La Gaia - Ibiza Gran Hotel

Ibiza, 2025

RESTAURANTS

Creative direction: Sandra Tarruella
Responsible: Núria Martínez
Collaborators: Laura Porta, Alex Vila
Area: 408 m2
Customer: Ibiza Gran Hotel
Photographer: Salva López

Ibiza is one of the most iconic islands in the Balearic archipelago, renowned not only for its beaches and nightlife, but also for its architectural heritage, which offers a unique balance between tradition and modernity. Here, the pure white lines of vernacular architecture coexist with historic structures, telling a story of aesthetic adaptation to the environment, where traditional design has been shaped by the light, climate and geography of the Mediterranean.

In this setting we find the Ibiza Gran Hotel, a 5-star Grand Luxe hotel where, true to their ideal of excellence, they seek a deep connection with the environment, a passion for authentic moments and maximum attention to the needs of their guests. They want to be a unique haven of serene Mediterranean luxury, offering excellent and exclusive service with a unique and timeless Mediterranean touch. After working with them on the renovation of the Gran Suite Dalt Vila and the Open Spa, they have commissioned us for the renovation of La Gaia restaurant in Ibiza for this season. In line with previous projects, the owners and management of this five-star Grand Luxe hotel always want to take care of every detail with the utmost care, an attitude that is reflected in the final result of the project.

From our studio, we have approached this new phase of the project by searching for the roots of the island, with a mixture of various elements to achieve the right balance of traditional architecture, but with a cosmopolitan touch to fit in with a building with a clear urban aesthetic. In addition, we wanted to refine the different layers that have been added over the years to maintain and rescue some elements, materials and surfaces with a strong presence, allowing us to maintain the essence of the hotel, but combining it with the new image we were looking for. In a city hotel with Dalt Vila as its backdrop, it was important for us to blend in with the colours, tones and materials of this environment.

The restaurant La Gaia by Óscar Molina offers high-end cuisine and has been awarded one Michelin star and two Repsol Suns. Its creative and modern cuisine is inspired by Ibizan tradition, using local Mediterranean products with a sophisticated and honest personal touch.

Given that we work for one of Spain’s finest chefs, our task at La Gaia was to create a restaurant tailored to his culinary vision, in other words, to translate what he wanted to offer his customers into physical form. We were also inspired by traditional Ibizan architecture, which is so simple, elegant and bright, with its thick walls, vaulted porches and semicircular arches that are so common in the island’s buildings. We used natural materials from the surrounding area and white walls to reflect the sunlight, conveying a sense of purity and calm.

 

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