The town of Santa Teresa on the pacific coast of Costa Rica has become a multicultural hub, renowned for its large waves and untouched nature. A delicate timber staircase appears to float from one floor to the other, suspended by the finest steel cables. Large openings on every level of the building make the building seem lightweight and they connect the inhabitants to the surrounding natural environment. The black metal frames create cantilevered openings that hover over the social spaces below, creating a blurred distinction between inside and outside areas and between private and more communal atmospheres. The raw materials of steel and concrete are balanced with the careful use of crafted wooden screens and floors, to ensure the design of these rental properties is rooted in local traditions and building techniques. As a sustainable architecture firm rooted in Costa Rica, Studio Saxe is committed to a search for authentic Central American tropical architecture. 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.
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Set in the rainforest of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, two modern homes project out of the landscape and are defined by a series of steel frames that bring the best modern methods of construction to a tropical location. With a perfect balance of old and new, the town is a blend of modern amenities and conveniences of the 21st century and traditional Mediterranean architectural styles.Joya Villas Sustainable architecture in Costa Rica Overview Steel and wood frames diffuse inside-out boundaries in Costa Rica surf town. Its innovative design will make it a unique addition to the region, and the sustainable living environment will promote an active and healthy lifestyle for its residents. Las Catalinas Beach Town was the recipient of the 2020 Urban Guild Awards, Design Excellence. The development of Las Catalinas will not only offer a new tourist destination but will also provide a new living experience for residents. The town will offer diverse residential options, including hotels, apartments, and attached and detached dwellings, often located above street-level commercial uses in multi-story buildings.
To create a pedestrian-friendly environment, the town prioritizes pedestrian access over vehicular, but it also provides for limited parking and automobile access. The main activity center, Beach Town, is located on the prime beachfront of the site and will feature a wide range of retail, dining, entertainment, office, and recreational uses. The master plan for Las Catalinas includes a series of beach and hill towns, each with its unique identity based on topography and purpose. A week-long design charrette was also held, bringing together experts in planning, architecture, engineering, and economics to identify areas for development and preservation, establish the character and scale of residential and commercial development and architecture, and create transportation networks that prioritize pedestrian access over vehicular. TSW utilized an extensive on-site reconnaissance and site analysis to develop the master plan for Las Catalinas. The town will cover approximately 1,200 acres, and its architectural and planning principles are inspired by historic Mediterranean coastal hill towns. TSW was involved in the planning and hardscape design services for Las Catalinas, a stunning new seaside resort town located in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica.
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