Grooming Retreat by Gartnerfuglen + Mariana de Delásv | Yellowtrace

Grooming Retreat by Gartnerfuglen + Mariana de Delásv | Yellowtrace

Grooming Retreat by Gartnerfuglen + Mariana de Delásv | Yellowtrace

Grooming Retreat by Gartnerfuglen + Mariana de Delásv | Yellowtrace

Grooming Retreat by Gartnerfuglen + Mariana de Delásv | Yellowtrace

Grooming Retreat by Gartnerfuglen + Mariana de Delásv | Yellowtrace

 

Oh my… This little temporary structure makes my heart swell with sweetness and nostalgia. A timber platform rises up from a barley field in Mallorca, giving a young equestrian a space for contemplation and grooming before and after horse riding. Designed as a collaboration between Norwegian studio Gartnerfuglen and Spanish architect Mariana de Delás, the Grooming Retreat was the “dream” request of a woman who had recently moved back to her hometown in the south of the Spanish island. “She asked for a space for grooming, contemplation and delicacy,” explained the architects, who worked with makers from India, Russia and Canada, as well as their home countries to realise the structure.

Surrounded by bushland and wild olive trees, the structure grants a panoramic view of the Mediterranean sea, senses at the horizon the lush island of Cabrera. The space occupies a 3×3m footprint, whereby the timber frame elevates the cocoon to achieve exclusive views, whilst giving a sense of containment and translucent privacy for the user. Layers of white netting are interlaced throughout the frame, achieving varying opacities for each specific use. Focusing on the importance on grooming’s meditative rather than just aesthetic qualities, the space inspires the user to devote time to the reconnection of the mind to the shell. Such a touching and thoughtful little project.

 


[Images courtesy of Gartnerfuglen & Mariana de Delás.]

 



About The Author

Founder & Editor

With a disarming blend of authority and approachability, Dana is a former refugee-turned-global design visionary. Through her multi-faceted work as a creative director, keynote speaker, editor, curator, interior designer and digital publisher, Dana empowers others to appreciate and engage with design in transformative ways, making the sometimes intimidating world of design accessible to everyone, regardless of their familiarity with the subject. Dana's been catapulted to the status of a stalwart global influencer, with recognition from industry heavyweights such as AD Germany, Vogue Living, Elle Décor Italia and Danish RUM Interiør Design, who have named as one of the Top True Global Influencers of the Design World and counted her among the most visionary female creatives on the planet. Her TEDx talk—"Design Can Change the Way You See the World"— will challenge and transform your understanding of design's omnipresent and profound influence. Through her vast experience in interiors, architecture and design, Dana challenges the prevailing rapid image culture, highlighting the importance of originality, sustainability, connecting with your values and learning to "see" design beyond the aesthetic.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.