Situated in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Casa Simon is a house by LSD Architects designed in 2020. This tropical home serves as a compact yet visually appealing prototype. It features a traditional double paraboloid roof, unifying its rugged concrete surfaces with sleek metal and warm wood for an inviting balance of texture and light. Expansive glass exteriors invite natural elements, ensuring that Casa Simon is seamlessly integrated with its lush surroundings.
Designed by A-01, the Black House is located along the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Built in 2022, the residence is part of the modular No Footprint House series and showcases a climate-responsive design. The house incorporates passive strategies such as cross ventilation, solar shading, and rainwater harvesting to create an efficient living space.
Costa Rican studio Salagnac Arquitectos designed the Perla Negra House in Puerto Carrillo by the sea to blend into the landscape of surrounding trees, or yayos, with its L-shaped layout, laminated wood details and black colouring. Created in 2023, the structure features piles to adapt to the sloping terrain and a layout that provides a smooth transition with the outdoors and integrated mimetic design elements.
Casa Perezosa, designed by Biokinetic Studio, is a stunning rental house located in Costa Rica’s Loma Verde neighborhood. This bioclimatic residence expertly combines modern architecture with a tropical design style, ensuring comfort and sustainability. Nestled near a dense dry forest and just minutes from Playa Grande, it offers an ideal retreat for relaxation and enjoyment.
Selva Resort in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, designed by K10 Studio, offers raw tropical luxury with cantilevered hanging pools and stunning ocean views. This contemporary hotel seamlessly integrates with the sloped terrain, featuring concrete, steel, and teak wood finishes. Enjoy the outdoor living concept with expansive terraces and privacy-enhancing louvers.
Across the lush Costa Rican landscape, ‘Cascada de Luz‘ by Studio Saxe emerges as a serene haven, offering a captivating glimpse into the harmonious fusion of architecture and nature. Situated in Osa, Puntarenas Province, this stunning 2023 house design showcases a masterful interplay of light, materials, and ecological integration, creating a truly exceptional living experience.
Instinto Estudio, the renowned architecture firm, has unveiled two stunning villas nestled in the breathtaking coastal region of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Designed in 2024, Villa Elu and Villa Nalani seamlessly blend modern elegance with the natural charm of the surrounding landscape.
Featuring glass, honey-colored wood, and open spaces, these captivating houses offer an immersive experience that harmonizes with the lush tropical setting.
Casa Infinity, a stunning house designed by K10 Studio, nestles in the picturesque Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica. Completed in 2021, this extraordinary residence seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, creating a harmonious connection between the home and its lush, tropical surroundings. The design, rooted in simplicity and sophistication, showcases a balance of minimalist elegance and the vibrant essence of the Costa Rican environment.
