Spanish studios Beades Architects and Cuarto Inside have revived a Seventies lodge property overlooking a bay in Ibiza, utilizing native supplies and mid-century furnishings to remodel its interiors.
The Mondrian Ibiza is perched on a steep hillside above the seaside and turquoise waters of Cala Llonga, on the Balearic Island’s east coast.
“The constructing was initially constructed as the primary purpose-built lodge within the area in response to the rising variety of bohemian vacationers on the island,” mentioned the lodge crew.
“Regardless of the launch of tremendous golf equipment in lots of central hotspots, Cala Llonga, with its lush greenery, remained an oasis of snail-paced residing and true island life.”
First in-built 1972, the whitewashed construction steps again because it rises, creating expansive balconies for the entrance south-facing rooms.
The Mondrian group collaborated with Beades Architects and Cuarto Inside to reimagine the 154-room resort, which has an uncommon structure that operators Ennismore needed to rethink.
“Reverse to most visitor journeys which are about getting you as much as the roof, for this property you arrive on the upper degree and regularly make your manner down by the areas to finish up 4 flooring decrease on the seaside,” Ennismore’s international VP of design Mark Eacott instructed Dezeen.
Arrival on the lodge brings visitors right into a whitewashed reception space on the fourth flooring that is “impressed by the realm’s pure caves”.
A gallery of up to date artwork items and ceramics gently slopes right down to a distinct segment enveloped in indigo blue, which types the check-in space.
A wide range of mid-century-style furnishings items types lounge areas, whereas an enormous patterned rug results in the primary Solar & Moon bar framed by 4 chunky rounded columns.
Approachable from all sides, the bar counter entrance is carved with reliefs and inset with round lights designed to emulate the silver bracelets offered on the island’s markets.
Visitor rooms on the higher ranges are organized both facet of a protracted hall, and oriented at an angle in order that their sliding home windows face the most effective views and balconies do not overlook the neighbours.
Within the visitor rooms, the decor continues the Mondrian’s impartial scheme whereas incorporating accents like woven leather-based headboards and textured linen curtains.
Slatted wooden cupboards are designed to evoke the fisherman’s parched docks discovered on the coves and seashores throughout the island.
Mondrian Ibiza is linked to a sister property, Hyde Ibiza, and shares a number of frequent amenities throughout the decrease terraces.
These embrace a swimming pool, bar and lounge space, whereas one other pool is reserved for Mondrian visitors – each surrounded by cabana beds.
Between the 2 lodges, visitors have entry to seven eating places and bars, together with Mexican eatery Cuyo on the Hyde’s higher terrace, and a Japanese eating expertise referred to as Nico on the Mondrian’s third flooring.
For informal fare throughout the day, the poolside Bungalow bar and grill presents bites and cocktails in a tropical-themed area that spills open air.
Artwork positioned all through the lodge is curated by London-based collective Gone Rogue, and consists of resin sculptures by Corine van Voorbergen within the foyer.
“The lodge bears all of the aesthetic hallmarks of a Mondrian, but there’s a softness, and a component of motion conveyed by structural curves, natural shapes and sculptural fluidity that speaks to the island,” Eacott mentioned.
Ibiza presents a wealth of choices for vacationers in search of a soothing getaway, in addition to these arriving to benefit from the famed nightlife.
In Ibiza city, the Montesol Experimental and The Normal lodges cater to a youthful crowd, whereas countryside retreats like Aguamadera and Campo Atelier present visitors with a slower tempo.
