“Es Pou de Can Marianet Barber” sounds like a secret whispered on the wind doesn’t it? It is a historical place name in Formentera’s heart. We’re standing before a place where history and modern design intertwine. This is Antic pou.
Imagine a rural plot. It is shaped by centenarian dry stone walls and organized crops. The architects subtly placed Es Pou house here. It is in the western area of the plot. This location runs parallel to a kilometer-long trace. It faces south. Vegetation protects it from the setting sun. The fertile area remains free. It allows agriculture to continue.
The house design divides into three volumes. These volumes organize the space. They align with the landscape’s scale. The first volume is a porch. It offers sun protection. The second holds the public spaces. The third contains two bedrooms. Strips separate these volumes. These strips allow ventilation and light. They also provide services and connections.
Notice the cistern in front of the house. It ensures self-sufficiency for water. It even provides a solarium for colder months. From inside Es Pou, deep views open. You can see wheat and oat fields. Earthy tones mix with almond and fig trees. Light and color from outside flow inside. Ceramics and wood create a timeless combination.
Feel the warmth. It extends to the ceilings and floors. Mallorcan-style ceramic vaults and terracotta tiles achieve this. Tiles also cover facades and roofs. They form the master bedroom headboard. Even the pebble gravel incorporates ceramic pieces. The freshness of vegetation inspires the humid areas. Green vitrified ceramic tiles cover some walls. Light filters through ceramic lattices. This creates evolving light and shadow patterns.
Look closely at the electrical mechanisms. White vitrified porcelain integrates them. They blend into the master bedroom headboard. The designers made lights by hand. They used formwork from their studio. This ensures the lights match the coatings.
Most furniture integrates into the architecture. The 1934 Torres Clavé armchair is an icon. Traditional Formentera chairs pay tribute to Mediterranean craftsmanship. The D12 collection table and coffee tables add a modern touch. Marià Castelló and Lorena Ruzafa designed them.
The artistic project “Architecture Fragment” influenced Es Pou. It is a parallel development. The headboard lighting reflects details. These are reinterpretations of the original “Can Marianet Barber” house.
Es Pou exemplifies material harmony. It integrates with its surroundings. The design reflects Formentera’s landscape. The house stands as a testament to thoughtful design. It respects history. It embraces modernity. Es Pou captures the island’s spirit.