December 3, 2024
Architect and designer Marina Senabre has settled into a charming stone house in the small village of Deià, in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana in Majorca. A simple and relaxing interior that she wanted in her image, between Japanese or Scandinavian influences, and Mediterranean heritage.
As a true lover of the Balearic Islands, the architect and designer Marina Senabre has created two refuges, one on the island of Menorca, the other in Majorca. Nestled in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, in the heart of the village of Deià, the latter is located in a small stone house built at the end of the 19th century. A traditional building, to which the creative wanted to restore character and charm of yesteryear. “The objective was to find a balance between two languages: the construction and aesthetics characteristic of the Balearic Islands, and contemporary architecture. The real challenge was to preserve the personality of the space and enhance the Mediterranean identity with a modern approach. she explains.
Although the architect barely touched the structure of the house, she still infused it with her own style. Clever mix between Scandinavian minimalism, Japanese culture and its aesthetic of light, and its own solar Mediterranean heritage. In search of harmony and sobriety, Marina Senabre favored raw materials such as oak wood, light tones and natural textiles. A sensitive and balanced dialogue inspired in particular by the architectural work of great names such as Sanaa, Alvar Aalto, Peter Zumthor and Aires Mateus, but also by the avant-garde of the early 20th century and Modernism.
In terms of decoration, Marina Senabre has featured design pieces such as the Hay sofa and lighting by Noguchi, alongside more sentimental furniture and objects. Like the Thonet rocking chair or a cushion illustrated by Toulouse-Lautrec, both of which belonged to his mother. A friendly and soothing ensemble which finds its climax in the very pretty terrace where the architect likes to retire, contemplating the impressive horizon and the mountains changing with the seasons.
