Design, at its best, is quiet, intentional, and enduring. It’s this philosophy that drew us to Adrián, a local craftsman whose work now sits at the centre of our Premium Mallorca homes. With more than 20 years of experience in woodwork and restoration, Adrián has developed a rare sensitivity to both material and form. We sat down with him in his workshop to explore the nuances of his craft, from the distinct personalities of different woods to the quiet impact of well-made furniture. At August, we believe that authenticity is felt in the details: the story behind every object, and the local makers who bring spaces to life. Adrián’s pieces reflect these values, anchoring our homes with a quiet richness. As we open more homes across Mallorca, collaborations like this remain central to how we design; with care, character, and craft.
In the Hands of Adrián
In the quiet village of Consell, inside a sunlit studio marked by sawdust and intention, Adrián works with quiet precision. As opposed to showroom gloss, here there is just the steady presence of tools, textures, and time. His pieces don’t demand attention, they invite it, unfolding their character slowly, with time. What emerges from his hands feels less like furniture and more like something remembered, grounded in place, and similar to the August philosophy, shaped by the land, and alive to the stories it still carries.
“I was living in a lot of different cities before,” he says, “but Mallorca… it’s the best place in Spain.” It’s not just the beaches or the 300 days of sun. It’s the richness of cultures, the variety of thinking, the way art feels present in the streets. “When I walk through the centre of Palma, I get a lot of inspiration. You can feel the energy. The art. The life.”
Adrián is the founder of Studio de Rogatis, a workshop devoted to rustic, furniture made from antique wood, old chestnut, walnut, pine, salvaged from the north of Spain. He speaks about materials with reverence, describing their age not as a limitation, but as a kind of wisdom.
“Eighty percent of the wood we use is antique,” he says. “This wood has soul, has character. You can’t make the same furniture with new wood, it has no patina, no story.”
The Art of Imperfection
At the core of his work is a deeply held belief in wabi-sabi, a Japanese aesthetic rooted in imperfection, asymmetry, and the quiet dignity of things shaped by time.
“The most important thing is to keep the character of the wood,” he says. “Even when we adjust to the client, I try to keep my style. When I can, I always use beauty in the imperfection.”
That philosophy is tangible in the surfaces of Adrián’s tables, the soft dips where a lock once lived, the way a knot of resin catches light differently. Every table is a meditation in form and feeling, designed to be touched, used, lived with. Some take two weeks to complete; others, including the studio’s signature 4 to 5 metre dining tables, can take more than a month, with two or three carpenters shaping, joining, and finishing by hand.
“Every piece is different. Every process is different,” he says. “Some tables need patience. They need time.”
With such deep reverence for Mallorca and a shared commitment to craft and detail, the collaboration with August felt inevitable.
