At the edge of Spain’s Balearic Sea sits a villa that is a testament to artisanal craftsmanship.
Can Brut by Paris and Amsterdam-based
Most who descend on the island of Ibiza are looking for an escape from reality and for the family of Can Brut, their story is no different; the villa is their secluded sanctuary by the sea. As one of the smallest beaches on the island, the area remains largely unfrequented by travellers, rendering it a private cove for locals. The seabed is inlaid with smooth stone, making swimming and snorkelling an all-year round affair. The pool area draws inspiration from its sequestered locale; the ocean materialises in Verde Lapponia tiles, while the beach materialises in sandstone and Travertino Romano. The garden has all the hallmarks of Balearic island life, with lush romantic flowers and winding sandstone corridors. “We tried to capture the Balearic feel in the material palette,” Framework Studio senior architect and interior designer Alexandra Ramos says, striving for “comfortability and simplicity.”
Entering Can Brut, light floods the hallway creating an easy passage into the kitchen and living area. Curved ceilings reference traditional building methods and attribute an open, airy feel to the villa. Hidden skylights create depth, while internal elevations create contrast. An ongoing engagement with the outdoors is achieved through a direct line between indoor and outdoor spaces. Standing in the kitchen or living area, views of the pool and outdoor dining area are framed from all angles. “The view gives you this magical feeling of being completely secluded; of being off the beaten track,” Alexandra says. An ocean backdrop and century-old Sabina trees certainly affirm this.
With a focus on craftsmanship, Framework Studio have paired custom woodwork with minimalist sculptural pieces – a
Can Brut by Framework Studio bears witness to the synergy between craftsmanship and context, attesting to the importance of being present in the world around us.
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