‘Weightless’ timber rooftop shades studio saxe’s latest residence in Costa Rica.
CASCADA DE LUZ: A HOME FILLED WITH CASCADING SUNLIGHT
Hidden along the lush mountains of Bahia Ballena, Costa Rica, the newly completed Cascada de Luz by Studio Saxe brings a remote escape overlooking the vibrant surf town of Dominical. Sunlight filters through the home‘s canopy, casting a soft glow on the interiors, while breezes carry the scent of native flowers. The residence is a celebration of its surroundings, inviting guests to experience the beauty of the Costa Rican landscape, backdropped by the sound of crashing waves.
Upon arrival, guests are offered glimpses of the scenic ocean through the trees. The perforated blue roof panels mimic the color of the horizon, creating a sense of visual continuity. Under the home’s expansive, perforated overhang is cool and inviting arrival area, through which soft light casts patterned shadows to recal a dense jungle floor….