概述。坐落在哥斯达黎加Nosara蓝区社区的中心，当代热带住宅带来了自然界的温暖和舒适。

Overview. Nestled in the heart of the blue zone community of Nosara, Costa Rica Contemporary Tropical House brings warmth and comfort within nature.

我们来自加拿大的客户希望远离冬季，享受热带天气，因此他们非常明确地希望创造一个室内和室外相融合的绿洲。我们的共同目标是尊重现有的树木和天然的小溪，这一点是必须的。这将产生一个有趣和健康的家庭动态。

Our clients from Canada were looking to get away from the winter season and enjoy the tropical weather thus were very explicit in wanting to create an oasis that blends indoors and outdoors. Our common goal of respecting the existing trees and a natural creek that the property had was a must. This would generate a family dynamic that would be fun and healthy.

概念。我们面对的是一个位于诺萨拉镇中心的房产，这意味着可以方便地到达海滩和镇上的设施，但也要处理四面八方的邻居。有一条季节性的小溪流经该地产，这需要一个后退，并创造了一个难以置信的野生动物走廊。我们决定把注意力集中在创造一个隐蔽的绿洲的感觉上，把建筑和景观设计融合在一起，仔细地把所有的景色都框向小溪和从那里产生的野生动物。而房子的构思则更像是一个可居住的花园亭子。

Concept. We were confronted with a property in the heart of the town of Nosara which meant easy access to the beach and town amenities, but also dealing with neighbors on all sides. There is a small seasonal creek that runs through the property which required a setback and created an incredible wildlife corridor. We decided to focus our attention on creating the sensation of a secluded oasis merging architecture and landscape design to carefully frame all views toward the creek and the wildlife that spawned from there. The house in turn is conceived more like a habitable garden pavilion.

设计。季节性的小溪和野生动物成为设计和安置房屋的主要焦点。我们决定先穿过小河，然后把房子放在另一边，尽可能远离道路。然后我们精心编排，进入房屋的后面，这样居民在进入住宅的公共区域并居住时，就可以面对小溪的景色。一楼的卧室可以直接通向花园，而在二楼，卧室则可以看到树冠中间的壮观景色，以及丰富这部分森林的野生动物。精心布置的花箱和植被在房子里和周围产生了一种隐私的体验，它连接了两个世界的最佳状态：接近一切和在森林里的孤独。

Design. The seasonal creek and wildlife of the property became the primary focus of the design and placement of the home. We decided to cross the creek first and then place the house on the other side as far away from the road as possible. We then carefully choreographed to enter the back of the house so that the inhabitants could be confronted by the creek view as they enter and live in the common areas of the dwelling. Bedrooms on the ground floor have direct access to the gardens, and on the second floor, bedrooms then have a spectacular view of the mid-canopy of the trees and the wildlife that enriches that part of the forest. Carefully placed planter boxes and vegetation in and around the house generate an experience of privacy that bridges the best of both worlds: closeness to everything and solitude in the forest.

室内设计。萨克斯室内设计公司与建筑部门并肩工作，产生了一个由内而外的设计，所有材料从一个空间流向另一个空间，产生了一个轻盈、通风和现代热带的建筑。在我们的设计指导下，当地工匠参与了松散家具的制作，从而创造了一种真实感和当地责任感。所有的家具和饰面的舒适性和耐用性都很重要，以满足家庭度假的需要，同时也作为全年的出租物业。

Interior Design. Saxe Interiors worked side by side with the architecture department generating a design that was cohesive inside-out where all materials flow from one space to another generating an architecture that is light, airy, and, modern tropical. Local craftsmen guided by our design were involved in the creation of the loose furniture thus creating a sense of authenticity and local responsibility. Comfort and durability of all furniture and finishes were important to accommodate the family on their vacations but also serve as a rental property throughout the year.

这所房子清楚地反映了我们客户的个性，他希望创造一个干净的海滩般的感觉，所以选择的颜色、质地和材料都是轻柔的。这种方法使我们有机会实现既真实又扎根于过去的现代室内设计。

This house is a clear reflection of our client’s personality who wanted to create a clean beach-like feel so the colors, textures, and materials chosen were light and soft. This approach gave us the opportunity to implement a modern interior design that is both authentic and rooted in the past as well.

景观。萨克斯景观与我们的建筑和室内设计团队合作，更好地了解场地、现有的树木、地形和水的流动，将整个项目融入生态环境中。我们提出了新的和令人兴奋的方法来与自然界互动，带来色彩和气味来吸引鸟类和蝴蝶，以增强居民的体验。一个小的内部花园被放置在房子的入口处，给它带来一抹色彩，与轻质材料完美平衡。在二楼的房间里放置了种植了大量植物的花盆箱，以保护隐私，并将景观框起来。

Landscape. Saxe Landscape worked in collaboration with our architecture and interior design team to better understand the site, existing trees, topography, and water movements to integrate the whole project into an ecological environment. New and exciting ways were proposed to interact with the natural world bringing colors and smells to attract birds, and butterflies to enhance the experience of the inhabitants. A small inside garden was placed at the entrance of the house giving it a touch of color that balances perfectly with the light materials. Planter boxes with exuberant plants were placed in the second-floor rooms for privacy and to frame the views.

可持续性。从一开始就采用了生物气候的被动式设计。精心放置的遮阳伞在一天中的关键时刻创造了一个半影区并阻挡了阳光。花盆箱和植被被用来冷却自然风流，并在需要时提供庇护。水被收集并循环用于灌溉和再利用。总的来说，古代和当地的技术与技术相结合，创造了一个可持续的设计，既扎根于过去，又着眼于未来。

Sustainability. The bioclimatic passive design was used from inception. Carefully placed parasols throughout create a penumbra and block the sun during key moments of the day. Planter boxes and vegetation are used to cool natural wind flows and provide shelter when needed. Water is captured and recycled for irrigation and reuse. Overall ancient and local techniques are combined with technology to create a sustainable design that is both rooted in the past and looking to the future.

建筑。钢结构是在现场外预制的，然后在其自然环境中非常轻松和谨慎地搭建起来。天花板和地板使用了漂白的柚木，大型铝窗系统可以完全打开和关闭，使空间有充分的灵活性。当地供应商制作了厨房和浴室的家具以及所有的嵌入式家具，大多数家具都是在当地制作的。其结果是现代建筑材料与当地工艺相结合的内饰和家具。

Construction. A steel structure was prefabricated off-site and then erected with much ease and care in its natural surroundings. Bleached teak was used for ceilings and floors and large aluminum window systems open and close completely to allow for full flexibility of space. Local providers fabricated the kitchen and bathroom furniture as well as all built-ins and most furniture was created locally. The result is a combination of contemporary building materials with local craft for interiors and furniture.

Architects: Studio Saxe
Area : 650 m²
Year : 2022
Photographs :Andres Garcia Lachner
Structural Engineer : Guidi Estructurales
Electromechanical Engineer : Energetica
Builder : Prodeyco
Design Director : Benjamin G. Saxe
City : Nosara
Country : Costa Rica