A Balearic Escape: Immersion by Design

In the sun-drenched Balearic Islands, where the horizon dissolves into endless shades of turquoise, an intimate private members’ club reimagines the boundary between interior and exterior. Conceived by Natalia Miyar of Natalia Miyar Atelier, the project unfolds as a sensorial retreat—one that captures the essence of island life not through views, but through atmosphere, texture, and materiality.

At its core, the design is rooted in a deceptively simple idea: how to evoke the feeling of being surrounded by the sea while enclosed within walls. The answer lies in immersion. A rich blue microcement envelops both floors and walls, saturating the space in a hue that feels almost aqueous. The effect is immediate and transportive—guests step inside and are, in a sense, submerged.

Balancing this cool intensity, the ceiling introduces warmth through a composition of rustic oak and reed beams. This interplay between sleek and organic materials creates a rhythm reminiscent of the shoreline itself—where polished stones meet coarse sand, and sunlight softens every surface it touches.

Texture, in fact, becomes the narrative thread that runs throughout the club. Inspired by the granular beauty of a handful of sand—its fragments of shell, glass, and mineral—the interiors embrace small-scale patterns across fabrics and finishes. Banquettes, dining chairs, and soft furnishings reveal intricate detailing that rewards close attention, echoing the layered complexity of the Balearic coast.

The bar, a focal point of the space, is clad in cork and timber—materials chosen as much for their tactile qualities as for their cultural resonance. Cork, deeply rooted in Mediterranean craft traditions, lends both warmth and authenticity. Above, alabaster pendant lights cast a gentle glow, diffusing light in a way that softens the room and enhances its intimate, almost dreamlike quality.

Throughout, the design resists gloss or overt polish. Instead, it embraces a relaxed, beach-like sensibility—an intentional informality that invites guests to linger. Botanical prints depicting local and medicinal plants line the walls, offering a subtle homage to Ibiza’s holistic spirit and reinforcing the connection between the space and its environment.

The club unfolds in layers: a dining room dressed with textiles and local ceramics, a lounge anchored by deep armchairs and sculptural ottomans, and cosy VIP banquettes that pulse with energy near the DJ booth. Each zone maintains its own mood while contributing to a cohesive whole—an ecosystem of experiences within a single, unified vision.

For Natalia Miyar, whose work spans cities from London to Miami, this project exemplifies her architectural philosophy: that interiors should exist in dialogue with their surroundings. Influenced by the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright, she approaches each space as a living entity—one shaped by landscape, culture, and the stories of its inhabitants.

Since founding her studio in 2016, Miyar has steadily built an international reputation, notably with the transformation of The Twenty Two in London’s Mayfair. Yet even as her portfolio expands, her approach remains deeply personal. She treats interiors not as static compositions, but as emotional landscapes—places where colour, material, and light converge to create atmosphere.

The Balearic members’ club is a testament to this vision. It is not simply a space to dine or socialise, but an immersive environment—one that captures the spirit of the island in every surface and detail. Here, design becomes experience, and the boundary between indoors and out quietly dissolves.