Overview
KOSMOS undertook a transformation project on a family home located in Banyalbufar, Mallorca. The architectural intervention focused on repurposing existing materials, assigning them new functions within the renovated structure. This approach was specifically applied to a townhouse situated on steep slopes, where the inherent challenges of construction in a remote village environment were incorporated as integral elements of the architectural design itself.
Approach
The core methodology employed by KOSMOS involved identifying and re-contextualizing materials already present or typical of the site. The strategy was to assign 'new roles' to these 'old materials'. This approach addressed the practical difficulties associated with building in a remote, steeply sloped village like Banyalbufar by converting these logistical constraints into defining features of the architecture.
Why This Matters
The project illustrates a design methodology that integrates site-specific challenges and existing material resources directly into the architectural solution. By repurposing materials and acknowledging the difficulties of remote construction, the design approach contributed to the character of the transformed townhouse in Banyalbufar.