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The Sublimely Refreshing Los Limoneros in Spain

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Los Limoneros is a oil and minimalist private residence in Marbella, Spain.

Barcelona-based Gus Wüstemann Architects have created a bold plan with ingenious sun filtering.

A series of cubes captures attention as an intriguing design – but also functions as a cooling element.

Almost every window cleverly prevents direct access from Spain’s blazing sun.

Oblique openings offer the sense of freedom of wide open windows while keeping the interiors – like this open air bathroom – cool and calm.

The generous bathtub is a cooling relaxation spot entirely open to one of the outdoor courtyards between the cubes.

Where glass does enclose the interior a screen of concrete bricks first deflects the direct sun.

The effect is to create a series of cool cavelike interior spaces.

The back of the house has larger open courtyards pulling in cooler air from the north.

A moat-like lap pool encircles a grass lawn.

Starkly minimalist, cool stone throughout also acts to passively chill the heat of the region.

The result is a refreshing, private and tranquil home.