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'The use of large steel I-beams and concrete is a tenet of the international language of Modernist architecture and Studio Saxe have taken this design approach and recontextualised it for contemporary use,' said Studio Saxe.

VIDA LANDSCAPE ARCH COSTS RICA SERIES

The villas are defined by a series of steel frames, bringing the best modern methods of construction to a tropical location. The exoskeletons of the villas are the key part of the construction and of their overall look, as the studio is commonly known for its blending technological innovation with handcrafted techniques to form truly sustainable designs.ĭesigned directly to adapt to its natural surrounding with fragmented volumes, all part of the villas seemingly disappear within lush vegetation. Named Joya Villas (separately named BriBri and Maleku), two modern homes are situated on a hilltop, with its main terrace directly overlooking one of the best surfing breaks in the region. see more project submissions from our readers here.Costa Rica-based architecture firm Studio Saxe has completed a pair of villas in the rainforest of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, reflecting themselves as bursting structural elements within this natural environment, while providing fabulous view towards the untouched nature of the town of Santa Teresa. Management: sphera sustainability consultantsĭesignboom has received this project from our ‘ DIY submissions ‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. meanwhile, it also offers a great photo opportunity for the visitors. the bridge provides a light-weight connection over the natural forest and drainage systems below. a brief to ‘tread lightly’ resulted in an instinctive design methodology between the consultants: strategies included the cantilevering of the structure and a flexible roof design which resulted in the removal of only two exotic trees – an impressive feat given the forest setting. One of the most distinct parts of the project is the 18-meter long suspension bridge which allows residents to transfer safely within the ranch, while also incorporating a sense of adventure. softened by overall interior design and the hand-picked furnishings, the deliberate exposure of the patterned thatch roof is a reminder of the regional culture and the beautiful but often complex forms of nature. The timeless ‘rancho’ structure draws on the regional vernacular and uses a weatherproof thatched roof to complement the heavier concrete building mass. in this specific project, the architects aimed to generate spaces that respect and protect the natural surroundings, and at the same time allow people to form lasting memories within them. however, when the ‘outdoors’ is a vibrant tropical forest with an ocean and sunset view in the distance, the need for a meaningful interior-exterior connection is almost mandatory. the importance of the indoor-outdoor relationship in contemporary architecture is not a new concept. dubbed ‘pacífico ranch’, the concrete building includes a series of unique spatial elements and highlights, such as a weatherproof thatched roof and an impressive infinity-edge pool.Īccording to VIDA, ‘successful projects happen where people and the natural environment can happily co-exist’. In the hills of a pacific beach town in costa rica, VIDA masterplanning + design, in collaboration with pauline steenkamer from nosara design, have worked with the clients on the design of this ranch house with a suspension bridge, connecting inhabitants with the surrounding tropical forest.

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