Set within El Bosque in Nosara, Perla Negra reimagines Nicoya’s vernacular wooden architecture for contemporary living. Blending local material memory with a renewed spatial experience shaped by forest, light, and quiet restraint.
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nosara, costa ricaperla negra
typology: residential
scope: preliminary studies, master plan, schematic design, construction documents, site visits, work coordination, sourcing, interior design
location: nosara, guanacaste, costa rica
status: ongoing
year: 2026
area: 250.3 m²
Perla Negra builds upon this philosophy, weaving the character of local architecture into a contemporary expression. It does not aim to rise above nature, but to settle within it — camouflaged by the forest, present yet restrained.
the sustainable process of Perla Negra
❋ sensitivity to its site the footprint covers just 30% of the property, preserving nearly all existing trees, with only two common species removed.❋ passive design strategies including cross-ventilation, careful orientation, tree shade integration, and elevated structures that allow airflow while preserving the natural terrain.❋ low-carbon material strategyextensive use of locally sourced teak wood from plantations, helping reduce the project’s transportation carbon footprint.❋ minimal ground impactonly 30 m² of the structure touch the ground, allowing wildlife movement and natural runoff to pass beneath.
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