Es Martell building will be integrated into Port of Ibiza public square
Eivissa
14/12/2015
Balearic Islands’ Port Authority (APB) and Vila town hall have agreed the refurbishment of Ibiza Port pier thus integrating it into a public square. Mr. Joan Gual de Torrella, president of APB and Mr. Rafael Ruiz, Vila Mayor, have launched the project to the municipality Board of Spokespersons’ with the intention to start integration works as soon as they get consistory’s general agreement. Es Martell refurbishment has been designed by Ibizan architects Calvo y Quesada. As per the architectural project, building will be totally integrated into the square. It is four metres high and a stair with a harrow shape for pedestrians to reach la Marina neighbourhood and Dalt Vila is contained. “It’s like a square at two heights”, Gual said. Vila’s consistory has taken on a commitment to avoid intending it for commercial use. “This build is a square and we gain a new space for the city”, said Ruiz, who has thanked work ambience and the spirit of constructive dialogue of APB President, Mr. Joan Gual de Torrella. “It is not a risk we would like to afford, and the old build could remain in bad conditions”, has add Ruiz. “We think there’s not a major opposition on the part of traders and neighbours and this place could be great for the town hall to enliven port area”. To carry out Es Martell refurbishment, the building of the old maritime station –not currently in use- will be demolished. It will be the start of a second phase of the coastline refurbishment, thus integrating both port and the city
