Spanish design studio Peris+Toral Arquitectes creates the social housing block dubbed Living in Lime referencing traditional architectural themes of Mallorca. It is located in Son Servera and the design is defined by walls of limestone and sandstone as a nod to the city.
Living in Lime is comprised of 42 housing units by the studio -- all of these are made to have a minimal visual, splitting down to two low-lying blocks that are lined by roads on opposite sides. José Toral, founding partner of the studio spoke to Dezeen about the challenges of the project. He notes, "One of the major challenges was to minimize the scale of the intervention. This was addressed by dividing the building into two sections that conform to the site's topography, creating elevated streets akin to those in the village.
Traditional Sandstone Housing Blocks
Peris+Toral Arquitectes Designs Living in Lime
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Housing - The use of natural materials like limestone and sandstone highlights a shift towards sustainable, eco-friendly building practices in urban development.
2. Minimalist Architecture - The design's minimal visual approach and low-lying structure reflect a growing trend in minimalist architecture that seeks to integrate with the natural landscape.
3. Community-centric Urban Design - The layout, which divides the housing into smaller sections and creates elevated streets, embodies a community-centric approach to urban design that enhances social interaction.
Industry Implications
1. Green Building Materials - The incorporation of traditional materials such as limestone and sandstone highlights opportunities in the green building materials industry.
2. Residential Construction - Innovative designs like Living in Lime are transforming the residential construction industry by emphasizing sustainability and community.
3. Urban Planning - The project’s cohesive integration with the village's topography showcases new possibilities in urban planning and design.