# Aulets' Stone and Pallet Vision: Sustainable Architecture in Mallorca The Futur Habitable Pavilion, built with local materials, pioneers circular economy in architecture. - **Source:** [architecture archives | designboom | architecture & design magazine](https://brifing.si/source/1e716da2-18e6-4704-96a6-818e7860b99f) - **Published:** 2026-08-20 - **Topic:** [Design & UX](https://brifing.si/c/design) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/d3dd29d1-17ce-4193-8a34-39e1150bc867 ## Mallorca's future vision Aulets Arquitectes presents a radical design using local materials for Pollença's 2025 Futur Habitable program. Untreated 2-3 ton natural stone blocks are stacked to form massive supports. The most striking feature is the 12-meter-wide roof made from recycled wooden pallets. This design challenges conventional construction methods while aiming for 100% local material usage. ## Raw beauty of stone The pavilion's stone walls intentionally preserve saw marks and rough edges. Forty-five limestone blocks in varying tones create 1.5-meter-thick walls. Using materials in their extracted form reflects the texture of Balearic quarries. This approach aims to reduce construction energy consumption by up to 70%. ## Transformation of industrial pallets One hundred twenty standard wooden pallets, typically used in logistics, gain new function atop 6-meter stone columns. Untreated pallets evoke traditional Mallorcan garden pergolas. This design decision offers an alternative to packaging materials that constitute 30% of construction waste. ## Spatial experience The pavilion's 3-meter-wide openings guide visitors between stone columns. The structure serves as a passageway to the 16th-century Santuari de la Mare de Déu del Puig church. Shaded by century-old olive trees, the design redefines indoor-outdoor relationships. ## Product of three-year research Futur Habitable culminates a three-year design research initiative for Pollença's annual fair. Beginning with 'Repensar dissenys' in 2023 and continuing with 'Tocar fusta' in 2024, the 2025 version advanced with 85% local material usage, becoming a finalist in the 2026 FAD Awards. ## Dry construction technique No binding materials (cement, mortar) were used. Stone blocks stacked at 15-degree angles are stabilized solely by gravity. This technique modernizes the Balearic 'dry stone' wall tradition. The structure's demountable nature sets new standards for temporary architecture. ## Design strengthening local economy Five local quarries, two landscaping firms, and one furniture workshop collaborated on the project. Sourcing materials within a 10km radius minimized carbon footprint. Aulets' approach aligns with Spain's sustainable tourism strategy. ## Inspiring architecture's future The pavilion sets an important example when construction accounts for 38% of global emissions. Aulets' 'accessible future' philosophy offers a tangible response to the EU's 2030 Circular Economy Action Plan. The project provides architects with new vision for material efficiency. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.designboom.com/architecture/aulets-architectes-natural-stone-recycled-pallet-roof-mallorca-futur-habitable-pavilion-pollenca/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._