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Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Project Featured on Mar 22, 2015
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2013
SIZE
100,000 sqft - 300,000 sqft
BUDGET
$10K - 50K
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During our walks through the site, we encountered several archeological pre-Columbian pieces made of lava, rock, and clay. We realized that the local humble flora and fauna of the region inspired our ancestors. They were not about jaguars and eagles; on the contrary, the little cocoons, thorns, and seeds inspired them. From there, we explored similar sources of inspiration to create the arts and crafts. With that in mind, we created the architectural concept for the project.
Through the design process, the biggest challenge was the site conditions. The 28-acre oceanfront parcel presented an irregular topography with a level difference of 200 feet between the highest and the lowest point. The buildings were configured in a way to optimize land use and construction efficiency and were strategically located to have a low impact on the natural water pathways. Orientation was determined by natural ventilation, daylight, and ocean views.
There was a sincere approach in the materials used and a genuine absence of nonlocal ones. We brought a naturalist approach to balance modern design with touches of character that could blend into the natural surroundings such as woven textiles, solid woods, and carved local artifacts.
The program was divided into four components: the guest rooms, composed of seven building blocks of two and three stories high. The restaurants scattered along the project in three distinct spots, one of them with direct access to the beach. The main building composed of a lobby, meeting rooms, and terraces is encountered through a courtyard. Finally, an 11,000-square-foot sanctuary spa located at the tip of the site is a final destiny into the deep natural forest.
Through the design process, the biggest challenge was the site conditions. The 28-acre oceanfront parcel presented an irregular topography with a level difference of 200 feet between the highest and the lowest point. The buildings were configured in a way to optimize land use and construction efficiency and were strategically located to have a low impact on the natural water pathways. Orientation was determined by natural ventilation, daylight, and ocean views.
There was a sincere approach in the materials used and a genuine absence of nonlocal ones. We brought a naturalist approach to balance modern design with touches of character that could blend into the natural surroundings such as woven textiles, solid woods, and carved local artifacts.
The program was divided into four components: the guest rooms, composed of seven building blocks of two and three stories high. The restaurants scattered along the project in three distinct spots, one of them with direct access to the beach. The main building composed of a lobby, meeting rooms, and terraces is encountered through a courtyard. Finally, an 11,000-square-foot sanctuary spa located at the tip of the site is a final destiny into the deep natural forest.
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