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Ibiza Vacation Home Suggests the Traditions of the Rural Finca

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A low slung six-bedroom vacation house on the island of Ibiza is set on a rural hillside facing the settlements of San Lorenzo and Balafia.

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The holiday house by de Blacam and Meaguer architects looks back to its rural roots.

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Although a boldly modern composition of stark white shapes against the Ibizan skies, the concept is traditional.

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The architecture harkens back to the traditional Spanish fincas, which are sometimes centuries-old cottages on rural land, that are now used as a vacation escape from modern life.

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Fincas are often surrounded by dry stone walls that terrace the surrounding landscape.

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The best idea in this house is this gorgeously conceived outdoor shower contained by white walls cupping the sun’s warmth.

The white box makes it clear that the “roof” is just blue sky.

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Part of the peacefulness of the house comes from a design that adheres closely throughout to a persistent rhythm based on a 3.8m grid.

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The plan makes it clear just how little of the contained space comprises built spaces.

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Most of the outdoor spaces are merely signified by pillars.

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Outdoor living s possible in the benign and balmy climate of Ibiza.

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One roomy public space accomodates an extended family.

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Reddish Iroko wood for doors and window frames balances the sun-drenched white stucco traditional to the region.

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