Take A Rare Glimpse Into This Ultramodern Balearic Villa
Belgian architect Bruno Erpicum believes that architecture should disappear into its surroundings, a philosophy that allows the landscape to dominate with simple yet striking designs. His works can be found throughout the world, including several on the Spanish island of Ibiza in the Mediterranean Sea. One of his most recent creations is now for sale.
A dirt driveway leads through the natural landscape to the front of the home. The concrete villa is located in Ibiza, one of several islands in an archipelago off the eastern coast of Spain.
Built in 2017, the concrete-faced villa stretches out to fill an opening in the grassy plain above town, with views overlooking a valley of pine trees and the port of Ibiza. Stacked stone walls line the base of the home, recalling traditional elements of an Ibizan country estate and creating a plinth on which the home appears to rest. Erpicum intended for the design to disturb the native landscape as little as possible.
Erpicum is known for using architectural elements to obscure the entry and orient the home toward the landscape rather than a single view. Visitors approach the home along a walkway that cuts through plantings and evokes a connection to the home's location along a prairie.
A large concrete wall runs across the rear of the interior and continues outside as well, creating a harmonious element from which the rest of the home appears to be built around. Offering around 6,500 square feet of total living area, spacious, open rooms flow together with seamless finishes of concrete, wood, and steel. Floor-to-ceiling glass also encloses three sides of the home, providing views out to the surrounding forests and gardens. Scroll ahead to see more of this unique property, which just recently went up for sale.
The main entry opens up to an expansive living room, while a long hallway continues behind the kitchen and leads back outside. A skylight appears to divide the home in half, creating an interplay of light, space, and form.
Floor-to-ceiling glass runs along the entire front facade, providing expansive views of lush forests and the Mediterranean Sea in the distance. Polished concrete and natural wood dominate the minimalist aesthetic.
Another view of the living room, which is separated from the home office by a narrow light well and conservatory like space. Trees and other plantings provide a natural division between the two rooms.
The kitchen and dining area seamlessly flow from the living room. Designed for entertaining, the space offers a 20-person dining table, three Gaggenau ovens, and a massive central island.
Opposite the dining room is an outdoor seating area overlooking the lap pool and gardens.
The 65-foot-long pool extends from the home and stretches along the property. A separate pool house includes another 20-foot dining table and barbecue area.
Breaking up the concrete form is a pergola-like resting area. Wood-clad walls on either side read as columns supporting an architrave.
One of five bedrooms in the mains residence, the master bedroom features custom-designed furniture and a wrap-around glass walls. The numerous bedrooms make the property attractive for use as a vacation rental.
A look at the master bathroom, which seamlessly integrates with the bedroom. A custom wood vanity and tub unit complement the minimalist, spa-like atmosphere.
The property also includes a detached guesthouse located near the main entrance. The annex functions as a separate two-bedroom apartment, offering its own kitchen and living area.
The home also includes a large, walk-out basement that directly connects to the landscape. Gardens are spread out along the 14-acre property, including orchards of lemon, orange, pear, apple, olive, fig, prune, quince, and pomegranate trees.
The Ibiza villa is listed by Barbara Caprara of Ibiza Sotheby's International Realty. Price is available upon request.
Project Credits:
Architect: Atelier d’Architecture Bruno Erpicum & Partners / @brunoerpicum
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