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 Quepos, this is desirable. The marina wanted something with a barefoot luxury vibe that would draw people in, make them feel welcome, and … Continue reading Barefoot Luxury Design at the Marina Pez Vela
It is always my dream to work with eco-friendly materials when I work with architecture. I firmly believe there is no reason why we can’t build comfortable, even luxurious homes, and still be kind to the Earth. Working with my clients at Casa Hacienda Pacifica gave me the opportunity to do just that. From beautiful … Continue reading Boldly Natural Interior Design: Casa Hacienda Pacifica
In this Master Bedroom Interior Design Renovation, the main request from my client was to bring some life, color, and texture to their bedroom. They felt the room was too flat and lacked some energy and character. Check out how the room used to look in these two photos. The walls were plain white, the … Continue reading Master Bedroom Interior Design Renovation
I find the fact that every architect creates and has their own signature design style to be so exciting and challenging. As an architect in Costa Rica, I am working on creating my own signature contemporary tropical architecture style. Why? Well, first of all, contemporary design is my all-time favorite style. Plus, I work in … Continue reading Contemporary Tropical Architecture in Costa Rica
I did this kitchen renovation for a lovely, cozy home located in Ciudad Colón. The previous kitchen was 20 plus years old and because the family had grown over the years, it was no longer working for them. Also, they wanted to have something more modern and simple at the same time. Their main issue … Continue reading Kitchen Renovation Residencial Alhambra
The beautifully modern interior designed Villa Bella Vista is located in the heart of gorgeous Manuel Antonio in the Puntarenas province. It was designed and built to take advantage of its privileged location. With its breathtaking views and modern interior architecture design, this house truly makes you feel like you are living in paradise. The … Continue reading Villa Bella Vista, Modern Interior Design
This beautiful home located in the foothills of San Antonio de Escazú had a TV room that needed some renovation. The owner of the home called me in to help her brighten up the space. She said she just didn’t know where to start. When it comes to interior design, I love the challenge of … Continue reading TV Room Renovation in Villas de San Antonio, Escazú
This project was for the Marina Pez Vela employee area design. They asked me to help them design the seating area, cafeteria, lounge and game areas. My direct client was the general manager of the Marina. With whom I really enjoyed working. Our communication was very clear and easy, which I think was key to … Continue reading Marina Pez Vela Employee Area Design
For this small beach condo kitchen remodel, the client asked me to update it as it looked “tired” and the color palette used was very dark and made the space look smaller and warmer than it had to be. Here are a few images of how the area used to look. Remodeling a small condo … Continue reading Beach Condo Kitchen Remodel Transformation
This condominium project located in Santa Ana, has a very nice club house and pool area, that needed some custom made outdoor furniture. They got in touch with me to help them out design and custom made the outdoor furniture for them. Of course, I immediately went ahead and examined their needs and budget, so … Continue reading Arborea Condominium Custom Made Outdoor Furniture