Villa Ayantam Marbella Spain

OÖD Architects has designed Villa Ayantam, the residential project in Spain with the highest BREEAM score at design stage, achieving the exceptional rating. Located in Marbella and comprising 1,154.27 m² of built area, it is one of only two residential projects in the country to reach this classification.

Conceived as a Positive Energy Building, the project is structured around two core principles: sustainability and health. The design integrates bioclimatic, biophilic and energy-efficiency criteria, while also meeting demanding WELL standards, ensuring a positive impact on occupants’ health and wellbeing.

Architecture inspired by nature

EA bioclimatic approach defines the entire project, shaping every architectural decision. The villa replicates the site’s topography at a domestic scale, reflecting the microclimatic conditions of the area. The sequence of beach, city, forest and mountain is translated into a spatial organisation that connects seamlessly with nature.

Villa Ayantam is arranged in two staggered volumes separated by a central courtyard, enhancing solar gain in colder months. A defining element of Mediterranean architecture, the courtyard acts as a bridge between architecture and landscape, reinforcing the experience of living within a forest environment.

The main façades are slightly oriented eastwards to optimise the annual energy balance. Daily living spaces are located on the ground floor, south-facing, with open views over the Mediterranean Sea, extending outdoors through an infinity pool and a social gathering area.

Bedrooms are positioned to the north, ensuring privacy and optimal rest conditions, sheltered behind the inner garden. This discreet layout is balanced by a monumental main façade, designed to control solar radiation throughout the year while expressing the passage of seasons

TECHNAL solutions: performance, transparency and sustainability

Villa Ayantam exemplifies architectural precision, where the building envelope plays a key role in ensuring energy efficiency and spatial continuity. The design prioritises health, thermal performance and visual transparency, allowing the surrounding landscape to become an integral part of the interior experience.

Sustainability is embedded in material selection, aligned with circular economy and decarbonisation principles. TECHNAL aluminium systems were specified for their performance and low environmental impact.

The motorised ARTLINE XL panoramic sliding system and the minimalist LUMEAL sliding solution enable large openings with refined aesthetics, maximising natural light and indoor-outdoor continuity without compromising comfort or performance.

The SOLEAL Next 65 minimal frame windows contribute to a sleek, contemporary appearance, while SOLEAL 55 doors offer large dimensions and enhanced security with multi-point locking systems. Completing the specification, the AMBIAL folding door system allows wide openings of up to 12 metres, creating fluid, unobstructed panoramic spaces.

The joinery features a Shangai G-Brown lacquer finish from TECHNAL’s Exclusive Downton Collection, giving the framing elements a distinctive and unique appearance.

All TECHNAL systems installed in Villa Ayantam provide excellent thermal and acoustic insulation and are manufactured using Hydro CIRCAL® 75R, a certified recycled aluminium containing at least 75% post-consumer material, with a carbon footprint of just 1.9 kg CO₂/kg (compared to the European average of 10 kg CO₂/kg).

Key contribution to BREEAM Exceptional certificat Villa Ayantam achieved a record BREEAM score of 89.25, earning the BREEAM ES Residential 2024 Award. The project combines passive and active strategies to significantly reduce resource consumption compared to a conventional residential building:

• CO₂ emissions: -100%

• Energy consumption: -100%

• Energy demand: -87.73%

• Water consumption: -20%

• Waste reduction: at least 80% diverted from landfill

TECHNAL systems contributed significantly to achieving this certification by supporting:

• High-quality natural daylight and external views

• Thermal comfort, including future climate scenarios

• Thermal zoning of the dwelling

• Verified acoustic insulation

• Reduced life-cycle environmental impact of materials

• Use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

• A comprehensive sustainable procurement plan

The project has achieved the highest BREEAM score ever awarded to a residential building in Spain, combining passive design strategies with highly efficient active systems, including TECHNAL aluminium solutions.

Villa Ayantam embodies TECHNAL’s vision: creating spaces where design, performance and sustainability come together to shape the future of living.