Guanacaste
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Project • By ICESA • Private Houses
Casa Sanabria
Located in the serene landscape of Nicoya, Guanacaste, within the Hacienda Don Carlos, Casa Sanabria is a compact yet thoughtful timber home that embodies the principles of sustainable design. Spanning 160m², this linear structure is carefully positioned at the edge of expansive grasslands and a steeply sloped protected forest, harmonizing with its natural surroundings.
Sebastian Alfaro Fuscaldo
Sebastian Alfaro Fuscaldo
Sebastian Alfaro Fuscaldo
The house faces north, offering uninterrupted views of the Nicoya Valley and Cerro Caballito. This orientation not only frames the stunning landscape but also minimizes solar heat gains in Guanacaste’s warm climate. The single-sloped roof, opening northward, enhance... More
News • News • 4 Jan 2023
Raintree House sensitively floats above the Costa Rican jungle
Located in Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, the Raintree House by Studio Saxe is a contemporary house crafted with natural and local materials. Surrounded by jungle and featuring views over the ocean, the design focuses on well-being through a connection to nature.
Kirsten Ellis
Within a clearing on the crest of a hill, the house's concrete foundation allows the main prefabricated steel elements above to cantilever and seemingly float over the landscape. The seismic-proof structural design draws from industrial construction methods and has a warm and domestic touch thanks to the careful placement of materials and cladding.
Kirsten Ellis
The main living area and bedroom are located on the second floor, wh... More