The Amarar initiative seeks to reconnect forestry, craftsmanship, and architecture by reviving traditional knowledge surrounding the use of Pinus halepensis. Named after the Mallorcan practice of amarar—the soaking of freshly felled timber in water to improve its performance—the initiative highlights techniques that have largely disappeared from contemporary construction.

Working closely with foresters, carpenters, and local workshops, Amarar promotes the use of locally sourced Aleppo pine as a valuable building material rather than a by-product of forest management. In doing so, it encourages the restoration of regional craftsmanship while creating new economic opportunities based on local resources.

Amarar proposes a renewed relationship between architecture and landscape. By increasing the demand for responsibly harvested local timber, the initiative supports active forest management that reduces fire risk, strengthens ecological resilience, and preserves cultural knowledge. It demonstrates how traditional practices can inform contemporary approaches to construction, allowing architecture to contribute directly to the long-term stewardship of Mediterranean landscapes.