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SHALA HOUSE SCHEMATIC DESING

NOSARA, COSTA RICA

2024

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS, DESIGN AND THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS IN TOTAL AND PARTIAL FORM, ARE PROTECTED BY WHAT ARTICLE 8 OF THE REGULATION FOR THE CONTRACTING OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE SERVICES OF T H E C . F. I . A . T H E O R I G I N A L D R A W I N G S A N D D O C U M E N T S A R E T H E E X C L U S I V E P R O P E R T Y O F T H E A U T H O R , T H E C U S T O M E R M AY K E E P C O P I E S O F T H E S E A N D O T H E R D O C U M E N T S , W E L L U N D E R S T O O D T H A T T H E Y W I L L U S E T H E M O N LY, I N E V E R Y T H I N G C O N C E R N I N G T H E W O R K D E F I N E D I N T H E C O N T R A C T, I T W I L L B E M A N D AT O RY T O U S E A L L P R E T A PA R T O R T H E W H O L E O F A P R O J E C T, C O M M U N I C AT E I T I N W R I T I N G T O I T S I N T E L L E C T U A L A U T H O R B E F O R E U S I N G I T.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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G EN ERA L CO N C E P T

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SIT E ANALYSIS

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DES I G N S C H E ME S

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R E FE R E NCE S

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SITE ANALYSIS

01/SITE ANALYSIS: TOPOGRAPHY AND ELEVATION The slope of the terrain is visually represented using a color code, making it easier to identify areas with steeper inclines and contributing to the planning of the house’s placement.

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1. TERRAIN 0% - 10% 10% - 20% 20% - 30% 30% - 40% 40% - 50%

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01/SITE ANALYSIS: WATER RUN The natural terrain channels runoff flow towards the property’s edges, taking advantage of the slope in its favor. This creates an optimal central space for the house’s location.

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01/SITE ANALYSIS: WIND DIRECTION The following chart shows the prevailing wind direction, which comes from the southwest and moves northeastward. This information guides the arrangement of the house to take advantage of natural ventilation.

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01/SITE ANALYSIS: SUN PATH The following diagram details the annual movement of the sun on the terrain, guiding the orientation of the house to optimize views and promote an efficient design that maximizes natural light.

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01/SITE ANALYSIS: GREEN MASS AND VIEWS The presence of vegetation in the environment not only influences the ideal location of the house in relation to the terrain’s topography but also directs the dwelling towards the most prominent visual elements, such as the ocean and the lush mountain vegetation that surrounds it.

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VIEW 1

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VIEW 3

VIEW 4 21

VIEW 5

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01/SITE ANALYSIS: SENSORIAL ANALYSIS The following analysis aims to integrate data on topography, runoff, and immediate context to assess various situations within the property related to views of the forest, levels of privacy, sound experience, and property accessibility

Zone 1 Acces to the residential area

Zone 2 West residential placement, view potential to the forest

Zone 4 The vegetation mass creates a visual and auditory barrier to the property, providing a sense of privacy and tranquility within the property

Zone 6 The southern entrance can serve as a secondary access to the property.

Zone 3 East residential placement proximity to the forest

Zone 5 West base.

Intimate and quieter space

Zone 7 Central Valley Intimate and quieter space

Zone 8 South forest The vegetation is denser, which creates more shade and a cooler temperature.

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01/SITE ANALYSIS: DEVELOPABLE AREAS The following analysis aims to identify optimal areas within the project for housing placement, utilizing prior data related to factors such as sunlight exposure, runoff, terrain slope, and site phenomenology

Base 1 The area closest to the entrance.

It provides an optimal field of view towards the forest. The placement of the structure on the terrain can follow the natural slope of the land.

Forrest area In this section of the property, the terrain is level, but experiences a high level of moisture due to runoff. The utilization of this area can be more ephemeral in nature for the project, serving as a landscape extension of the house that connects with the nearby forest and river.

Project placement

Base 2 This area shares proximity with the forest located to the east of the property, creating a sense of privacy and tranquility for the project

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Our designs, inspired by the region’s rich cultural heri modern and sensual aesthetic. Inside, a captivating pl natural elements to create an ever-evolving sensory e layout encourages exploration and discovery, forging a one can find a peaceful and relaxed oasis, where creat

These designs are a modern and inspired statement o natural world, fostering a dynamic synergy and profou ininity constitutes an integral element in the conceptu that communicates the inherent qualities of this conce

We have identified characteristics that encapsulate th and harmonious integration with the surrounding na of the design. This space stands as a catalyst for the s system that surrounds us, thus contributing to synchr

itage and rugged beauty of the landscape, embody a lay of light and shadow welcomes visitors, harnessing experience that is both sexy and spacious. The flowing a connection between the spaces and curiosity. Here, tivity is boundless, and expression is encouraged.

of our commitment to harmonize architecture with the und connection to the lush tropical environment. Femual essence of this project, aimed at becoming a space ept through abstraction, namely sensuality.

his notion, such as horizontality, lightness, openness, atural environment, contributing to the spaciousness sensory phenomena and cycles present in the natural ronization with nature.

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FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

Associated with femininity in architectural design:

Horizontality:

Light:

This principle pursues balance and serenity in spaces. The house is guided by a system of linear order, optimizing visual axes and flow along the terrain. It aims to achieve harmony and openness between the built and the natural environment.

Light plays an essential role in architecture, being one of its fundamental pillars. Without light, there is no architecture, and in this context, light actively participates in domestic spaces, allowing the perception of temporality through its immersion in every corner of private spaces.

Transparency:

Lightheartedness:

Characterized by fluidity in the visual field, fostering dynamic interaction and an awareness of the relationship between internal space and the external landscape. It facilitates a connection with nature, generating feedback that raises awareness in the user and enhances sensitivity to the relationship between the environment and ourselves.

Through this principle, the house seeks to delicately integrate with the natural surroundings, aiming to directly fuse the built footprint with the surrounding landscape.

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SHALA HOUSE

DISTRIBUTION

FLOORPLAN

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Main House Guest Houses Court Meditation Deck

SITE PLAN

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FLOORPLANS

1. Entry Foyer 2. Living 3. Kitchen 4. Pantry 5. Terrace 6. Pool 7. Parking 8. Powder Room 9. Stairs 10. Laundry 11. Shala Indoor: 125.95 m2 Outdoor: 175.98 m2

LEVEL 1

Visits Parking

Access

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Street

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FLOORPLANS

12. Circulation 13. Master Bedroom 14. Master Bathroom 15. Secondary Bedroom 16. Secondary Bathroom 17. Studio Indoor: 190.75 m2 Outdoor: 33.27 m2

LEVEL 2

Total Indoor: Total Outdoor:

316.7 m2 209.25m2

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SHALA HOUSE

VISUALIZATION

ACCESS

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ENTRY

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THE SKIN

Geometric abstraction process.

The Tree of Life

Sacred geometry involves patterns and shapes with spiritual, symbolic, or mystical significance, associated with universal principles,

divinity, and cosmic forces. Used in various cultural and religious traditions, these forms include the circle, square, triangle, spiral, and hexagon, found in ancient architectural structures, religious art, and mandalas. It is believed that these forms possess spiritual properties that influence consciousness, promoting harmony and connection with the divine.

This geometry is used as a basis for composing textures that interact with the house at its main entrance through a process of abstraction.

Pattern

Modulation

A pattern is incorporated, resulting from the overlap between filled and empty areas within sacred geometry. In this way, from the outset, the texture of the skin, modulation, and the pattern that will infuse dynamism into the vestibule space of the dwelling are achieved. that influence consciousness, promoting harmony and connection with the divine.

The modulation creates complete coverage on the surface that protects the vestibule, ensuring uniformity and control among openings that interact with light and the construction of the envelope.

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ENTRY FOYER

LIVING ROOM & DINNING

LIVING ROOM & DINNING

LIVING ROOM & DINNING

EXTERIOR FACADE

EXTERIOR FACADE

EXTERIOR FACADE

EXTERIOR FACADE

EXTERIOR FACADE

EXTERIOR FACADE

SHALA

EXTERIOR FACADE

GUEST HOUSE

DISTRIBUTION

FLOORPLANS

1. Kitchen 2. Dining 3. Bedroom 4. Bathroom 5. Parking Area: 36.5 m2/ each

LEVEL 1

Street

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FACADE

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REFERENCE IMAGES 83

GENERAL

GENERAL

ENTRY SKIN

SHALA

GUEST HOUSE