Designed by the renowned Costa Rican architect Bruno Stagno and located in Escazu with outstanding views of the city and the higher elevations this beautifully designed contemporary house boasts over 5900 sq. ft. of living space.

Constructed on relatively even terrain on a lot boasting a variety of trees this house required an entirely independent bedroom area and a single level.

A linear hall dissects the house from side to side and serves as the internal union between the bedroom area and the remaining areas of the house. From the second floor, this naturally illuminated spine is perceived as the single unit that integrates the house.

The materials utilized-teak for the frames, doors, windows, and floors; flat red roof tiles; and bricks for the solarium and the laundry area. These materials were left in their natural state to provide colors to the house. The walls are white and covered with textured plaster.

The roofs are either one-sided or two-sided diagonals with free-falling eaves. The roofs appease and contrast drastically with the aggressive contours of the brick walls. Some corners have no eaves but are protected and shaded by extensions of the roof.

The uninterrupted height of the dining room area is enriched by the curved hall that leads to the studio. From the studio, the roof supporting brackets can be distinguished and appreciated against the open vacuum below.