Welcome to the Jungle! Casa Contenta, nestled in the stunning landscape of Islita, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, epitomizes a harmonious blend of contemporary architecture and the natural beauty of its surroundings. This residential project is designed to provide a tranquil oasis, fostering a deep connection between indoor living spaces and the lush environment. With a focus on comfort, functionality, and aesthetic appeal, Casa Contenta is an exemplary model of modern tropical living.

This residence explores contrast as a spatial narrative—where warmth and depth meet clarity and light. Rich wood paneling wraps the social areas in a continuous architectural gesture, integrating storage, display, and art into a living backdrop that feels both curated and intimate. Against this textured envelope, sculptural furniture in vivid tones introduces moments of play and personality, activating the space with energy and softness. Expansive glazing dissolves boundaries between interior and landscape, drawing nature into daily life. In private areas, darker materials and controlled light create a contemplative atmosphere, transforming bathing and rest into immersive experiences. The project balances precision with warmth, creating a home that feels expressive yet grounded—an environment designed for connection, comfort, and discovery.

Design studios Zürcher Arquitectos and Taller KEN took cues from the lush forests around San José while designing this courtyard house. Casa Las Vistas is set into a hillside that overlooks the landscape surrounding Costa Rica's capital city.

Casa V is located in San Jose and set into a hillside that opens up towards a backyard with a tropical bamboo surround. The modern residential property was designed by local firm Parq Architecture, while the interior design was carried out by Taller KEN, which has offices in San José, Guatemala City and New York. It was created as a primary residence for a couple who collects contemporary Latin American art which adorns the residence.

Casamigos is conceived as a home for gathering—where architecture frames friendship, landscape, and shared experience. Organized around generous social spaces, the design encourages fluid movement between interior and exterior, dissolving boundaries to embrace light and nature. Warm materials and tactile finishes create an atmosphere of comfort and ease, while carefully composed volumes introduce rhythm and spatial clarity. Private areas offer moments of retreat, balancing openness with intimacy. Casamigos transforms domestic architecture into a setting for connection—where everyday life unfolds through warmth, discovery, and meaningful interaction.

A playful residential design that reimagines everyday living within a sculptural spatial composition. The project’s forms and materials invite curiosity and spontaneity, allowing inhabitants to discover shifting perspectives throughout the home.

A private residence where thoughtful material choices and open spatial flows create a calm, contemporary environment. Its simple yet expressive architectural gestures speak to tailored living designed for comfort and connection.

This residence balances refined modernity with a deep engagement to context and climate. Strategic openings and considered materials coalesce to make a sense of refuge that resonates with place.

A bespoke living environment that layers spatial moments, tactile finishes, and thoughtful detailing to cultivate a strong sense of presence and inhabitant delight.