Nothing but the best

In the north-west of Palma de Mallorca, the Son Vida hills covered in fragrant pine trees offer a sophisticated alternative to Mallorca's infamous party culture: quiet streets, huge plots with sea views and dream properties between golf courses. Anyone looking to buy here should be prepared to spend at least seven figures and should consider hiring someone like Marcel Remus. The young German real estate agent, who you may recognise from his work on various TV programmes, has moved his professional and personal life to Son Vida. While he is overseeing the comprehensive renovation of a nearby 900 m² villa, he has created an interim solution with his "Remus Garden" that makes a mockery of all other temporary living arrangements. The ground floor apartment, which is set within a spacious area featuring numerous green spaces and swimming pools, combines minimalist design with first-class craftsmanship.

The tone is set as soon as you enter the 150 m² apartment. The optical concept features warm, bright colours and natural surfaces. Large Inalco tiles with a natural stone finish are paired with warm-toned wood. A wall covering composed of vertical wooden slats conceals the building technology. A great deal of importance is placed on craftsmanship, as is made clear within seconds of entering the apartment by the flush-mounted doors and skirting boards recessed into the wall. Focusing on just a few materials allows this craftsmanship to shine. The natural-look tiles aren’t just used throughout the living area; the sinks and kitchen worktops are also made from the same material. Even the slatted walls of the entrance area are repeated elsewhere in the apartment, acting as a TV surround or as a harmonious background for the wall lights from the Munich-based design brand Occhio.

The Remus Garden's distinctive, minimalist approach to materials is also reflected in its promise to provide the highest level of living comfort in the most understated and discreet way possible. Although the building is equipped with powerful air conditioning, it is barely visible from an architectural point of view: only precise, elegant vents above the doors remain.

The building technology also works continuously in the background. A Gira KNX system, controlled via the Gira X1 server, intelligently connects lighting, ventilation and security functions. Only the operating elements, such as the Gira pushbutton sensor 4.55 or the Gira G1 intuitive multi-touch display, feature in the design. Switches and socket outlets from the Gira E2 design line in black matt complete the concept. With their understated, matt finish, they form a distinct, intentional design element that blends seamlessly into the overall architectural composition.