Kaya Villas, situated in the surfers' paradise of Playa Avellanas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, comprises four boutique villas nestled among the lush forests just beyond the crashing waves. These villas offer a truly immersive experience, where the harmony of nature meets modern luxury. Each villa is carefully designed with two interconnected volumes.
Architecture firm
Garton Group Architecture
Location
Avellanas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Photography
Garton Group Architecture
Principal architect
Tom Garton, Dennis Cordero
Interior design
Monica Serrano
Structural engineer
Garton Group Architecture
Construction
Andre Galvao
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › Villa
Villa Avellana, by SARCO Architects Costa Rica is an award-winning modern tropical ultra-luxury residence with a vision of how to create an ultimate luxury destination which at the same time would feel like a casual home away from home for its owners and guests. I
Project name
Villa Avellana
Architecture firm
Sarco Architects Costa Rica
Location
Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Photography
Andrés García Lachner
Principal architect
Roderick Anderson
Design team
Roderick Anderson, Rebeca Montero
Interior design
Sens Interior Design
Structural engineer
Sismocon
Environmental & MEP
Circuito Engineering & Eco i Eco ecoconsultores
Lighting
Sarco Architects Costa Rica
Supervision
Sarco Architects Costa Rica
Visualization
Sarco Architects Costa Rica
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Twinmotion
Construction
Sarco Architects Costa Rica
Material
Concrete, aluminum frame windows, natural teak wood, natural local stone, porcelain tiles
Typology
Residential › House
This remarkable architectural design of house HE25, located in Zapotal, a wonderful enclave of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Represents both a significant challenge and a deeply rewarding experience for the team behind it.
Architecture firm
QBO3 Arquitectos
Location
Zapotal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Principal architect
Mario Vargas
Design team
QBO3 Design Team
Visualization
QBO3 Arquitectos
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
The "PAPAGAYO 406" project stands as the fusion of nature and architecture. Conceived from open volumes, it invites a perfect symbiosis between its surrounding environment and the architectural program it houses within.
Architecture firm
QBO3 Arquitectos
Location
Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Tools used
SketchUp, AutoCAD, Lumion, Adobe Suite
Principal architect
Mario Vargas Mejías
Design team
Mario Vargas Mejías, Kendal Rodríguez Oviedo
Collaborators
Interior Design: QBO3 Arquitectos
Visualization
Tina Tajaddod
Status
Preliminary Design / Concept Design
Typology
Residential › House
This architectural project, named "Casa Gaia," is a modernly designed residence that combines tropical style. Its essence lies in the fusion of contemporary elements and architecture seamlessly integrated with the surrounding nature. The design team executed this architectural marvel with a vertical circulation connector, offering captivating and c...
Architecture firm
QBO3 Arquitectos
Location
Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Photography
Andres Garcia Lachner
Principal architect
Mario Vargas Mejías
Design team
Hannio Vargas
Collaborators
Ignacio Vargas (Site Architect), Kevin White (Interior Design), Natalia Villalta (Architect), CIEM (Electromechanic Team), Oscar Mario Gonzalez (Structural Engineer), Anibal Campos (Photographer)
Interior design
QBO3 Arquitectos
Structural engineer
QBO3 Arquitectos
Lighting
Highlights Costa Rica
Supervision
QBO3 Arquitectos
Visualization
QBO3 Arquitectos
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
QBO3 Arquitectos
Material
Concrete, Metal, Natural Wood, Steel, Glass
Client
Dona & Robert Grainger
Typology
Residential › House
In the captivating realm of contemporary architecture, the 'Steady as We Go' concept emerges as a captivating and transcendent design principle. This architectural philosophy advocates for stability and continuity, providing a solid foundation for the creation of enduring living spaces.
Project name
Casa steady as we go
Architecture firm
QBO3 Arquitectos
Location
Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Photography
Anibal Campos
Principal architect
Mario Vargas Mejías
Structural engineer
Oscar Mario González Jiménez
Supervision
Vargas Cordero
Construction
Mauricio Barrantes Corrales
Typology
Residential › House
Black Pearl House is a wonderful example of how modern architecture can harmoniously blend with the tropical environment. The design team focused on highlighting the purity of form through the use of rationalist features such as right angles and precise decompositions, creating visuals that integrate with the natural environment's highlights.
Architecture firm
QBO3 Arquitectos
Location
San Juan Mountain, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Photography
Andres Garcia Lachner
Principal architect
Mario Vargas Mejías
Design team
QBO3 Arquitectos
Collaborators
QBO3 Arquitectos Team
Interior design
QBO3 Arquitectos
Civil engineer
QBO3 Arquitectos
Structural engineer
QBO3 Arquitectos
Lighting
Highlights Costa Rica
Supervision
QBO3 Arquitectos
Visualization
QBO3 Arquitectos
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion
Construction
QBO3 Arquitectos
Material
Concrete, Metal, Natural Wood, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled amidst the existing trees in the surf town of Nosara, in Guiones beach, these tropical condominiums gracefully intertwine with nature, fostering a distinctive habitat.
Project name
QUIN Surf Residence
Architecture firm
Studio Saxe
Location
Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Photography
Andres Garcia Lachner
Principal architect
Benjamin G. Saxe
Collaborators
Prodeyco, Sotela Afaro Ltd, Dynamo
Interior design
Saxe Interiors
Completion year
November 2022
Material
Concrete, Wood, Stone. Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
