ES Refugi Book

Some brands are built around a product. Others, around a service.

ES REFUGI is built around an idea.

This book brings together the philosophy, principles and way of understanding work, people and spaces that shape that idea.

It is not simply intended to explain who we are. It is intended to explain what we believe in.

Because brands change. Spaces evolve. Services transform.

But the ideas that give them meaning remain.

Every page of this book is part of the same conversation.

A conversation about the importance of our surroundings, the value of relationships and the belief that places can inspire a different way of working and growing.

Welcome to ES REFUGI.

There are moments that change the course of a project.

A conversation. An idea. An unexpected collaboration. Someone who comes along at just the right moment.

We often think that growth depends solely on hard work, talent or a good strategy.

We believe it also depends on our surroundings. The place where we work. The people we share the journey with and the opportunities we are able to create together.

We believe in spaces that make things happen.

A space can offer a desk, a chair and an internet connection. But it can also inspire new ideas. Encourage conversations. Create collaborations. And become the starting point for remarkable projects.

The difference is never just about the space itself. It's about everything that happens within it.

This is how ES REFUGI came to life.

A Business Hub designed for professionals, businesses and entrepreneurs looking for much more than a place to work.

An environment where connecting, collaborating and growing happen naturally.

Where design enhances wellbeing.

Community creates opportunities.

And every experience is designed to bring value.

Because we believe that working can also mean enjoying the journey.

And that the best results come when people find the right environment to fulfil their potential.

Our Commitment

We want every visit to leave a positive impression. Every conversation to have meaning. And every person to find a reason to return.

It might be a new idea. A collaboration. A contact. A moment of inspiration. Or simply the peace of mind that comes from working in an environment where everything is designed to help you focus on what matters.

We've created a refuge for you, where every experience brings value and everyone feels their time has been well spent.

The Story of an Idea

All great ideas have something in common: they begin by recognising a need and seeking a different way to meet it.

ES REFUGI grew from a simple idea: to create a place that brings value to its surroundings and to the people who are part of it.

An elegant space. Social. Entrepreneurial. Open to those who want to grow professionally without compromising on wellbeing, relationships or a healthy work-life balance.

We imagined a building where everything was connected: working. Learning. Sharing. Exercising. Celebrating. Resting. Meeting new people. And discovering new opportunities.

Without rushing. Without unnecessary journeys.

With the feeling that every space is part of one seamless experience.

Everything that drives your day. All in one place.

The philosophy that guides every decision.

Some ideas remain on paper, while others become a way of doing things.

Connect. Collaborate. Create.

It's not just a slogan. These three words sum up how we want people to experience this place.

Connect with the right people.

Collaborate to create new opportunities.

Grow alongside a community that shares the same outlook.

That is the spirit of ES REFUGI.

Because we believe the best spaces are not defined by their facilities. They are defined by the people who make them unique. By the conversations that begin within them. By the opportunities they create.

And by the desire to return.

Some places stay with us because of their architecture. Others, because of the service we receive. And some remain in our memories for something far more difficult to describe: the feeling of being at ease from the very first moment.

The Building

ES REFUGI occupies a listed historic building in the heart of Palma de Mallorca. A place with a character of its own, carefully restored to offer a new way of experiencing work and city life.

Its renovation has preserved the building's original character, celebrating the architectural features that tell its story while combining them with contemporary, functional and light-filled design. The result is a balance between heritage and modernity, where every space conveys serenity, warmth and authenticity.

The choice of materials reflects a shared philosophy: a commitment to quality, durability and timeless beauty. Natural stone, fine woods, ceramics and textiles sourced from Spain come together in a Mediterranean-inspired palette, where earthy tones, natural light and inviting textures encourage you to slow down and enjoy your surroundings.

Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create an elegant, peaceful and welcoming atmosphere. A place where design is not intended to attract attention, but to enhance the experience of those who spend time within its walls.

More than a renovation, ES REFUGI represents the continuation of a building that retains its essence while adapting to a new way of working, connecting and sharing.

Whether you're here to work, meet a client, attend an event or simply enjoy a coffee, we want you to feel, from the moment you walk through the door, that this is a place designed with you in mind. A place that invites you to stay. Without rushing. Without pretence. With the reassurance that every detail has a purpose.

A building can bring many people together. But only shared experiences can turn them into a community.

We believe the best projects emerge when there are opportunities to meet, learn, take care of ourselves and celebrate. A community in constant motion.

ES REFUGI was created with the intention of being much more than just a place to work. A place that accompanies you throughout your day.

Some days begin with a moment of wellbeing. Others end with a drink shared at sunset. Some ideas emerge during a training session. Others, in a conversation after a meeting. It doesn't matter when it happens. What matters is that the place encourages it to happen.

Because we believe the best opportunities are rarely scheduled. They arise when people find the right moment to connect.

We want you to enjoy the experience, offering you outstanding services, resources and attentive support so you can make the most of your time, enjoy the journey and feel that every day brings something more than the satisfaction of a job well done. We want everything you need throughout your working day to be within reach at ES REFUGI.

We want you to begin seeing ES REFUGI as a natural extension of your everyday life, almost without realising it.

Through our events programme, we want to make it easy for you to include activities and experiences in your daily schedule that support your physical, emotional and social wellbeing, as well as your growth as an entrepreneur.

Every gathering. Every training session. Every conference. Every presentation. Every cultural experience. Every gastronomic event. Every celebration.

They are all part of the same idea: creating a place where we can enrich every aspect of everyday life together, strengthening our community.

ES REFUGI is designed to be experienced. Because the places that leave a lasting impression are not those that make the biggest promises. They are the ones you always look forward to returning to.

Every great idea begins with the desire to transform something. Sometimes it transforms the way we work. Other times, it changes how people connect, collaborate or discover new opportunities.

At ES REFUGI, we believe that the true success of a project is measured not only by what it builds, but by the lasting impression it leaves on the people who are part of it and on the place where it chooses to grow.

That has been our purpose from the very beginning. Not simply to create a Business Hub, but to help build an open, dynamic community committed to its people and to the city that welcomes it.

Where better?

We chose the centre of Palma because it represents a way of life. A Mediterranean neighbourhood where everything is within walking distance and the streets invite you to slow down.

We wanted ES REFUGI to be surrounded by the local businesses that are part of everyday neighbourhood life. Not as an isolated building, but as a place connected to the rhythm of the city and to the people who make it unique every day.

Because we believe a Business Hub should never turn its back on its surroundings. It should open its doors to them. Generate activity. Attract talent. Encourage entrepreneurship.

Support creativity and contribute, through genuine local connections, to making central Palma an even more vibrant, dynamic and inspiring place.

We believe a community grows when it shares.

That is why, while ES REFUGI is part of the everyday lives of its members, it also aspires to be a place that welcomes the wider city.

A place where anyone can discover us through a conference, an exhibition, a presentation, a gastronomic experience or an event open to the public.

We want our doors to become a meeting point between the community that experiences ES REFUGI every day and everyone curious to discover new ideas, new projects and new ways of approaching work.

Because great communities do not build barriers. They are built by people, through the trust that grows from relationships, the generosity of sharing knowledge and the willingness to create opportunities to come together.

Belonging means precisely that. Feeling part of something that also contributes to the growth of others.

And we believe a place only truly becomes part of a city when the city also feels that it belongs there.

We want to be part of the stories of everyone who, at some point, finds in ES REFUGI a place to connect, collaborate, grow… and return.

Never stops learning.

Never stops evolving.

And that means this book never really ends.

It simply continues.

Ideas need a place.

Places need people.

And people need reasons to come together.

ES REFUGI aims to be a place where work feels meaningful.

Where sharing comes naturally.

Where growth follows naturally.

Because, in the end, a building will never be what matters most.

What truly matters will always be what happens within it.