Anapanasati House / Aarcano Arquitectura

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Text description provided by the architects. This is a house located in the middle of the dry forest of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, a place that used to be a cattle ranch. The work began with the reforestation of the property and selecting the right location of the house: The topography, wind, views and orientation were considered very carefully in that matter.

Anapanasati House / Aarcano Arquitectura - Facade, Windows
© Andrés Gracía

Due to the absence of natural shadow and the lengthy dry season, we conceptualized the space as a folding surface that is separated from the ground, creating a more confortable living space under its protection.

Anapanasati House / Aarcano Arquitectura - Table, Sofa, Windows, Chair
© Andrés Gracía

The house consists in a core of double height that contains the central living area. From here, it’s possible to have views to the surroundings 360°, and also this space connects the rest of the program: three bedrooms, a entertainment room, dinning and kitchen, and two terraces.

Anapanasati House / Aarcano Arquitectura - Image 16 of 21
© Andrés Gracía

We have design a tropical space in its essence: necessity of shadow, natural ventilation, low-tech construction, integration with the natural context, open and outdoor spaces... just to mention some strategies. What differences this house is the spatial configuration: how to be local but not conventional! The space flows through every part of the house, adding particular complexities in each room, and creating the sense of place.

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Cite: "Anapanasati House / Aarcano Arquitectura" 18 Jul 2012. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/254728/anapanasati-house-aarcano-arquitectura> ISSN 0719-8884

© Andrés Gracía

Anapanasati House / Aarcano Arquitectura

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