Paraiso354 Residence, by SARCO Architects Costa Rica is an expansive award-winning modern tropical luxury residence with the utmost attention to detail and precision in design and construction.
Paraiso 354 is one of the latest in our long list of luxury homes that SARCO Architects Costa Rica have done in Peninsula Papagayo over the years.
Paraiso354 was recipient of two awards at the 2021-2022 International Property Awards, a prestigious international design competition in London, UK. It was the winner of:
● 5-Star, Best Architecture Single Residence Costa Rica 2021-2022
● 5-Star, Best Residential Property Costa Rica, 2021-2022
● Nominated for the Best Residential Property Americas Award, 2021-2022
Project Brief and Planning
Paraiso354 was a project which, from the beginning, was designed as a ultra-high end property for sale. However, our client's vision for the project was specific and ambitious. It deviated from the conventional "design it and build it to be cheap" mindset that most spec homes tend to follow by aiming to go above and beyond with Paraiso354. With our expertise in home design and construction, we could create a top of the line luxurious vacation destination. Aiming the best of the best in architecture design, it would
feature ample, luxurious spaces with no expense spared on architectural finishes or systems. Our main aim was to construct a stunning 6-bedroom home that would have amenities and spaces to take advantage of outdoor living and the unique scenery in the surrounding area. At the same time, it would reflect ultimate luxury and coziness on the inside. All this within a clean, modern, almost minimal tropical architectural design.
We took advantage of some very special possibilities offered by the site in order to create a unique home. Generally, homes are designed to make the most of a particular view. This is done by orienting the majority of it towards that one direction. Paraiso354 has a spectacular vista of the bay in a westerly direction and towards the sea.
Additionally, there is a stunning sight of a secluded bay at the entrance to an estuary with mangrove forest on the other side and north Peninsula lit up in the background. The alternate perspective also enabled us to build a home with two distinct views. The westward orientation allows occupants to savor spectacular sunsets from the indoors or outdoors, thereby making the best use of these picturesque surroundings.
Taking advantage of its northward location, the bedrooms wing is designed to face the bay and forest below. This prevents direct sun exposure while still allowing for great views from the balconies and private moments with a cool atmosphere. The Family Den is strategically located to provide the best possible views. You can take in 180-degrees of natural beauty of Peninsula Papagayo from here, while also enjoying the serenity of the environment.
We also intentionally elevated the main level of the house from the natural level of the terrain, with the intention to provide a more commanding view over the bay below. At the same time, this would reduce the amount of excavation needed for the lower level of the home, adding to the project's environmental considerations.
Overall, Paraiso354 would be designed as a luxurious ultra-high end property developed with the highest standards of quality and luxury in mind.
