PORTFOLIO VOID

2023

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VOID

ETHOS What we believe

VOID is an architecture studio that develop conscious design strategies to encourage our clients’ projects to develop their maximum potential.

VOID

ETHOS What we believe

As an office we have a strong conviction that every project we develop, be it private or public development, should be thought to impact its immediate local context in a greater way.

VOID

ETHOS What we believe

Architecture mediates between environment and its users

Impact on local context and people

Innovation: changes for growth

VOID

2012-2023

Team

VOID

RICARDO SEVILLA

PARTNERS Founding

linkedin Ricardo Sevilla Gaitan

Ricardo, a collegiate architect in both Costa Rica and Panama, began his professional experience with OPB Arquitectos, acquiring technical design knowledge, skills that today are key to his practice as a professional. He also worked at KIREBE, absorbing the experience of one of the largest developers nationwide with corporate, commercial, educational and residential projects. Today, with his 9 years of experience and graduated with honors from the School of Architecture and Internal Space of the Veritas University, he works as Director of our Execution Practice Area.

SERGIO FRUGONE

linkedin Sergio Frugone Roca

Graduated with honors from the Veritas University School of Architecture and Internal Space in 2011, Sergio serves as Director within the Experience Practice Area. He has more than 9 years of professional experience in designing master plans, museums, hotels, shopping centers, mixed-use buildings and residences. After completing his studies, he worked at the international firm Gensler, developing projects in North and Central America. In addition, he has served for 6 years as professor of Design in his alma mater, and was invited to give the Urbanism and Landscape workshop at the XXIV Latin American Conference of Schools and Faculties of Architecture, CLEFA in 2012.

FELIPE ROSSI

linkedin Felipe Rossi

Felipe counts with 9 years of experience involved in one of the most prestigious architecture firms in the country. His time at Garnier Arquitectos allowed him to venture into the development and execution of largescale and complex projects, such as free-trade zones, hotels, corporate centers, and residences. This acquired knowledge allows him to apply his skills in all our projects today, leading our Performance Practice Area. Felipe studied Landscape Design at Veritas University and then graduated with honors from the School of Architecture and Internal Space.

VOID

2012-2023

Team

VOID

Professionals Design

“We doesn’t intend to be a traditional office but rather a creative studio where we believe in multidisciplinary processes and promote a strong culture of collaboration. We believe that this way of working allows for critical and thoughtful discussion which opens new perspectives and opportunities when undertaking a project.”

2012-2023

Intentions

DESIGN

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User defined

We are an office structured on three pillars that involve design (experience/performance/ execution) and that converge in their center with the client, reminding us what is most important in each project.

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2012-2023

Intentions

ANALYSIS

CLOSED LIFE CYCLES Sustainability as a form of conscious design

Natural lighting and ventilation

Water and energy efficienc y

Site and climat e analusis

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Each project is designed according to the coined term “Closed Life Cycles”, avoiding waste and promoting an efficient use of resources. Thus, as part of their social initiatives, they also seek to develop one or two pro bono projects per year that have a positive impact on marginalized and at-risk communities.

Low impact settlement Design and innovation

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SUSTAINABILIT Y

Optimizing material resourses

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CYCLE CONCEPT

Energy, water and carbon managment

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Regional priorit y Vernacular construction practices

Reduced environmental Impact

Integrated process

Awareness and education

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Local labor and supplier

VOID

2012-2023

Office

VOID

In numbers Experience

/10 +107 years projects of work

designed in more than 6 typologies Educational Wellness Master plan Residential Comercial Corporate

/10,392 sq.m built

/500K sq.m designed

Selected

Projects

/01

2012 / 2023

Residential Projects

2020 / GUARUMO

Contemporary architecture in the middle of the Costa Rican Pacific.

Location Area Developer

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica 797 sq.m Stealth Development

2021 / CASA PATIO

The courtyard as the soul of the project; a tribute to traditional colonial design.

Location Area

San José, Costa Rica 335 sq.m

2016 / TROPIKS

The first off-grid house in Costa Rica, was born with the investigation of a new lifestyle.

Location Area

Playa Grande, Guanacaste, Costa Rica 215 sq.m

Selected

2012-2023

Projects

/02

Comercial Projects

2019 / BULALI

It combines restaurant, bakery and co-working that complement each other.

Location Area

Santa Ana, Costa Rica 253 sq.m 2019 / CHIMPA

Creation of atmospheres for the exhibition of design pieces.

2019 / SENCHA

Brand redesign, rejuvenating it and making it closer to the end user.

Location Area

Santa Ana, Costa Rica 77 sq.m

Location Area

Escazú, Costa Rica 38 sq.m

Selected

2012-2023

Projects

/03

Corporate Projects

2022 / TORRE 1028

A new model of urban real estate development with a sustainable and technological approach.

Location Area

San José, Costa Rica 82,900 sq.m

2017 / CENTRO DE CONVENCIONES

Spaces that allow the configuration of the space according to the user’s requirements.

Location Area

Escazú, Costa Rica 17,200 m2

Selected

2012-2023

Projects

/04

Master Plan Projects

2017 / LA CARAÑA

Equestrian facility operating since 1969, when it became the country’s first equestrian club.

Location Area

Santa Ana, Costa Rica 70,608 m2 2017 / MONTE DE ORACIÓN

Holistic health and wellness complex.

Location Area

Alajuela, Costa Rica 164 ha

Selected

2012-2023

Projects

/05

Educational Projects

2017 / MAR

Flexible spaces that offer several programmatic possibilities to maximize social impact.

Location Area

Limón, Costa Rica 1,184 sq.m 2017 / FILII

It seeks to develop the physical, social, and emotional aspects of children.

Location Area

Santa Ana, Costa Rica 11,810 sq.m

Selected

/06

Projects

2012 / 2023

Hospitality and Wellness Projects

2017 / MONTE DE ORACIÓN

Holistic health and wellness complex.

Location Area

Alajuela, Costa Rica 164 ha

2019 / CACHÍ

Natural elements, stone and wood as protagonists.

2022 /IGLAMP

Modular, sustainable habitable structures that allow you to enjoy an experience with nature.

Location Area

Cartago, Costa Rica 5,150 sq.m

Location Area

55/65 sq.m

Alinea

Project data

2023| Residential project

Dominical Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Status Area Program

En proceso 36 ha 23 residences Hotel

TERRACES 30/45% MAX.

LOTS SUBDIVISION

TRAILS / PEDESTRIAN

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LOT 01

LOT 13

11,197.4 M2

10,001.8 M2

15

12,700.1 M2

22

14

10,314.3 M2

10,122.9

01

LOT 02

LOT 14

01

EXISTING ACCESS + ROAD

18,356.0 M2

10,122.9 M2

EXISTING ACCESS + ROAD

02

LOT 03

LOT 15

02

ADDITION ROADS TO ENABLE + LOTS

14,449.2 M2

10,088.5

13

ADDITION ROADS TO ENABLE + LOTS

LOT 16

03

10,002.2 M2

10,088.5 M2

WAT E R D RA I N AG E PAT H S - R E T E N T I O N B O D I E S

12

LOT 17

04

10,341.8 M2

10,062.5 M2

TERRACES FOR CONSTRUCTION (30-45%MAX.)

05

LOT 06

LOT 18 10,010.5 M2

LOTS SUBDIVISION + AMENITIES

LOT 07

LOT 19

07

PEDESTRIAN WALKING TRAILS

10,008.7 M2

10,034.4 M2

PEDESTRIAN WALKING TRAILS

08

LOT 08

LOT 20

08

MASTER SITE PLAN

10,021.9 M2

10,008.5 M2

MASTER SITE PLAN

W A T E R D R1A9 I N AG E PAT H S - R E T E N T I O N B O D I E S 10,034.4 M2

11

LOT 05

TERRACES FOR CONSTRUCTION (30-45%MAX.)

10,017.9 M2

03

10,042.4 M2

04

LOTS SUBDIVISION + AMENITIES

1C E S S + R O A D EXISTING 2 AC 10,095.9 M2 ADDITION2 R0O A D S T O E N A B L E + L O T S 10,008.5 M2

12,700.1 M2

LOT 04

WAT E R D RA I N AG E PAT H S - R E T E N T I O N B O D I E S

07

04

10,017.3 M2

18

T E R R A C E S10,010.5 F O RM2C O N S T R U C T I O N ( 3 0 - 4 5 % M A X . )

10

05

10,031.0 M2

17

L O T S S U B 10,062.5 D I V I SM2I O N + A M E N I T I E S

05

07

09

10,437.3 M2

10,341.8 M2

PEDESTRIAN WALKING TRAILS

08

10,021.9 M2

08 MASTER SITE PLAN

07

10,008.7 M2

LOT 09

LOT 21

10,437.3 M2

10,095.9 M2

LOT 10

LOT 22

10,031.0 M2

10,314.3 M2

LOT 11

LOT 23

10,017.3 M2

10,607.7 M2

23

10,607.7 M2

01

02

10,001.8 M2

03

05

16

04

10,002.2 M2

03

06

14,449.2 M2

10,017.9 M2

02

LOT 12

18,356.0 M2

10,042.4 M2

01

11,197.4 M2

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53

58

EXISTING ROAD

55

57

ROAD EXTENSION

59

WATER EASEMENTS

TERRACES 30/45% MAX.

AMENITIES + HOTEL n

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01 . S EC U R I T Y F R O N T G AT E 45.20 M2

02 . SALES OFFICE

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16

45 .00 M2

03 . MEDIA ROOM / CO-WORKING

21

30 .00 M2

13

04 . COFFEE + KITCHEN

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60 .00 M2

20 12

05 . GYM

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06 . SPA

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12

90 .00 M2

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30 .00 M2

07 . YOGA

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45 .00 M2

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11

08 . POOL + DECKS + BAR LOUNGE CROPS

230 .00 M2

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09 . STUDIOS (X6)

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CROPS

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55 .00 M2 POR UNIDAD

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130 .50 M2

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120 .00 M2 POR UNIDAD

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T RA I L - C I R C U L AT I O N 492.80 M2

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P . PARKING 367.95 M2

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MASTERPLAN

63

AMENITIES + HOTEL 44

Cloud House Alinea

Soil House Alinea

Waterfall House Alinea

Jaguar

Project data

2023| Residential project

Santa Teresa Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Status Area Levels

En proceso 523 m2 2

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SUN PATH

SLOPE ANALYSIS

WIND ROSE 44

MONTE DE ORACIÓN

Project data

2017 | Masterplan

Atenas Alajuela, Costa Rica

Status Area

On going 164 hectáreas

The project consists of 35 different programmatic typologies. These are organized and grouped into 4 different ‘clusters’: Spiritual health and well-being, Hospital and residential, Arts and culture, and Commerce, entertainment, administrative and convention centers.

Each cluster is located in the property from the most public to the most private programs. Different organization schemes are used for each. These include circuits, nodes, grids, neighborhoods and varied circulation methods depending on each program. The overall project employs a combination of all.

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LA PERLA

Project data

2017 | Masterplan

Liberia Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Status Area

Project 680 ha

It seeks to establish a self-sufficient development structure, capable of maintaining a balance with the ecosystem, and with closed cycles that generate a neutral impact on the environment.

Likewise, the aim is to implement the buffer concept between the natural and the productive, where both elements coexist in balance thanks to the abundant availability of resources such as land, water, energy and natural landscapes. Likewise, through the strategic use of the land in sustainable production programs, the project seeks to give back to the educational community; and the scientific community, facilitating access to the abundant biodiversity of the Guanacaste conservation area. Additionally, it tries to promote an architectural adaptability through the interaction of programs, allowing a symbiosis between the user and the environment. All this in a unique scenographic context, where the landscape will be the differentiator of the experience in each activity. It is the concept of a new rural urbanism.

La Perla Grounds

Winds

Existing infrastructure Wind Project

Runoff

Existing use / Livestock Flows

Topography

Intervention areas

La Perla Programs

RELACIÓN GENERAL DE PROGRAMAS

CENTRALIZADO

NODOS

INTEGRADO

RELACIÓN ENTRE PROGRAMAS

Programa principal

Programa articulador

Programa principal

Programa articulador

VEGETACIÓN

ARTICULACIÓN DE RECORRIDO

Se ubican las zonas verdes con mayor proximidad, para establecer puntos de conexión de recorridos.

Se establecen los puntos de conexión que tendrán los recorridos, tanto petonales como vehículares.

Programa principal

LOOP

PROGRAMAS CON MULTIPLES ARTICULACIONES

MIXTO

ZONA PROTEGIDA

CURVAS DE NIVEL

Se establece un recorrido protegido por medio de vegetación.

Se ubican las zonas más expuestas de la propiedad, articulando por medio de puntos que permitan el recorrido.

MORFOLOGÍA DE PROGRAMAS

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PROGRAMAS CON ARTICULADOR CENTRALIZADO

RELACIÓN PROGRAMA Y RECORRIDOS

AGRUPAMIENTO

PERFORADO

SEGREGADO

ADAPTACIÓN DE PROGRAMA

BLOQUE

BANDAS

Study of the systems Organization schemes

ADAPTACIÓN TOPOGRÁFICA

MEDIAR ENTRE VEGETACIÓN

ARTICULACIÓN DE RECORRIDO

ZONA PROTEGIDA

Se establecen los puntos de conexión que tendrán los recorridos, tanto petonales como vehículares.

Se establece un recorrido protegido por medio de estructuras.

Development of flows

Masterplan La Perla

Guarumo

Project data

2020 | Residential project

Santa Teresa Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Status Area Levels

Buil 796 sq.m 4

Guarumo is a contemporary residence located on the Costa Rican Pacific coast, where the characteristic tropical landscape is harmoniously combined with modern, simple and discreet architecture, all with a high degree of aesthetics / design.

The project is located on a steep hillside, so the adequate positioning of the architectural program is essential to guaranteeing a proper adaptation.

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica Section

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica Facade

Casa Patio

Project data

2010 | Residential project

Santa Ana San José, Costa Rica

Status Area Levels

Built 335 sq.m 2

Reminiscent of colonial houses where the living areas surround a central patio, Casa Patio is configured as a modern and tropical version of this traditional design. By blurring the lines between exterior and interior, a neutral palette of white walls allows greenery to take center stage, providing multiple views of the natural landscape that surrounds this fun and inviting home.

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica Floor plan 01

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica Floor plan 02

Tropiks

Project data

2020 | Residential project

Playa Grande Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Status Area

Built 215 sq.m Off-grid 1

Level

Tropik Works, the first off-grid house in Costa Rica, was born with the research of a new lifestyle more than a traditional architectural response.

Everything is planned to take only what is necessary, through passive systems that adapt to different configurations and to each one of the life zones present in our country.

Section Tropiks

Cabaña EFC

Project data

2015 | Residential project

Jardín de Dota San José, Costa Rica

Status Area Levels

Built 124 sq.m 1

The EFC cabin, as a respectful intervention, is located in the surroundings of the cold and misty mountains of Dota, on a hill surrounded by a small forest of oaks that make up the setting for this dichotomous project.

The visuals, the landscape, orientation, winds and the relationship with the access were decisive for the distribution of the program.

Cabaña EFC Diagram

IGLAMP

Projects data

2020 | Sustainable modular structures

Status Area

Project 55 - 65 sq.m

It proposes an alternative to create a vacation home model that offers to disconnect and reconnect with nature. These sustainable modular structures allow a direct experience with nature and the environment, without compromising comfort and safety.

Montane Module

Dry Module

Cocuyo Blanco

Projects data

2019 | Residential project

Manzanillo Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Status Area

Built 598 sq.m

The project consists of 3 separate architectural interventions joined by a continuous walkway. Each component of the house is layed out according to how public/private it is. The first block, the ‘barn’, houses a game room, basketball court, bathroom and guest room. A pool and deck area acts as a link between the barn and the kitchen/ dining/living room. Two curved gabion walls enclose both blocks giving continuity to individual spaces and containing the soil above them.

Cocuyo Blanco Floor plan

Cocuyo Blanco Volumetric

Marbella

Projects data

2022 | Residential project

Marbella Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Status Area

Project - sq.m

In a privileged location with impressive views of the sea and surrounded by mountains, Mar.Bella frames the landscape with a large suspended volume of continuous parasols that protects the interior spaces. Its set of scales with horizontal lines celebrate the panoramic vision that becomes one with the sea, its design of openings and enclosures create the sensation of a portico with a cantilevered roof that allows air to pass through and erase the interior-exterior limits.

Bouroncle /02 Marbella

Datos dedata Projects proyecto

2019 | Residential 2022 Proyecto Residencial project

Santa María de Dota Marbella San José, Costa RicaRica Guanacaste, Costa

Status Estatus Área construida Area

Project Proyecto - sq.m m2

Conceptualized En una ubicación as aprivilegiada binocular, the con volume vistas impresionantes magnifies viewsalof mar the y rodeada deforest surrounding montaña and respectfully casa Mar.Bella positions enmarca itself el paisaje in the context, con un gran volumen making the geometry suspendido respond de to doble the piel slopecontinua of the site.⁣ que protege los ⁣⁣espacios interiores. Su juego de escalas con líneas horizontales celebran la visión panorámica que se vuelve una con el mar, su diseño de aperturas y cerramientos crean la sensación de pórtico con una cubierta voladiza que permite el paso del aire y borra los límites del interior con el exterior.⁣

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CAÑAFISTULA

Project data

2020 | Masterplan

Liberia Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Status Area

On going 21,821 sq.m

Cañafístula is inspired by the symbiotic relationships that occur in natural ecosystems. Use Permaculture as a method to achieve a beneficial association of the community and the project with the site where it is located.

Embrace new age values around ​​ health, wealth, education, and relationships to build a conscious community.

CORAL

Project data

2020 | Residential project

Hermosa Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Status Units

Project 39 housing units

It is an accessible residential development that seeks to provide an affordable housing offer for residents of the area with criteria of sustainability, urban planning, landscaping and design. It has sports amenities, social meditation, tree canopy net, lagoons and consumption as a garden.

Typology 01

Typology 02

BULALÍ

Project data

2019 | Retail

Santa Ana San José, Costa Rica

Status Units

Built 253 sq.m

BULALI is a restaurant and bakery located in Lindora, Costa Rica. The area is known for its sprawling residential developments, corporate centers and a diverse gastronomic scene

Isometric

Floor plan

SENCHA

Project data

2019 | Retail

Escazú San José, Costa Rica

Status Units

Built 38 sq.m

Sencha Tea Bar is a shop in Avenida Escazú, one of San José’s busiest shopping/corporate centers. The wide variety of dining and retail options make it a popular destination among visitors and locals alike. The strategy is a brand redesign for Sencha Tea, rejuvenating and bringing it closer to the final user, not just in the architectural style which is more colorful and modern but also in their value proposition, expanding the line of products to offer prepared beverages.

Isometric

Section

CHIMPA

Project data

2019 | Retail

Santa Ana San José, Costa Rica

Status Units

Built 77 m2

CHIMPA is a boutique furniture and decoration store located in Lindora, Costa Rica. It’s designs focus on re-using and re-imagining materials and objects to create unique pieces, whilst maintaining a low carbon footprint.

It is located on the north-east corner of the Plaza Futura commercial center and is accessed through an internal green plaza, offering exterior views on all two of its facades.

Isométrico

Planta arquitectónica

MERCADITO

MONTEVERDE

Project data

2017 | Retail

Escazú San José, Costa Rica

Status Units

Project 870 sq.m

Mercadito Monteverde is an urban food market located in Monteverde, Costa Rica. The area is famous for the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, the first private area for the conservation of wildlife established in Costa Rica. It houses 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity and receives over 250,000 visitors yearly.

Floor plan

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