Building your dreams

Whether building your home or luxury villa from the ground up, transforming an existing property or adding extensions like a pool or landscaped garden, Ibiza construction company Balafia de Baix are brimming with expertise in all areas.

The business was ‘officially’ launched in 2001, however for owner Jaume Guasch, building was in his blood. Born and bred in Ibiza, construction was the family business, and after gaining valuable on-the-job experience with his father, Balafia de Baix was born.

Reforming classic fincas is their specialty, fusing modern elements - like terraces, sleek kitchens, spa-like bathrooms, glamorous pools, pagodas and garages - with traditional features. There is no finer example than Agroturismo Atzaró, originally an ancient eight-bedroom finca belonging to Jaume’s grandparents, and now a testament to the skills, knowledge and creative flair of Balafia de Baix.

Environmental conservation is essential with each new development and Jaume says ‘intelligent’ housing - where you log in via laptop to control your lights, heating, air conditioning, irrigation, security systems and more – is the next big thing.

Acting as a middleman between his clients and suppliers (such as architects, landscapers and decorators), Jaume’s valuable local knowledge ensures the process of obtaining permits and licenses is smooth sailing all the way.

The moral to the story? If they build it, you will come!

Updated on April 7, 2011