beautiful areas of Mallorca, Cas Catalá, GRAS Reynés Arquitectos has completed the project for a four-storey building with seven multi-family dwellings. The design is in perfect harmony with the land, which has a slope and a north-south orientation, ensuring an abundance of natural light. The architectural design is not imposed upon the land, but rather grows organically from it, achieving a subtle balance between the built form and the natural setting.

Program

Residential

Location

Cas Català, Mallorca, ES

Size

2.500m²

Dwellings

7

Client

Domus Vivendi Group

Year

2023

Budget

2.500.000,00 €

Architecture

GRAS Reynés Arquitectos

Team

Guillermo Reynés, Marco García, Ainhoa Tapia

Engineering

Ingenio Ingeniería

Technical Engineering

Jaume Rosselló Alomar

Construction

OBRAS Y CONSTRUCCIONES PEDRO SILES, S.L.

Photography

Tomeu Canyellas Moragues

Vista lateral del edificio

Architecture Unfolded in Platforms, Embracing the Contours of the Land

Set on a trapezoidal plot with a pronounced incline, the project articulates a tiered structure organized across multiple platforms. The design draws inspiration from the site’s existing built footprint—previously adapted to the slope—allowing for a seamless integration with the terrain. This approach ensures a uniform influx of daylight across the development, thereby establishing a continuous visual and spatial connection with the surrounding landscape.

Functional Layout Rooted in Spatial Efficiency

The building is vertically organized across four levels: two residences on the ground floor, two on the first, two on the second, and a penthouse crowning the top floor with direct access to a private rooftop terrace. The ground-level units open onto private terraces that extend from the interiors and connect to individual back patios, enhancing the sense of openness and domestic retreat.

On the first and second floors, the façade acquires a dynamic presence through articulated volumes and generous terraces facing east and south. Orientations carefully selected to harness daylight and align with the site’s natural inclination. Each of these floors accommodates two additional units, defined by open spatial sequences and an elevated relationship to the exterior.

The penthouse distinguishes itself through a fluid spatial arrangement and a heightened sense of flexibility, amplifying the potential for interior-exterior interplay. Its direct access to the rooftop terrace provides an immersive connection with the sky and landscape, offering panoramic views and a privileged sense of seclusion.

Interiores del pent-house

Privacy & Greenery as Foundations of Community Living

Vegetation is strategically preserved and introduced along the perimeter of the property, acting as a natural visual filter that provides privacy without isolating the homes from their surroundings. The project’s common areas, featuring landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, and private terraces, are designed to foster interaction while maintaining moments of individual retreat. Accessibility is a priority, with a dedicated access route from the basement level tailored to accommodate people with reduced mobility.

Interior de una de las viviendas
interior de una de las viviendas
Fachada principal
Fachada lateral y piscina
Vista lateral del conjunto y piscina