Architecture firm Studio Saxe, together with interior design studio Sofía Interiorismo, has shared photos of a home they completed in Costa Rica, that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living.
This home embodies sustainable living, generating its energy from the sun while shielding itself from its heat with expansive pergolas and overhangs.
Inspired by the natural beauty of Costa Rica, Studio Saxe envisioned a design where the architecture itself becomes a bridge between the verdant outdoors and the intimate indoors.
Their approach centered on a series of elegant pergolas, crafted not only to unify the garden with the living spaces but to extend the outdoor experience.
A series of structured rib elements were designed to expand or contract, responding to the presence of trees and the nuances of the topography. Trees and vegetation were integrated throughout, crafting intentional gaps in the roofline to accommodate and celebrate the existing natural elements.
The pergola, which has oversized pendant lights and fans hanging above seating and dining areas, connects with the living room inside, and the swimming pool with views of the ocean.
There’s also a secondary outdoor space that includes a covered area for outdoor dining, lounging, and BBQ.
Let’s take a look around the rest of the home…
Stepping stone paths lead to the various entryways of the home.
Inside, the living room and kitchen share the same large space, with clerestory windows, custom shelving, and openings to outdoor areas.
A large kitchen island enables plenty of room for casual gatherings and cooking.
In a home office, a desk is positioned in front of floor-to-ceiling black-framed windows with views of the landscape.
A bedroom with a sliding door opens to a private patio filled with plants.
In the bathroom, a grey stone wall provides a backdrop for the wood vanity, mirrors, and pendant lights.
