Private Residence Remodel Part II
Private Residence Remodel in Santa Ana Part II: Transforming Spaces My client reached out to me for a second home renovation project, and I was thrilled for the opportunity to help in transforming her spaces into a reflection of her current self. As humans, we are constantly evolving, and our homes should evolve with us. […]
Designing a Sustainable Glamping Resort in Costa Rica
Designing a Sustainable Glamping Resort in Costa Rica Main building Front view My clients approached me with an exciting project – to design a Glamping Resort in the stunning mountains near Los Santos, Costa Rica. As an architect, I was immediately captivated by the breathtaking site, the most beautiful I’ve ever laid eyes on. Site’s […]
Alegria Village: Building Your Dream Home in Costa Rica
The Exciting Journey Towards a Dream Home in Costa Rica It all began when my clients reached out to me after purchasing their land at Alegria Village in San Mateo, Costa Rica. As an architect, I was eager to meet with them virtually and help make their dream of living in this beautiful country […]
Modern Residential Architecture in Costa Rica: A Marvel in the Jungle
Modern Residential Architecture in Costa Rica: A Marvel in the Jungle Ready for a peek at a wonder of modern residential architecture in Costa Rica? Come with me into the midst of the dense jungles of Manuel Antonio where we will find the marvel that is Casa Beratna. The name, which means “brotherhood”, speaks to […]
Home Remodel: Villa Eden a True Gem in the Jungle
Home Remodel: Villa Eden a True Gem in the Jungle The home remodel of this beautiful villa nested in the jungle was completed a few months ago. Now that some time has passed and the garden has settled in, it looks even more breathtaking than anticipated. The simple lines of the new deck and pool, […]
Furniture Design Project in Uvita
Furniture Design Project in Uvita A few months ago, I had the installation for this project a little further south in Uvita. It was a short project, in which my role as a designer was mostly about the design of the furniture. I produced the blueprints for each piece of furniture as the client requested […]
Luxury Vacation Villa Renovation: New Life in the Jungle
Luxury Vacation Villa: Embracing the Beauty of the Junglee Vacationing in the jungle doesn’t have to mean roughing it in a rustic little cabin. While those little cabins can be nice, sometimes a dazzling luxury vacation villa is more of what you might have in mind. This is exactly what I set out to create […]
Nature-Inspired Costa Rica Designs
Bring the Rainforest Indoors: Nature-Inspired Costa Rica Designs Nature is a perfect muse, wouldn’t you agree? The colors, the designs, the incredible life that is around us all provide an unending source of interior design and decor inspiration. Many of my projects can obviously be categorized as nature-inspired interior design in Costa Rica. Can you blame me? […]
Architectural Project: Building Remodel
ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT: SAVING OLD APARTMENTS BUILDINGS What do you do with an old building that’s falling apart? Do you just tear it all down and startover again?While that might seem the simplest solution, it is neither the most economical option nor the best for the environment. Here at Aurea Designs, we always have your best interest […]
Barefoot Luxury Design at the Marina Pez Vela
Barefoot Luxury Interior Design at Marina Pez Vela Barefoot Luxury Design was the definitively the way to go at the Marina Pez Vela. One of the main tenets of good architecture and interior design is the ability to draw people in. Obviously, for the new visitor center at the world-renowned Pez Vela Marina here in […]