A high heritage value intervention in Mallorca
The restoration of the Son Macià Negre estate, located in the municipality of Marratxí, represents a significant undertaking in the field of traditional Mallorcan architectural restoration. This historic estate, dating back to 1565, comprises a complex of buildings with both agricultural and stately character, most notably the main house, a defensive tower, and various outbuildings.
This type of intervention requires a highly specialized technical approach, capable of balancing the preservation of historical value with the incorporation of current construction solutions that guarantee durability, efficiency and structural safety.
Recovery of traditional Mallorcan architecture
The project focuses on the comprehensive rehabilitation of the building’s envelope —facades and roofs— as well as the structural recovery of the property, respecting the original construction systems.
The main performances include:
- Replacement of pitched roof using a wooden beam structure
- Execution using a traditional Arabic tile system
- Restoration of interior floors with wooden beams and Mallorcan ceramic vaulting
- Restoration of facades using traditional lime plasters
- Renovation of wooden carpentry and locksmithing elements
These construction solutions allow the preservation of the essence of Mallorcan vernacular architecture, characterized by the use of local materials such as stone and marés, as well as by the sobriety and functionality of its volumes.
A possession of large scale and territorial value
Son Macià Negre stands out not only for its historical value, but also for its size. The building has a constructed area of over 4,300 m² on a large plot of approximately 477,000 m².
This territorial context reinforces the importance of the intervention, since it is a key piece within the rural landscape of Mallorca, where architecture and the environment form an inseparable whole.
Technique, tradition and constructive precision
The complexity of this project lies in the need to apply heritage restoration criteria without abandoning current standards of construction quality.
Each element has been approached from a rigorous technical perspective:
- Structural consolidation respecting original systems
- Selection of materials compatible with existing ones
- Handcrafted execution in key elements
- Exhaustive control of traditional finishes
The goal is not only to rehabilitate a building, but to guarantee its continuity over time, maintaining its architectural identity and historical value.
Heritage rehabilitation in Mallorca: a commitment to the future
The restoration of Mallorcan estates like Son Macià Negre highlights a model of intervention that combines sustainability, culture and architecture.
This type of project contributes to:
- Preserve the island’s architectural heritage
- Revaluing the rural and landscape environment
- Adapting historic buildings to new uses
- Promote responsible and sustainable construction
An intervention that not only restores a building, but also reinforces the memory and character of the territory.