Beautifully Elegant Circular Home in Costa Rican Rainforest

Nestled in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, this stilted home is perched in the treetops, and looks out onto the lush rainforest surrounding.  A complete ring design, the circular corridors feature a full open-air layout, with living quarters located along the perimeter.

The wood slat ceiling and open circular courtyard create a stunning design that feels like it landed softly in the rainforest. It features two bedrooms, and an open shared living area that seamlessly blend together.

Studio Saxe is responsible for the design, which went to great lengths to protect the natural environment, as the house was constructed. This included minimal foliage removal, and the stilts, which allow animals to still utilize the land underneath the home.

The home is also entirely self sufficient with its power, combining solar panels and hydropower.

Read more about the design and build of the home on the Studio Saxe website.

Via UrDesign:

“Building in proximity to Corcovado National Park, which hosts approximately 3% of the planet’s biodiversity, demanded a sensitive and responsive approach. The house was scaled to a minimum footprint to avoid removing vegetation around the clearing. It was raised on stilts with narrow footings to prevent disruption to the groundwater and allow animals and root systems to cross below.

In a region characterized by extreme heat and humidity, our goal was to create a comfortable living environment without mechanical cooling. This was achieved by raising the home off the ground and including louvered openings to encourage passive ventilation. The white insulated roof helps keep the house cooler by reflecting sunlight and reducing heat absorption.

The home is entirely self-sufficient, generating power through a photovoltaic array and a hydro turbine in a nearby stream, which also supplies drinking water. Energy-efficient lighting and responsibly sourced materials, such as teak and cork, further reduce the environmental impact.”

-StudioSaxe