Naia Two Beach Houses by Studio Saxe Architecture
Studio Saxe was commissioned to design two beach houses in the beautiful town of Santa Teresa in Costa Rica. We decided to blend the tropical jungle into the houses
Studio Saxe was commissioned to design two beach houses in the beautiful town of Santa Teresa in Costa Rica. We decided to blend the tropical jungle into the houses
Project: Andaluz Courtyard House Architects: Studio Saxe Architecture Design Director: Benjamin G. Saxe Builder: JIMACO Structural Engineer: Sotela Alfaro Ltda. Electromechanical Engineer: Dynamo Studio Landscape: Vida Design Studio Location: Nosara, Costa Rica Date of completion: 2019 Area: Approx. 464m2 Photography: Roberto D’Ambrosio Overview Eco-conscious family business Andaluz commissioned Studio Saxe to create experiences around architectural
As an extension to the Gilded Iguana Hotel in the town of Nosara, The Athletic Center was designed as a small village amongst the trees that creates a public space which integrates locals with visitors with similar interests of pursuing an active lifestyle and wellbeing.
Large openings on every level of the Joya Villas make the building seem lightweight and they connect the inhabitants to the surrounding natural environment. A delicate timber staircase appears to float from one floor to the other, suspended by the finest steel cables.
Studio Saxe has completed a boutique hotel and yoga studio set into in tropical landscape of Nosara, Costa Rica. The project is another in a long line of sustainable buildings from the practice that blend contemporary design with local craftsmanship …