Jaguar Negro

San Rafael, Costa Rica

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Jaguar Negro

San Rafael, Costa Rica

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Design Lab by Esteban Salazar

Type

Hospitality + Sport › Restaurant

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2020

Jaguar Negro is inspired by the History of Mexico in two ways. The first one is intimately linked to the ancestral heritage of the Aztec culture, already distant in time and characterized by legends that have been transferred from generation to generation. And a second counterpart, much closer to our time, based on the Colonial Hacienda and its way of experiencing space, but brought to the present with contemporary touches that have a lot to do with the use of material. The project is, then, the result of an aesthetic and functional binomial, where graphic design and interior design conspire in order to create total coherence in the concept of this magical project located in 7 Bancas Escazú – Costa Rica.

So, there is a strong narrative resource born of mythical narratives and their protagonists; highlighting the figure of the warrior, the so-called Jaguar Negro, a soldier of excellence, chosen by fate to perform with courage and appreciated by all within their culture. He, as a great host, is the starting point for the design of the soul, presenting itself throughout the space in various forms. And to maximize this experience and sharpen it, the aroma of copal (a type of incense used by these Mexican towns to clean the spirit and spaces) welcomes the visitor from the entrance hall. The mysticism is unique and acquires modernity in details such as the colors used, in emerald green, oranges and burnt gold, in honor of the totems and Gold, metal closely related to the pre-Hispanic tribes. Undoubtedly, the symbolism and cosmogony (understood as a way of perceiving the Universe) of these people, also have their place of honor in various decorative resources and in the signage, forcefully recalling the soul of civilizations already iconic.

All these resources coexist with the reminiscence of the enclosure to an old house, which could well be located in an Agave crop and stands out for its refinement and simplicity at the same time. These details of a Mexican hacienda, such as wood, wicker, mud and volcanic stone, can be observed throughout the space, generating together a visual spectacle full of harmony and movement. A large suspension in the middle of the main hall, as well as the railings, adorned in mecate and strategically placed pieces of macramé, are part of a contemporary language and a twist of this traditional past. The lighting, a relevant theme, allows to make Jaguar Negro a delight to the senses at nightfall, when the drama takes over the place, playing with pinkish tones and awakening the soul of the warrior. In synthesis, Jaguar Negro is a true tribute to Mexican identity and its essence, represented in a meeting of eras that go hand-to-hand and coexist to offer a magical and unique experience.

7 Bancas – Escazú, Costa Rica | 2020
Construction: Domo Albino
Landscaping: Proverde
Photography: Andrés García Lachner

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