In its home town, Paloma Bau studio took on the renovation and restoration of Casa Ona. Located in a 1920s building in the popular fishing district of El Cabanyal, the property honours its Mediterranean essence, with textures and finishes reminiscent of the Spanish beaches.

At the request of the owner, a young surfer with a passion for the ocean, Paloma Bau and the rest of the team approached this project with respect for the history and significance of the building. The careful work of the architectural studio allowed the space, originally dark and strongly divided, to be transformed into a functional and modern house without ever losing its nature.

Inspired by the colours of the Mediterranean, the uniform floor in sandy tones brings together every corner of the house, evoking the long, beautiful beaches of Cádiz. Centred around a large island of textured tiles and turquoise green silestone, the kitchen in neutral tones and oak wood embraces the living room, harmoniously linking the two spaces.

Next to the kitchen, the architectural studio designed a panel of lacquered wooden slats that cleverly conceals a storage room and a small bathroom, inspired by Cala Rotja in Menorca.

In the rest area, comprising an office and a suite with a built-in walk-in wardrobe, Paloma's team kept the red brick walls, adding a special touch to the space.

The essence of the Mediterranean is reflected throughout the project's colour palette. The brown and grey tones, together with the bright blue of the en suite bathroom, are reminiscent of the Costa Brava and the high seas. The pieces of furniture selected for the space honour the proximity to the ocean by making use of materials such as rope, microcement, linen and cotton.