Sunny Yellow Doors at This Spanish Retreat Match the Flowers That Surround It

And like the fields that flank the property, the off-grid home can withstand a lot of heat with insulated brick walls and carefully placed openings.

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Project Details:

Location: Zafra de Záncara, Spain

Architect: Canobardin and Rosa Cano Cortés

Footprint: 2,637 square feet

Builder: Julián Solano Poveda

Photographer: Imagen Subliminal / @imagensubliminal

From the Architect: "This weekend home on a farm in La Mancha Alta Conquense in Zafra de Záncara, Spain, was built using the area’s traditions. The masons used Thermoclay blocks, which is what the older homes here have to keep them insulated from the harsh weather. The bricklayer used roof tiles recovered from the demolition of a home in the area, making it feel connected to region.

"The water needed for the house is obtained from a nearby well, and the water pumping is carried out by a magnificent solar photovoltaic installation that also supplies the house with electricity, making it off-grid. The heating of the house is provided by a biomass boiler which, together with the good insulation of the house, means that in just a few hours the house is warmed up, even on the coldest days."