The W Hotel Ibiza embraces and enhances the relaxed pace and cosmopolitan attitude of Santa Eulalia infused with its iconic DNA, resulting in a vibrant escape injected with a bold and playful charm. A beachfront Balearic structure from the 1980s transformed into W Ibiza, a social hub that sets the scene and sparks the imagination, whilst incorporating the bold and playful characteristic of the brand. The overall impression is of a refreshing simplicity expressed by a minimum of means: colour, sun, and shade. The existing structure was meticulously modified to introduce a dramatic ascending section of the entire ground and lower floors that follow from the main entrance esplanade to the outdoor pool and sea; a tour de force of ascending platforms that transcend their functionality to become an enticing place to connect and engage, celebrate life or just be alone together. Outdoors and indoors are blurred by the ascending section of the main floor and the character of materials and finishes used for both. The interior spatial arrangement is set between a concrete floor and steel-wired hand-woven laced ceiling; two dominating features which define an inspiring stage for self-expression. Amongst these two dominating surfaces, Balearic-inspired colors and textures culture prevail and handled with a refined sophistication. Our design approach for W Ibiza is in tune with a sustainable promise of promoting the wellbeing of guests and locals throughout. Starting with the construction phase where we kept the designated building and found the silver lining with the existing conditions rather than tearing it down. Then, developing a design that is inclusive, engaging, intuitive, and open-ended that resonates with the spirit of the island so that locals can recognize it and make it theirs as much as W's followers. And finally, collaborating with local suppliers that brought their indigenous know-how into the design process and inspired us with their love and devotion to their island. The result is an idyllically escape injected with the playful charm of Ibiza and the W brand.