Architect Rolf Blakstad on a life spent unearthing Ibiza's heritage

The architect Rolf Blakstad was born and raised in Ibiza. His parents, the Canadian émigré Rolph Blakstad and his wife, Mary, arrived on the island in 1956. Rolf heads up the internationally renowned family firm, Blakstad Design Consultants, whose name is synonymous with the sensitive restoration of Ibiza's vernacular architecture.

Rolf Blakstad Photographed by Macs Iotti

Rough Diamonds: a fashion story by Axle Jozeph and Ilaria Norsa

Crystal clear waters and savage rocks. The rugged coast of Ibiza becomes the ultimate island backdrop for sleek silhouettes, shimmering sequins and seductive prints, where raw elegance meets extreme freedom.

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Miranda Makaroff's technicolour island world

Painting, papier-mâché and trips to the beach with friends: Ibiza is a hotbed of creativity for the Spanish artist

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The Way We Are: a love letter to the island we call home

Ibiza’s visual and spiritual identity is a kaleidoscopic collage of history, tradition and culture. L'OFFICIEL IBIZA's Editorial Manager Maya Boyd, who has lived on the island for many years, weaves Ibiza's complex stories into a modern editorial manifesto.

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