villa heartwood
beachfront property
As its name suggests — Villa Heartwood is a house inspired by nature and meticulously designed with an incredible attention to detail in wood.
The entire main structure of the house is built using 30-year-old teak wood, crafted by master carpenter Steve Chapelle from the United States. Also, the exterior decks are constructed using Guayacán wood imported from Panama, salvaged from the canal's lake.
The client's vision for the house was to create a completely unique experience unlike anything found in the area, to create an atmosphere with the exterior landscape. To achieve this, existing trees were carefully preserved and seamlessly integrated into the design.
Native plants were carefully selected for landscaping, minimizing maintenance requirements and reducing water consumption.
typology: residential
scope: preliminary studies, master plan, schematic design, construction documents, site visits, work coordination, sourcing, interior design
location: playa garza, costa rica
status: completed
year: 2023
area: 482.67 m2
