The Best is Close at Hand

Issue
05/2025 Facades
Author
Jakob Schoof
Source
DETAIL
Exterior façade of a two-storey residential building made of sandstone. In the courtyard, a person sits on a chair and enjoys the sun.
© Milena Villalba
The Balearic Islands have gained a reputation for sustainable, high-quality social housing. Architect Carles Oliver Barceló explains how this developed – and the central role of local resources.
Exterior façade of a two-storey residential building made of sandstone. In the courtyard, a person sits on a chair and enjoys the sun.
© Milena Villalba