Studio Saxe

Pasha

Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography

Pasha

Studio Saxe

ARCHITECTS
Studio Saxe

ENGINEERING & CONSULTING > ELECTRICAL
DYNAMO electromecánica

ENGINEERING & CONSULTING > STRUCTURAL
Sotelo Alfaro

LEAD TEAM
Benjamin Garcia

GENERAL CONSTRUCTING
Shmulik Construction

PHOTOGRAPHS
Selva Studio Photography

AREA
1025 m²

YEAR
2022

LOCATION
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

CATEGORY
Houses

OVERVIEW.

Nestled along the breathtaking shores of Costa Rica, this project emerges as a beachfront sanctuary that marries the comfort of modern living with the untouched beauty of its coastal surroundings.

Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography
Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography

Our international clients commissioned us to transform a pristine estate into a collection of residences designed for communal living and private retreats, giving birth to Pasha – an innovative architecture and communal harmony.

CONCEPT

Pasha is conceptualized as an architectural embrace between the lush natural environment and the azure of the ocean.

Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography
Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography

A constellation of smaller homes encircles a grand villa, each structure designed to vanish into the landscape while offering unobstructed views and direct engagement with the sea’s elemental power.

The choice of natural materials and expansive outdoor living areas ensures every moment is infused with the ocean’s rhythm.

Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography
Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography

DESIGN

Studio Saxe’s vision materialized through a blend of enduring materials and locally sourced sustainable teak wood, crafting expansive terraces crowned with sugarcane ceilings.

This design ethos fosters a profound connection with nature, inviting the outdoors in. Pavilion-like structures create secluded retreats that convene in communal celebration within the main villa’s generous embrace.

Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography
Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography

SUSTAINABILITY

By elevating the structures we can protect it from the coastal elements and minimize environmental impact, allowing the land to breathe and flourish.

The design incorporates extended rooflines and strategic vegetation to shield interiors from the tropical sun while facilitating natural cooling, integrating aesthetic grace with ecological sensitivity.

Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography
Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography

CONSTRUCTION

A distinct architectural language blends robust concrete with the organic warmth of wood, enabling a modular approach that celebrates precision and craftsmanship.

This innovative strategy allowed for the replication of design elements across the estate, showcasing a high level of detail.

Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography
Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography
Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography


Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography
Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography
Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography
Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography
Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography
Pasha
© Selva Studio Photography


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Studio Saxe
T +506 4030 6053
Studio Saxe
San Jose, PO Box 206-1225, Costa Rica