
BUNYOLA
The garden designed in Bunyola is structured around a strong articulation of the site’s level changes




Structured around a strong articulation of the site’s level changes, achieved through natural stone staircases and retaining walls that define pathways and seating areas. The wide, simply traced steps create a main circulation axis that connects the entrance level with the upper terraces, while the lateral plinths and raised beds serve a dual purpose: containing the soil and accommodating plantings that soften the transition between planes. This constructive system brings order and hierarchy to the space while lending a Mediterranean character through noble materials and mineral textures.
In the elevated planters and beds flanking the stairs, species adapted to Mallorca’s dry climate have been combined, prioritizing low water consumption and long-lasting visual impact. Among them stand out the spherical shrubs of Pittosporum tobira nana, which provide perennial structure; ornamental grasses such as Stipa tenuissima and Festuca glauca, which introduce movement and seasonal variation; and flowering groundcovers like Aptenia cordifolia, which gradually colonize the gravel surfaces with a fresh, natural look. The result is a balanced plant palette capable of enhancing the architecture of the house and adding chromatic dynamism to the garden throughout the year.
The proposal is completed with a warm lighting system of low bollard fixtures that highlights the volume of the walls and the relief of the stairs at night, along with a drip irrigation network divided into sectors to optimize water use.
This garden not only provides a functional solution to the site’s topography but also creates an immersive landscape experience, where materials, textures and vegetation interact in a coherent and sustainable way.
