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A Slice of Paradise

“Ibiza inspires a sense of calm. It’s a place where visitors can focus on the important things in life,” says London-based architect Thomas Griem. Postcard-worthy beaches and world-famous nightclubs aside, the Spanish isle is also a tranquil oasis that entices flocks of world-weary holidaymakers to unwind and seek refuge from the hectic bustle of the city.

This sense of serenity was what Griem and his architectural and interior design practice TG Studio intended to capture when designing Can Bikini, a country estate nestled on the north of the island. The clients, who are property developers in the UK, intended to use the villa for

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