Tamarindo 360

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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Tamarindo 360

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Firm

Saballos Arquitectos

Type

Residential › Apartment Multi Unit Housing

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2025

SIZE

25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft

BUDGET

$5M - 10M

Tamarindo 360 reimagines coastal living as a continuous dialogue between architecture and horizon.
Located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the project emerges from a privileged site with panoramic views toward Langosta, Tamarindo, and Playa Grande. The client’s vision called for a boutique residential development that could fully capitalize on these views while responding to the demands of a tropical climate. The primary challenge lay in balancing exposure and protection—maximizing openness to the landscape while ensuring comfort against intense sun and seasonal rains, all within a sloped terrain.
The design responds through a series of stepped volumes that follow the natural topography, organizing 11 apartments within a 5,600 m² footprint. A strong horizontal expression defines the project, articulated by continuous, fully habitable balconies that extend living spaces outward. This creates a predominant 30/70 relationship between interior and terrace, reinforcing an outdoor-oriented lifestyle. At the core, a central atrium with interconnecting bridges structures circulation, introducing natural light and cross ventilation while transforming movement into a spatial experience. Above, origami-inspired roofs bring an organic and sculptural identity; despite their varied geometries, each element was carefully engineered to manage solar exposure and heavy rainfall.
Material selection draws from the local context, incorporating natural wood, stone, and light-toned finishes that enhance durability and climatic performance while grounding the project in its surroundings. Glass railings further dissolve visual boundaries, allowing uninterrupted views across the landscape.
Ultimately, Tamarindo 360 proposes a restrained yet expressive architecture that integrates climate, materiality, and spatial experience—offering a contemporary model for tropical living defined by openness, adaptability, and a deep connection to place.

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Tamarindo 360

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Tamarindo 360

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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