Casa Gaviota (Seagull House) is a project developed through a deep site analysis and conscious awareness of the environment and surroundings. Located in a slope mountain, with a mellow river and very close to the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, it stands lightly and volant holding more than 85% of its areas in the air.

It touches the ground only as needed, reducing the humidity and soil sealing and maximizing the natural ventilation through the project. The precise east – west orientation allows Casa Gaviota to fully open its north facade providing all the indirect lightning for the house and creating different atmospheres that dramatically change throughout the day.

A nearby river that refreshes and nourishes the flora and fauna of the place can be appreciated visually and aurally from the deck. The orientation of the house let’s all the fresh wind coming from the river to naturally ventilate every space.

Because of this, the house does not need a/c to maintain the inside areas cool, diminishing the carbon print of the project to the minimum. The house stands at the height of the canopy of the trees. By opening the space between the two modules,the house respects thepath that has been used for years to get to the river and allows the user to continue its path through the mountain.

“The sky is not a place nor a time. The sky is perfect.” Richard Bach´s book Jonathan Livingstone Seagull.

Casa Gaviota is essentially a project that respects the environment and emphasizes the absolute role of nature and its ephemeral poetry. Casa Gaviota reachesthesky and takesflight.

Material Used:

1. Steel Structure

2. Externall walls – Fibercement, siding

3. Internal walls – Drywall

4. Pool Structure – Concrete