Can Raia
This building is located at the entrance to the village of Biniaraix, in an area dominated by traditional Mallorcan architecture. For this reason, its Modernist façade stands out from the surrounding ensemble. It features a recessed frontispiece painted white with three openings per floor, including balcony windows protected by grey shutters. Above each window, as well as the entrance door, there is a strip of marés stone decorated with geometric and floral motifs and small tiles. On the upper floor there is a terrace protected by a Santanyí stone balustrade.
The construction of this building was strongly criticised by artists and writers in the early 20th century, who sought to preserve the traditional environment and architecture of Biniaraix. The village of Biniaraix has its origins in the Arab rule of Mallorca, and a clear example of this is its toponym, which comes from the Berber clan of the Banû Rasn, who are believed to have settled in the area.
