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Beyond the indoor/outdoor experience of each space, the architecture of the home provides a constant reminder of Florida's tropical nature. A series of extended rooflines, soffits and high windows introduces light and shadowplay throughout the interior rooms, tracking the sun throughout the day. Photo: © Seamus Payne

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Designed for the consummate bachelor, this house has a small footprint. With taller than expected ceilings and lots of views and light, the house feels expansive. Although the owner requested a traditional cottage, he preferred clean, contemporary detailing to support his modern and oriental art collections. This attitude carried over to the treatment of the exterior skin. The monochrome play of horizontal and vertical rhythms was executed in siding of Grade A, clear cedar. Windows sandwiched between the counter and wall cabinets in the Laundry Room and open transoms above cased openings in the Foyer add notes of surprise and delight.

Designed for the consummate bachelor, this house has a small footprint. With taller than expected ceilings and lots of views and light, the house feels expansive. Although the owner requested a traditional cottage, he preferred clean, contemporary detailing to support his modern and oriental art collections. This attitude carried over to the treatment of the exterior skin. The monochrome play of horizontal and vertical rhythms was executed in siding of Grade A, clear cedar. Windows sandwiched between the counter and wall cabinets in the Laundry Room and open transoms above cased openings in the Foyer add notes of surprise and delight.

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Overview: Wing-like roofline houses a dramatic white villa in Costa Rica jungle. Studio Saxe was commissioned to design a villa on the hilltops of Santiago in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. The primary objective was not only to provide dwellers with a connection with its jungle surroundings but also to generate an intimate relationship with an amazing view of the shoreline which brings its dwellers back to a more profound appreciation of the natural world. Concept Studio Saxe decided to create a large roof that would house within a series of bedrooms and living spaces that would all be turned sideways in order to face the prominent views. Interstitial spaces within the living volumes create gaps that enhance a deeper connection to the natural surroundings whilst moving about the dwelling. Design Every space in the home has been angled to view the ocean, and this twist creates a geometric relationship between the roofline and the spaces that became the primary element of design that both addresses the need for large overhangs (for climate control and comfort) but also generates a literal connection between the view and every space. This white house in the jungle acts as a canvas so that morning and sunset light reflect on its surfaces creating an array of colors that vary throughout the day. The angled surfaces also allow for the reflection of shadows and the textures of nature to play within the interstitial spaces that exist between the living spaces. Construction Due to the remoteness of the location and difficult access, Studio Saxe decided to create a light steel frame that could be prefabricated off-site, brought, and assembled in a fast and effective way. This not only ensured the quality of the construction in a very remote location, but it also allowed the process of construction to be very light touch and the intervention on the site to be very minimal while creating the sensation of large open spaces that bring the view in and at the same time are protected by a large roof held by steel “I” beams. Sustainability At Studio Saxe we believe that proper design with nature should be the first focus of sustainability and thus, this villa has been oriented properly to take advantage of predominant winds for cooling. Also, long overhangs protect from the sun and the rain in the most critical parts of the day creating comfort without the use of energy. A light touch construction method meant that the impact on the site was minimal during the implementation of the villa and the extended roofline also serves as a means to collect water and energy generation.