Jorn Utzon was a Danish Architect who has become well known for designing the Sydney Opera House. After leaving the construction of the Opera House in 1966, the Danish architect made a stop at Mallorca on his way home. Utzon became fascinated with the island and decided to design and build two houses Can Lis and Can Feliz.
Can feliz was built within the mountains far away from the humid sea breezes, with big windows overlooking the green pine grove that leads down to the sea. Can Feliz is a building that expresses Utzon's love for the concept of platforms. Utzon designed three blocks containing living, dining and bedroom spaces set side by side. To the right of the entrance hall are the private areas and courtyards, while to the left sits the formal living and working area, a grand theatre-like space over two levels descending towards the spectacularly framed view.
“It would seem theatrical,” Utzon has said of Can Feliz, “if I said that I have a household altar. But that’s what I have. This place is my altar. This is where, with the deepest respect, I face nature, and with the greatest passion, contemplate the sun and the land in front of me.”
Can Feliz.
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