Hotel Can Quetglas

Renovation and change of use from terraced housing to city hotel

Casa Quetglas was designed in 1908 by architect Francesc Roca Simó. The building is defined by a symmetrical composition organized around a central tower that acts as the main volumetric axis, flanked by two lateral wings of equal importance. One of its most distinctive features is the roof of the central tower, crowned by a large overhang supported by timber beams with tree-like supports of clear Gaudí-inspired design, giving the building a strong and expressive character. The house stands out for its rich volumetry and the clarity of its spatial organization.

The renovation project is conceived with the utmost respect for the original architecture, adapting the house to contemporary living requirements. On the ground floor, the existing entrances from Santa Rita Street are retained, and the living–dining area is organized with direct access to the porch-terrace and the garden with swimming pool. This level also incorporates a wellness area including a gym, Turkish bath, WC, and shower.

The first floor contains the main sleeping area, with bedrooms arranged around a central landing accessed by both staircase and lift. The second floor follows the same layout and includes a terrace, while the third floor, located within the central tower, houses the building’s technical installations. The roof level is conceived as a singular terrace featuring Gaudí-style pilasters that reinforce the iconic character of the building. Constructively, the project relies on traditional local techniques, with walls of marés stone, masonry and mortar, timber floor structures with marés vaults, and a complex roof combining ceramic tiles, marés vaults and flat roof areas.

Location: Palma

Year: 2017

Photography: Lluís Bort

Construction by: Construcciones Cardassar SL / Construcciones Juan Alomar SLU