Raintree House, Guanacaste Luxury Real Estate and Pool, Costa Rican Architecture Photos
Raintree House in Guanacaste
3 Feb 2023
Architects: Studio Saxe
Location: Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Photography: Kirsten Ellis
Caribbean Courtyard Villa, Costa Rica
Ocean views and an authentic jungle experience merge to create a sanctuary of contemporary design resulting in Raintree House, crafted with natural local materials.

Concept

Our international clients came to Costa Rica with the intent of creating an example of a more sustainable way of life, with a focus on well-being through connections to nature.

?We wanted a home that felt like it had always been there, hugged by the canopy, dancing with the jungle.? ? The client
From the very beginning, our common vision was to explore the possibility of blending the architecture with its jungle surrounding, keeping every single tree and adding to the habitat; while also capturing a framed view of the ocean and sunset. The framework for the design is based around a series of moments of contemplation, which balance the roughness of nature with the benefits of modern comfort.

Within a clearing on the crest of a hill, we planted a strong foundation and acrobatic structure so that the rest of the house could float over the jungle with no extra support. The main living areas as well as the master bedroom were placed on the second floor, where the experience of the jungle canopy is felt more intensely and also where the ocea...