# Void > Void CR --- ## Páginas - [Home](https://voidcr.com/): We are a global design practice, consciously driven by the interaction between humans and nature. EXPERTISE ArchitectureLand PlanningInterior DesignLandscape DesignSustainability... - [Practice](https://voidcr.com/practice/): EXPERTISE Architecture We design spaces that transcend functionality, connecting human needs with the natural environment. Each project reflects innovation, contextual... - [Philosophy](https://voidcr.com/philosophy/): REGENERATIVE Shaping the future of sustainability. Sustainability, in its traditional sense, has become the bare minimum: reducing impact, minimizing harm.... - [Contact](https://voidcr.com/contact/): Get in Touch WORK INQUIRIES info@voidpd. com PRESS press@voidpd. com LATIN AMERICA Costa Rica OUR PHILOSOPHY We design spaces that... - [Work Grid](https://voidcr.com/work-grid/): OUR WORK Highlight Hospitality & Wellness Land Planning Learning Residential All List Grid - [Work](https://voidcr.com/work/): OUR WORK Highlight Hospitality & Wellness Land Planning Learning Residential All List Grid PROJECT EXPERTISE LOCATION YEAR COMING SOON - [Coming Soon](https://voidcr.com/coming-soon/): COMING SOON We are a global design practice, consciously driven by the interaction between humans and nature. OUR PHILOSOPHY REGENERATIVE... --- ## Entradas - [SHIFT Esperanza](https://voidcr.com/shift-esperanza/): Only 30% of the land will be developed, preserving the remaining 70% as protected conservation area... SCOPE Land planningArchitecture DEVELOPER... - [Jaguar](https://voidcr.com/jaguar/) - [Galería Tower](https://voidcr.com/galeria-tower/) - [Barrio Vivo](https://voidcr.com/barrio-vivo/) - [Treetops](https://voidcr.com/treetops/): Suspended among the treetops, connecting everyday life with the quiet of the forest. SCOPE Architecture AREA 1,269 sqm Treetops redefines... - [Treehouse](https://voidcr.com/treehouse/) - [The Merged Tambor](https://voidcr.com/the-merged-tambor/) - [The Merged Saint Joseph](https://voidcr.com/the-merged-saint-joseph/) - [The Grace](https://voidcr.com/the-grace/) - [Casa Seis Patios](https://voidcr.com/casa-seis-patios/): PHOTOGRAPHY: Andres García Lachner Conceived as a livable gallery, every corner is designed as a stage for art & color...... - [Waterfall House](https://voidcr.com/waterfall-house/) - [South Africa Cottage](https://voidcr.com/south-africa-cottage/) - [Soil House](https://voidcr.com/soil-house/) - [Respira](https://voidcr.com/respira/) - [Levitate](https://voidcr.com/levitate/) - [Meta Campus](https://voidcr.com/meta-campus/) - [Jungle Gym](https://voidcr.com/jungle-gym/): PHOTOGRAPHY: Andres García Lachner This space serves as a shaded refuge, encouraging introspection... SCOPE ArchitectureInterior Design CONSTRUCTION Stealth Development AREA... - [Horizon International School](https://voidcr.com/horizon-international-school/) - [Essentia](https://voidcr.com/essentia/) - [Dolce Vita](https://voidcr.com/dolce-vita/) - [Cloud House](https://voidcr.com/cloud-house/) - [Awake](https://voidcr.com/awake/): Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth... SCOPE Land planningArchitecture AREA 300 hec Located in... - [Patio House](https://voidcr.com/patio-house/) - [Leona](https://voidcr.com/leona/) - [Coral](https://voidcr.com/coral/) - [1028 Tower](https://voidcr.com/1028-tower/) - [Cañafistula](https://voidcr.com/canafistula/) - [Iglamp](https://voidcr.com/iglamp/): It is an adaptable system that seeks to merge with the landscape through minimal impact... . SCOPE Architecture AREA 30... - [Bouroncle](https://voidcr.com/bouroncle/) - [Guarumo](https://voidcr.com/guarumo/): PHOTOGRAPHY: Leonardo Finotti The project is a reflection of the search that has marked our practice in sustainable architecture... .... - [Artflower](https://voidcr.com/artflower/): “El Coco”, as it is known locally, is one of the oldest beach communities in the province ... SCOPE ArchitectureInterior... - [Cocuyo Blanco](https://voidcr.com/cocuyo-blanco/): Manzanillo is a secluded beach situated in the outer border of the Nicoya Peninsula ... SCOPE ArchitectureInterior Design AREA 598... - [Búlali](https://voidcr.com/bulali/) - [Cachí](https://voidcr.com/cachi/): Cachi Wellness Center is located in Cartago, Costa Rica. The town of Cachí lies near the eastern bank of Lago... - [Chimpa](https://voidcr.com/chimpa-2/) - [Sencha](https://voidcr.com/sencha/) - [NMF](https://voidcr.com/nmf-2/) - [Monte de oración](https://voidcr.com/monte-de-oracion-2/) - [Mercadito Monteverde](https://voidcr.com/mercadito-monteverde-2/) - [MAR](https://voidcr.com/mar/): To maximize the building’s effect on the community, it is also designed as a flexible space with multiple programatic possibilities.... - [La Caraña](https://voidcr.com/la-carana/) - [Fili](https://voidcr.com/fili/) - [Centro de Convenciones](https://voidcr.com/centro-de-convenciones-2/) - [Tropik Works](https://voidcr.com/tropik-works/): PHOTOGRAPHY: Andrés García Lachner The first off-grid residence in Costa Rica, was born out of the investigation of a new... - [EFC Cabin](https://voidcr.com/efc-cabin/): PHOTOGRAPHY: Andrés García Lachner Architecture carved from the mountain and assembled toward the light: a balance between materiality, climate, and... - [Equilibrium](https://voidcr.com/equilibrium-2/) --- # # Detailed Content ## Páginas - Published: 2025-10-14 - Modified: 2025-12-24 - URL: https://voidcr.com/ We are a global design practice, consciously driven by the interaction between humans and nature. EXPERTISE ArchitectureLand PlanningInterior DesignLandscape DesignSustainability StudiesFeasibility Studies See Work REGENERATIVE We believe that regenerative architecture is essential for shaping the future of sustainability. EMERGENT From a beginner’s mind approach emerges our skills for conquering immersive processes. HOLISTIC Discovering space, human, nature connection. TRANSCENDENT Imagining long lasting impact. We believe that regenerative architecture is essential for shaping the future of sustainability. From a beginner’s mind approach emerges our skills for conquering immersive processes. Discovering space, human, nature connection. Imagining long lasting impact. Read more OUR HIGHLIGHTED PROJECTS Artflower Awake Casa Seis Patios Guarumo Tropik Works --- - Published: 2025-10-14 - Modified: 2025-11-18 - URL: https://voidcr.com/practice/ EXPERTISE Architecture We design spaces that transcend functionality, connecting human needs with the natural environment. Each project reflects innovation, contextual sensitivity, and a commitment to aesthetic and technical excellence. Land Planning We design sustainable, functional, and dynamic communities, considering human interactions, mobility, and infrastructure in harmony with the environment and future needs. Interior Design We create interiors that inspire, balancing aesthetics and functionality to enhance the experience of those who inhabit the spaces. We focus on every detail to ensure unique and meaningful environments. Landscape Design We integrate nature with architectural design to create environments that respect and regenerate the natural surroundings, fostering a strong connection between people and the landscape. Sustainability Studies We incorporate sustainability analysis to ensure that each project minimizes its environmental impact and contributes to a more resilient future, prioritizing energy efficiency and responsible resource use. Feasibility Studies We assess each idea based on its technical, economic, and environmental viability, providing our clients with the confidence to invest in projects with real potential and long term success. We design spaces that transcend functionality, connecting human needs with the natural environment. Each project reflects innovation, contextual sensitivity, and a commitment to aesthetic and technical excellence. We design sustainable, functional, and dynamic communities, considering human interactions, mobility, and infrastructure in harmony with the environment and future needs. We create interiors that inspire, balancing aesthetics and functionality to enhance the experience of those who inhabit the spaces. We focus on every detail to ensure unique and meaningful environments. We integrate nature with architectural design to create environments that respect and regenerate the natural surroundings, fostering a strong connection between people and the landscape. We incorporate sustainability analysis to ensure that each project minimizes its environmental impact and contributes to a more resilient future, prioritizing energy efficiency and responsible resource use. We assess each idea based on its technical, economic, and environmental viability, providing our clients with the confidence to invest in projects with real potential and long term success. See Work OUR MANIFESTO We believe that regenerative architecture is essential for shaping the future of sustainability. From a beginner’s mind approach emerges our skills for conquering immersive processes. Our holistic curiosity is fueled by system thinking and context sensibility for discovering space, human, nature connections. Unbiased aesthetics reflect our aim towards transcendence by designing for long lasting impact. THE TEAM List Grid Paola AguilarDaniel AstorgaIsmael ArayaFabiana FaríaSergio FrugoneAlonso GamboaShawrrí GutiérrezJoel MarroquínMaximiliano MoralesDaniela QuesadaPaula RecioFelipe RossiAlejandro SalasRicardo Sevilla Paola Aguilar Daniel Astorga Ismael Araya Fabiana Faría Sergio Frugone Alonso Gamboa Shawrrí Gutiérrez Joel Marroquín Daniela Quesada Paula Recío Felipe Rossi Alejandro Salas Ricardo Sevilla Paola AguilarDaniel AstorgaIsmael ArayaFabiana FaríaSergio FrugoneAlonso GamboaShawrrí GutiérrezJoel MarroquínMaximiliano MoralesDaniela QuesadaPaula RecioFelipe RossiAlejandro SalasRicardo Sevilla Paola Aguilar Daniel Astorga Ismael Araya Fabiana Faría Sergio Frugone Alonso Gamboa Shawrrí Gutiérrez Joel Marroquín Daniela Quesada Paula Recío Felipe Rossi Alejandro Salas Ricardo Sevilla AWARDS 2025 DR House Concept Design of the Year 2025. Project in collaboration with Jacobsen Arquitetura. 2024 Best International Commercial Architecture Firm, Central America, BUILD... --- - Published: 2025-10-14 - Modified: 2025-11-18 - URL: https://voidcr.com/philosophy/ REGENERATIVE Shaping the future of sustainability. Sustainability, in its traditional sense, has become the bare minimum: reducing impact, minimizing harm. But we know that is not enough. We design to give back more than we take to strengthen ecosystems, restore landscapes, and create urban environments that are both resilient and equitable. This commitment calls for rethinking every design decision, from the choice of materials to the way we integrate with the land and its communities. Through multidisciplinary processes and a redefined mindset, we explore innovative strategies that allow us to design with awareness and conviction, while embracing the complexity of each context. Shaping the future of sustainability. Sustainability, in its traditional sense, has become the bare minimum: reducing impact, minimizing harm. But we know that is not enough. We design to give back more than we take to strengthen ecosystems, restore landscapes, and create urban environments that are both resilient and equitable. This commitment calls for rethinking every design decision, from the choice of materials to the way we integrate with the land and its communities. Through multidisciplinary processes and a redefined mindset, we explore innovative strategies that allow us to design with awareness and conviction, while embracing the complexity of each context. EMERGENT Conquering immersive processes. Each project is an opportunity to learn and to redefine what we think we know. That is why we work with a beginner’s mindset remaining open to new perspectives and resisting predetermined solutions. Our approach is immersive and collaborative: we carry out detailed bioclimatic analyses, feasibility studies, and experimental explorations that allow us to uncover the unique opportunities of every site. We do not impose ideas; we uncover them. We immerse ourselves in the identity of place, researching the natural and cultural systems that shape it, and working with local experts to understand the territory in depth. We believe this process not only enriches design, but also enables us to develop strategies that optimize resources and maximize positive impact. Conquering immersive processes. Each project is an opportunity to learn and to redefine what we think we know. That is why we work with a beginner’s mindset remaining open to new perspectives and resisting predetermined solutions. Our approach is immersive and collaborative: we carry out detailed bioclimatic analyses, feasibility studies, and experimental explorations that allow us to uncover the unique opportunities of every site. We do not impose ideas; we uncover them. We immerse ourselves in the identity of place, researching the natural and cultural systems that shape it, and working with local experts to understand the territory in depth. We believe this process not only enriches design, but also enables us to develop strategies that optimize resources and maximize positive impact. HOLISTIC Discovering space · human · nature connection. Architecture is not an isolated element, but a component within a larger ecosystem. Designing with this vision compels us to think beyond the limits of the building itself. Through systems thinking beyond mere functional integration we seek to generate experiences. We design spaces that... --- - Published: 2025-10-14 - Modified: 2025-11-18 - URL: https://voidcr.com/contact/ Get in Touch WORK INQUIRIES info@voidpd. com PRESS press@voidpd. com LATIN AMERICA Costa Rica OUR PHILOSOPHY We design spaces that transcend functionality, connecting human needs with the natural environment. Read More --- - Published: 2025-09-22 - Modified: 2025-10-14 - URL: https://voidcr.com/work-grid/ OUR WORK Highlight Hospitality & Wellness Land Planning Learning Residential All List Grid --- - Published: 2025-09-19 - Modified: 2025-10-14 - URL: https://voidcr.com/work/ OUR WORK Highlight Hospitality & Wellness Land Planning Learning Residential All List Grid PROJECT EXPERTISE LOCATION YEAR COMING SOON --- - Published: 2025-09-18 - Modified: 2025-09-19 - URL: https://voidcr.com/coming-soon/ COMING SOON We are a global design practice, consciously driven by the interaction between humans and nature. OUR PHILOSOPHY REGENERATIVE EMERGENT HOLISTIC TRANSCENDENT InstagramLinkedinFacebook --- --- ## Entradas - Published: 2025-10-14 - Modified: 2025-11-18 - URL: https://voidcr.com/shift-esperanza/ Only 30% of the land will be developed, preserving the remaining 70% as protected conservation area... SCOPE Land planningArchitecture DEVELOPER Shift Esperanza AREA 44 hec The master plan envisions a community grounded in sustainability and harmonious coexistence, where residents support and care for one another. A detailed analysis of the site’s natural, social, and cultural conditions informed the design program, which begins with a regenerative farm and food forest focused on perennial production. These components aim to strengthen the ecosystem’s health, avoid monoculture, and partially supply the community with fresh, local produce. In addition to the residential and commercial areas, the plan integrates craft workshops, art studios, holistic wellness centers, and natural trails with hanging bridges. Only 30% of the land will be developed, preserving the remaining 70% as protected conservation area... . natural ponds and wetlands serve as systems for rainwater collection and treatment... Water management is a key element of the proposal: natural ponds and wetlands serve as systems for rainwater collection and treatment, supporting irrigation, groundwater recharge, and wildlife habitats. The architectural vision of Shift draws inspiration from tropical vernacular life respecting the environment while reinterpreting it through a contemporary and forward-thinking lens. The use of organic materials, open views, and the seamless integration of nature into communal spaces embody a conscious architecture that nurtures the connection between people and their surroundings. Every design decision reflects a deep environmental and social commitment. The carbon footprint of each material is carefully evaluated to ensure minimal impact, while local materials, resources, and labor are prioritized to foster employment and strengthen the regional economy. In doing so, the project honors indigenous knowledge, encourages community growth, and stands as a model for regenerative development in Nosara. The project honors indigenous knowledge, encourages community growth, and stands as a model for regenerative development. ← ALL PROJECTS Related Projects Añade aquí tu texto de cabecera --- - Published: 2025-09-25 - Modified: 2025-11-19 - URL: https://voidcr.com/barrio-vivo/ Barrio Vivo - Void Skip to content Practice Work Philosophy Contact ES Practice Work Philosophy Contact ES Consciously driven Practice ExpertiseManifestoTeamAwardsContact Work ResidentialLand PlanningHospitality & WellnessComercialLearningWorkplace Philosophy Territories © VOID 2026 InstagramLinkedinFacebook --- - Published: 2025-09-25 - Modified: 2025-11-21 - URL: https://voidcr.com/treetops/ Suspended among the treetops, connecting everyday life with the quiet of the forest. SCOPE Architecture AREA 1,269 sqm Treetops redefines the relationship with the surroundings from above: the foliage is no longer a distant horizon, but a constant presence in daily life. Beyond offering privileged views, the project proposes a way of living oriented toward contemplation, quietness, and a deep connection with the forest. Conceived as a dwelling suspended among the treetops, Treetops is an immersive experience where architecture and nature merge into a single gesture. Its pure-lined volumes float above the vegetation, dissolving the boundaries between inside and out to offer a serene, elevated way of living directly rooted in the landscape... . An elevated structure that minimizes ground impact, allowing the ecosystem to flow uninterrupted beneath the architecture. The project adopts a low-impact approach by elevating the structure on stilts, minimizing intervention on the terrain and preserving the existing vegetation. This suspended condition allows the ecosystem to continue its natural processes beneath the building, ensuring a respectful relationship with the environment. To protect local wildlife, the exterior façade was designed to reduce bird collisions, and treated glazing was incorporated to minimize reflections. These environmental and design strategies reinforce Treetops’ commitment to responsible coexistence between architecture and the natural ecosystem. ← ALL PROJECTS Related Projects --- - Published: 2025-09-24 - Modified: 2025-11-06 - URL: https://voidcr.com/casa-seis-patios/ PHOTOGRAPHY: Andres García Lachner Conceived as a livable gallery, every corner is designed as a stage for art & color... . SCOPE ArchitectureInterior Design LANDSCAPING Urbiocr AREA 400 sqm Located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Casa Seis Patios is a single-family residence designed for an art enthusiast seeking a home deeply connected to the natural environment. The project is organized around six patios, strategic voids that articulate the spatial layout, allow natural light and cross ventilation, and dissolve the boundaries between indoors and outdoors through the integration of vegetation in every space. At the heart of the volume lies the main patio, where the house fully opens toward a central pool, turning this space into a true gathering point. Conceived as a livable gallery, every corner is designed as a stage for art and color. This chromatic exploration goes beyond decoration; it is used expressively in unconventional areas such as the bathrooms, giving them a vibrant visual identity that enriches everyday experience. At the heart of the volume lies the main patio, where the house fully opens toward a central pool, turning this space into a true gathering point. The main façade features a system of pivoting panels that regulate the house’s openness to the exterior. When opened, they enhance cross ventilation in the public areas of the home, adapting to the climate and the daily needs of its inhabitants. Materially, combines a sober and warm palette local wood, exposed concrete, metal, and glass come together to reinforce the connection with the natural surroundings. Each spatial transition is carefully designed to favor a gradual movement between light and shadow, integrating art and landscape in a functional and coherent way. Casa Seis Patios aims to fulfill the desire to inhabit the landscape from a place of intimacy, without sacrificing comfort or character. The project embraces an architecture that responds to the climate, allows for the free flow of air and light, and turns daily life into a sequence of relationships with art and vegetation. aims to fulfill the desire to inhabit the landscape from a place of intimacy, without sacrificing comfort or character. ← ALL PROJECTS Related Projects --- - Published: 2025-09-24 - Modified: 2025-11-06 - URL: https://voidcr.com/jungle-gym/ PHOTOGRAPHY: Andres García Lachner This space serves as a shaded refuge, encouraging introspection... SCOPE ArchitectureInterior Design CONSTRUCTION Stealth Development AREA 250 sqm Integrated into a lush tropical environment, Jungle Gym is designed as an open platform immersed in the abundant vegetation. This space serves as a shaded refuge, encouraging introspection and promoting both physical and spiritual wellbeing. Its design responds to these needs through a simple and elegant architectural gesture that seamlessly blends with the natural surroundings. The architectural volume of Jungle Gym consists of two main horizontal planes. The first of these planes appears to float above the ground, minimizing contact with the terrain and thus reducing its environmental impact. This design decision allows the structure to harmoniously merge with the landscape, preserving the natural beauty of the site. The second plane provides necessary shade, protecting the program's functions from natural elements and framing the surrounding landscape, creating a harmonious fusion between the built and natural environments. The natural environment thus becomes an integral part of the architecture... The central concept of Jungle Gym revolves around creating an authentic connection with nature. By placing the structure within the dense vegetation, the design allows users to experience the tranquility and renewal offered by the natural surroundings, fostering a deeper connection with it. The natural environment thus becomes an integral part of the architecture, ensuring that it is always at the forefront of the experience. Among Jungle Gym’s key features is its strategic use of natural light and ventilation, which enhances the user experience while reducing the need for artificial climate control. Large openings allow natural light to flood the interior spaces, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. This abundant natural light reduces the reliance on artificial lighting during the day, contributing to the project’s energy efficiency. Additionally, the design promotes natural airflow, maintaining a comfortable indoor environment without excessive dependence on mechanical systems, which reduces energy consumption and creates a more pleasant and healthy environment. The project’s architectural response is sensitive to its context, employing local materials and construction methods. The minimalist design of the structure, characterized by clean lines and natural materials, seeks to blend into the surroundings, reinforcing its commitment to highlighting the natural context. Jungle Gym expresses the power of thoughtful and contextual design. It demonstrates how architecture can coexist in harmony with nature, offering a serene and functional space that promotes wellbeing. It demonstrates how architecture can coexist in harmony with nature, offering a serene and functional space... ← ALL PROJECTS Related Projects --- - Published: 2025-09-24 - Modified: 2025-11-06 - URL: https://voidcr.com/awake/ Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth... SCOPE Land planningArchitecture AREA 300 hec Located in the heart of the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth this masterplan emerges from the desire to harmonize human development with the natural systems that sustain it. The project begins with an integral reading of the site, acknowledging not only its biological richness but also its cultural and historical depth. Osa is home to diverse communities and ancestral knowledge, and that multiplicity of identities becomes the foundation for a proposal that seeks balance between conservation and habitability. The planning follows a regenerative approach, where the territory becomes the guide rather than the result. Through a detailed study of ecosystems, hydrology, and biological corridors, the project’s main components were defined: a biological research station, an immersive learning center, a wellness retreat, and a set of residential clusters that integrate organically into the landscape. The project represents an opportunity to rethink how we inhabit fragile territories... Every intervention is driven by the premise of giving back more than it takes, minimizing its footprint and promoting ecological restoration. Strategies for siting, materiality, and resource management are derived from the climate, topography, and vocation of the place, understanding that architecture here does not impose itself it accompanies. More than a development, the project represents an opportunity to rethink how we inhabit fragile territories: an exercise that weaves scientific knowledge, design, and environmental sensitivity to regenerate, protect, and learn from the landscape. Every intervention is driven by the premise of giving back more than it takes... ← ALL PROJECTS Related Projects --- - Published: 2025-09-22 - Modified: 2025-11-06 - URL: https://voidcr.com/iglamp/ It is an adaptable system that seeks to merge with the landscape through minimal impact... . SCOPE Architecture AREA 30 - 35 sqm iGlamp emerges as an exploration of the relationship between architecture, territory, and experience. More than a habitable object, it is an adaptable system that seeks to merge with the landscape through minimal impact, proposing a conscious way of dwelling in natural environments. The project is conceived as a lightweight, modular, and transportable structure capable of responding to diverse climatic and geographic contexts. Its design is guided by bioclimatic principles and material efficiency, minimizing intervention on the site while enhancing the sensory experience of inhabiting. Its envelope responds to tropical conditions and adapts to different geographies... Each module can operate autonomously, integrating passive strategies for ventilation, water collection, and energy use. Its envelope responds to tropical conditions and adapts to different geographies through three main configurations: Dry, Montane, and Tropical. More than a shelter, iGlamp is an exercise in synthesis between technique and landscape a space that fades into its surroundings and reveals that architecture, even at its smallest scale, can become an act of respect toward the territory. A space that fades into its surroundings and reveals that architecture, even at its smallest scale, can become an act of respect toward the territory. ← ALL PROJECTS Related Projects --- - Published: 2025-09-20 - Modified: 2025-11-19 - URL: https://voidcr.com/guarumo/ PHOTOGRAPHY: Leonardo Finotti The project is a reflection of the search that has marked our practice in sustainable architecture... . SCOPE ArchitectureInterior Design DEVELOPER Stealth Development AREA 796. 55 sqm Guarumo is a contemporary residence located on the Costa Rican Pacific coast, where the characteristic tropical landscape is harmoniously combined with modern, simple and discreet architecture, all with a high degree of aesthetics / design. The project is located on a steep hillside, so the adequate positioning of the architectural program is essential to guaranteeing a proper adaptation. The staggering of its blocks favors a real adaptation to the topography of the site, minimizing the impact to the soils and avoiding large movements of land and expensive retaining walls. At the same time, it capitalizes on the spectacular views of both the ocean and the dense natural landscape that surrounds it. The heart of Guarumo consists of a void, a fracture in the staggering of the program blocks, which becomes the social meeting point of the project for both residents and guests. The concept of non-matter being the focal point of this development is an intentional irony, as it forces the vegetation to become the protagonist. This common area is equipped with various amenities, among them its infinity pool that reflects a perfect sunset, the bar / bbq and its terrace that extends over the treetops. These provide the perfect setting for a genuine relationship with nature and with the space, creating a unique experience for its users... . architecture influenced by local and vernacular architecture, with a true understanding of the land. The project is a reflection of the search that has marked our practice inn sustainable architecture influenced by local and vernacular architecture, with a true understanding of the land. Challenging a common misconception in tropical design that tends to use non-long-lasting materials in the spirit of a more “natural” aesthetic, our innovative board formed poured concrete proposal, though more difficult to execute, provides a low maintenance solution that will stand the test of time. Some of the elements of sustainable architecture implemented are the strategic positioning of the pool as a source of water in the direction of the prevailing winds to reduce temperatures, the use of natural and local materials such as exposed concrete and wood and the solar protection of the windows through solid eaves. The use of large openings from floor to ceiling breaks the barrier between the interior and the exterior to promote natural ventilation. Finally, the incorporation of surrounding vegetation, the collection of rainwater and treatment of sewage water for irrigation are some of the passive strategies for the development of a sustainable project for a tropical context. Thus, Guarumo is a symbiotic proposal that, beyond trying to dominate the natural environment, positions it as a focal point, an empty space through which the barriers between the built and the autochthonous are broken, the discretion of the design and the imposition of the panoramic beauty, setting the stage for social interaction and... --- - Published: 2025-09-19 - Modified: 2025-11-06 - URL: https://voidcr.com/artflower/ “El Coco”, as it is known locally, is one of the oldest beach communities in the province ... SCOPE ArchitectureInterior Design AREA 12,000 sqm Artflower & Agave is a mixed use complex located in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica. “El Coco”, as it is known locally, is one of the oldest beach communities in the province and continues to be ranked as one of the fastest growing areas of tourism in the country. The site has a sloped topography and a small creek runs through it. The only access point is on the northern side of the property, facing Route 151. The rest of the property is sorrounded by semi dense woodlands. Zoning for the project was based on setbacks determined by the creek. The design for the offices and the workshop is based on local vernacular architecture. The project holds a warehouse, offices, a floral arrangement workshop, an outdoor event hall and a bar. The design for the offices and the workshop is based on local vernacular architecture. Both are located facing the main access point and are separated by a small plaza that leads towards the event hall. The road, parking lot and warehouse are all located parrallell to these buildings. The bar is situated on the highest point of the property so as to offer views of the sorrounding landscape. Materials include polished concrete, glass panels, wood, reed, steel and metal siding. These are used to varying degrees depending on the building program. However, all buildings share a material pallette to give cohesion to the whole project. all buildings share a material pallette to give cohesion to the whole project. ← ALL PROJECTS Related Projects --- - Published: 2025-09-19 - Modified: 2025-11-06 - URL: https://voidcr.com/cocuyo-blanco/ Manzanillo is a secluded beach situated in the outer border of the Nicoya Peninsula ... SCOPE ArchitectureInterior Design AREA 598 sqm Cocuyo Blanco is a house located in Manzanillo, Costa Rica. Manzanillo is a secluded beach situated in the outer border of the Nicoya Peninsula, part of country’s northern pacific coast. It offers touristic activities such as sport fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling. The site has an irregular topography and geometry. It can be accessed through the public road in the south side of the lot. Several autochthonous trees can be found scattered through the terrain, all of which are preserved. Most of the terrain is covered in pasture and offers views towards the mountains of Cóbano Each component of the house is layered out according to how public/private it is. The project consists of 3 separate architectural interventions joined by a continuous walkway. Each component of the house is layered out according to how public/private it is. The first block, the ‘barn’, houses a game room, basketball court, bathroom and guest room. A pool and deck area acts as a link between the barn and the kitchen/dining/living room. Two curved gabion walls enclose both blocks giving continuity to individual spaces and containing the soil above them. A separate block located in a lower part of the property holds two mirrored modules. Each one houses 2 bedrooms and a bathroom and accommodates up to 7 people. All blocks are positioned according to views, solar orientation and topography. Cocuyo Blanco has separate aesthetic languages. Different materials are used to empathize each program. The ‘barn’ and kitchen area combine concrete, stone and metal with glass panels and green roofs. The bedroom block employs corten steel siding and brickwork for exteriors and wood paneling for interiors. All blocks are positioned according to views, solar orientation and topography. ← ALL PROJECTS Related Projects --- - Published: 2025-09-19 - Modified: 2025-11-06 - URL: https://voidcr.com/cachi/ Cachi Wellness Center is located in Cartago, Costa Rica. The town of Cachí lies near the eastern bank of Lago Cachí SCOPE Architecture AREA 530 sqm Cachi Wellness Center is located in Cartago, Costa Rica. The town of Cachí lies near the eastern bank of Lago Cachí, a man-made lake created by damming the river which used to flow past the town. The area is surrounded by coffee plantations and dense tropical forrest. It is a popular spot for local and foreign tourists. The site has over 6 hectares and an irregular geometry. It is accessed through the north side of the property and has a public road on the east. The terrain has a pronounced topography, with the highest point located on the southernmost sector and the lowest in the entry zone. Vegetation varies between dense tropical forrest, pastures and bamboo woodlands. 
 The spa combines natural elements such as stone and wood with the existing vegetation... The lower part of the site hosts most of the project’s amenities such as the restaurant, orchards, farm and pond as well as the front desk and storage warehouse. There are three existing buildings in this area which will be refurbished to meet the Wellness Center’s needs. Guest cabins are located in the middle section of the lot and are placed facing towards two volcanoes visible from the site. Typologies vary depending on the structural support system for each cabin, with one built on stilts and the other resting on the ground. Both seek to connect the user with the natural environment. The spa is positioned on the highest part of the property and lies hidden amongst a bamboo forrest. Materials used in the project vary according to the different programs. The cabins use a combination of burnt wood for exteriors and fine wood for interiors. Metal is utilized for structural elements such as stilts and details like stairs and railing. The spa combines natural elements such as stone and wood with the existing vegetation to convey a sense of connection with the natural environment. ← ALL PROJECTS Related Projects --- - Published: 2025-09-17 - Modified: 2025-11-06 - URL: https://voidcr.com/mar/ To maximize the building’s effect on the community, it is also designed as a flexible space with multiple programatic possibilities. SCOPE Architecture AREA 1,184 sqm MAR (Módulos Autosuficientes Rurales) is a proposal for a new school in Rio Jimenez, Costa Rica. Rio Jimenez is located in a remote area near the country’s Caribbean coast. It has limited access to basic public services such as education and health centers. As such, efforts have been made to increase literacy rates within the town’s population... . Passive climate control strategies are utilized in order to keep interior spaces cool... The project amis to replace the existing education center and double it’s capacity from 400 to 800 students. In order to maximize the building’s effect on the community, it is also designed as a flexible space with multiple programatic possibilities. Over 20 different configurations can be layed out depending on how the space will be used, including a market place on weekends, a town hall, or an emergency shelter in case of a natural disaster. Building materials include wood, glass panneling, movable walls, concrete and metal siding. Passive climate control strategies are utilized in order to keep interior spaces cool and naturally ventilated. The building is also equipped to operate off-grid. ← ALL PROJECTS Related Projects --- - Published: 2025-09-16 - Modified: 2025-11-06 - URL: https://voidcr.com/tropik-works/ PHOTOGRAPHY: Andrés García Lachner The first off-grid residence in Costa Rica, was born out of the investigation of a new way of life rather than a traditional architectonic response. SCOPE ArchitectureInterior Design AREA 215 sqm Tropik Works, the first off-grid residence in Costa Rica, was born out of the investigation of a new way of life rather than a traditional architectonic response. In wanting to establish a balance with the environment, we reimagined the concept of housing, creating an adaptable and malleable solution that grows with time in harmony with nature. We firmly believe that the consumption of renewable energies promotes technological development, as part of the new efficient economic model that is established as an engine of growth and employment. At the same time, these renewable energies are part of the vision promoted by our country to become carbon neutral by the year 2021. If we consider that construction is one of the primary contributors of CO2 emissions, we are forced to assume this challenge and establish the parameters for a new sustainable development. Everything is planned to take only what is necessary, through passive systems that are adapted to different configurations and to each of the living areas present in our country. We have based ourselves on three fundamental principles: efficiency, double functionality and maintaining a closed cycle, where each of these principles is materialized in the architecture. Maintaining a closed cycle is achieved through the reutilization of resources, energy, water and food... Efficiency is established through a prefabricated system that is later put together on site. This allows shortened execution times and reduces the cost of construction, as well as the direct impact over the terrain. The double functionality is reached as the architecture is conceived to fulfill and resolve a specific climatic parameter. Maintaining a closed cycle is achieved through the reutilization of resources, energy, water and food, that are integrated to each other through an organizational system that revolves around an elevated central patio, defining the unit as a living component that breathes from its interior. This organizational system at the same time allows a double relation with nature, since the inhabitable spaces are contained within a natural space. The crossed ventilation, prefabrication, the extraction and induction system which passively takes advantage of the air currents and thermal differences, the reutilization of water for food production and the solar radiation protection, as well as the captured energy stored in a comprehensive system of solar panels strategically positioned to take advantage of energetic performance, are part of the basic strategies which allow us to be an independent, 100% sustainable off-grid system. The crossed ventilation, prefabrication, the extraction and induction system which passively takes advantage of the air currents and thermal differences... ← ALL PROJECTS Related Projects --- - Published: 2025-09-15 - Modified: 2025-11-21 - URL: https://voidcr.com/efc-cabin/ PHOTOGRAPHY: Andrés García Lachner Architecture carved from the mountain and assembled toward the light: a balance between materiality, climate, and forest. SCOPE Architecture INTERIOR DESIGN Diseño Cinco AREA 124 sqm ... A compact service core anchors the project, allowing the tectonic envelope to open fully toward the valley and the oak forest, making the landscape the primary organizer of the space. The EFC cabin, a respectful intervention, is situated in the context of the cold and foggy mountains of Dota, over a hill surrounded by a small forest of oak trees that make up the scenery for this dichotomous project. The visuals, the landscape, orientation, winds and access points were key for the distribution of the program. EFC is an answer to the study of the stereotomy and the tectonic. The project involves a central volume equipped with all the serving spaces required for the adequate functioning of a home: kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room. That is, there are a series of wet spaces focused in the nucleus of the cabin, in such a way that there is efficient use of the resources and installations, and the space for the served areas is liberated. Here the outdoors are integrated with the indoors, being merged together and becoming one. It arises as a stereotomic mass, solid, rocklike, heavy and monolithic that sets itself above ground as if it was born out of it: a continuous, monolithic system that is perforated and sculpted to allow light in the space and its habitability. Next to this volume, the served spaces, living, dining and bedrooms, are directed to both sides in such a way that they open on one face to the valley and mountains and in the opposite direction to the oak forest. The interior/exterior relationship makes the environment the main protagonist of the space. It is projected as a tectonic architecture, meaning of assembly, open and light. It is an architecture articulated between pieces of radiata pine wood, plywood and metallic structures that look for support and cling to the mass, a combination of materials that bring warmth to the space within an already cold context. It is a frigid environment that generates a harmonious contrast between the cold and the warm, the stereotomic and the tectonic, the natural and the man-made, the serving and served spaces to be discovered, inhabited, experimented and lived in by the user. EFC integrates naturally with the mountain: a protective mass, an open structure, and a space that respects the climate and the forest, allowing the place to be lived with simplicity and calm. ← ALL PROJECTS Related Projects --- ---