PALMA SPA & LIDO | MAJORCA | SPAIN
Palma Spa and Lido
Reconnecting the city with its coastline, blending heritage with modernist building for the people.
Set at the corner of Palma's historic city wall, the design answers a pressing urban challenge: the disconnect between the city and its waterfront, separated by a highway. By bringing water within the city walls, the proposed public Lido and spa establishes a profound physical and visual bond with the sea. Embracing the stoic nature of Roman baths, the new structure integrates seamlessly with the ancient wall, transforming it into a canvas that respects its legacy while enriching its purpose.
Client Brief:
The brief was shaped by the unique character of the site and its historical context. Drawing inspiration from the Banys Àrabs, a relic of the city’s Moorish heritage, the design fosters a strong architectural dialogue. By integrating the historic city wall, it creates spaces that bridge the public realm, offering expansive views of the beach and a harmonious visual connection between the sea and the urban landscape. This approach revitalizes the community’s bond with its coastal identity.
Site Location Plan
The site enhances the connection between the city and the water through placement and orientation.
A single, modernist design, elegant yet stoic, pays homage to the enduring Roman and Moorish architectural influences.
The structure respects the height of surrounding buildings, maintaining harmony with the urban fabric while emphasizing the presence of the historic wall.
A deliberate interplay between enclosed and open spaces creates contrasting experiences of immersion and openness with the sea.
