Location Villareal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Year of Completion 2020
Area 5,500 m²
Built Surface 420 m²
Duration of Building 10 months
Team in Charge of the Project Gaia Studio
Project Architect Felipe Rodríguez
Concept Dir. and Coordinator Hugues Blanchère
Constructor BYM
Used Materials and Technics Concrete sprayed on reinforced polystyrene.

Realization of a modern house on a high point, allowing to enjoy an almost 360° view. These exceptional conditions, however, required special protection against extreme climatic conditions:

1. Considerable direct solar radiation.
2. Pronounced exposure to dominant winds.
3. Torrential rain after a long period of drought.

The architectural answer was found in a central patio. The hexagonal house consists of 2 closed modules protecting the back and sides of the house. The large roof above the central patio, as well as the terrace facing the sea view, provides direct protection while maintaining excellent natural ventilation and perspectives on a very warm common area.

The agency was in charge of the entire project:

1. Concept and design of the house.
2. Site monitoring and administrative procedures.
3. Design and manufacture of furniture and decoration.
4. Design and creation of the garden.