The main objective of this spectacular Costa Rican home's design is to allow the house to fully enjoy the forest as if it were its own garden. The master bedroom and bathroom are situated in a privileged position with views of the tropical outdoors. Imagine the beauty and poetry that sunrises emanate against such splendorous views. This goal led to an elongated floor plan, in which all interior spaces have views of the nearby forests.
A large social space houses the living room, dining room, and kitchen. This space was intended to have a terrace for enjoying the outdoors. On either side of this space are the parents' bedrooms, and on the other, the children's bedrooms, creating three distinct areas in the house. The site has a slight slope, which was taken advantage of by designing small slopes in the transitions between these three areas, adding an extra touch of interest and tension to the garden. Terraces supported by inclined beams transform the garden into an evocative and practical space.
The ceiling layout reflects the desired scale of the spaces and the visual opening to the forest. The largest ceiling begins in the master bedroom and rises to its highest point on the terrace facing the kitchen. This slope, and the unevenness of the floor, ensure that the floor-to-ceiling height is appropriate for the scale of a bedroom. The upward slope toward the forest gives the impression of entering, reinforced by the slanted windows.
The second roof, above the other bedrooms, slopes in the opposite direction, giving the spaces a smaller scale and openness, suitable for children. The living room, dining room, and kitchen occupy most of the ground floor. All three areas are within a single space. The living room elevates the concept of simplicity to such a degree that it consists of only a few pieces of furniture: a sofa, a floor lamp, and a coffee table.
The master bedroom and its ensuite bathroom are situated in a privileged position with views. This has the advantage of eliminating fear of losing privacy, as the height, layout, and absence of occupants at the front protect the room from prying eyes. A concrete wall separates the master bedroom from the bathroom, both seamlessly connected to the exterior thanks to large windows. The bed rests on a built-in headboard painted electric blue, as are the walls of the sink. A glass side table serves the bed covered with white linens and a burgundy plaid.
The bathtub and shower are arranged around a wall covered with white mosaic tiles, allowing the stunning tropical light streaming through the large windows to be enjoyed from both sides. The restrooms face the glass wall overlooking the interior courtyard.