Architecture Awards 2021

40 BUILD 2021 Architecture Awards May21080 Best Contemporary Tropical Architecture Firm - Costa Rica Renowned for its striking views, volcanoes, beaches and rainforests, Costa Rica is an architect’s paradise. There is so much potential that can be tapped by talented designers who want to embody the best of the region.; We take a look at the award-winning team at Salagnac Arquitectos to see how their contemporary tropical style unifies nature, climate and human comfort has achieved the remarkable in BUILD’s Architecture Awards 2021. We profiled the firm and the dynamic duo that founded it to discover how they have established a reputation in the country as being on the best luxury tropical residential architecture firms in operation today. ased in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Salagnac Arquitectos has quickly become a firm renowned for its ability to offer the best luxury tropical residential architecture. Founded in 2006, under the capable leadership of its principal architects, Evangelina Quesada and Lucca Spendlingwimmer, the business has gone from strength to strength in its ability to deliver truly breath-taking results. Both Evangelina and Lucca trained in Costa Rica, and bring their unique personal knowledge of the region to every project. Their work revolves around a belief that contemporary tropical architecture promotes the maximum integration of the building and the environment, in order to diminish the impact it causes on nature. What this type of architecture entails is that human comfort can be accomplished by means of efficient energy consumption systems, bioclimatic design strategies and advanced technology. This innovative architectural approach integrates, the environment, technology and aesthetics into a beautiful, coherent product. The dynamic duo’s methods of designs are inspired on the reticular geometry used in historic architects, from Filippo Brunelleschi to Le Corbusier, Salagnac Architects have searched and applied the use of this type of geometric systems that provide organization, logic and harmony to their projects, no wonder why different architecture schools are now taking their projects as element of study. It is this extraordinary level of architecture which has seen the firm go from strength to strength, receiving countless positive reviews, a loyal client base and an impeccable portfolio of work over the years. Another key to this amazing success is the personalised and exclusive service offered by the team. Every project is unique and inimitable, drawing on years of architectonic analysis and research. No stone is left unturned in the search for designs that can truly represent the innermost desires of the team’s clients. Fortunately, the natural beauty of a region such as B Costa Rica inspires the best in the team, and they thrive on the creation of projects which promote the experience of nature and a high quality of lifestyle. This connection to the natural world, and ensuring that architecture has an empathetic relationship with it is one of Salagnac’s key qualities. Their designs are intended to flow into the landscape as opposed to overpower it. It’s impossible not to want the majesty of the region flowing through a design, from the smell of the flowers to the distant murmur of a hummingbird’s wings. Both Evangelina and Lucca know that it is a privilege to be surrounded by nature is the most important experience of this projects, and that is why their designs connect to environment in many different ways. The desire to sustain this incredible location is built into the very fibre of every design from the Salagnac team. They embrace bioclimatic concepts and nature friendly construction methods wherever possible, with the sober use of materials and decoration, as well as an attention to human scale and the logic of design that leads to incredible efficiency during construction. The use of technology such as solar energy or water efficiency are also important in their designs allowing for the creation of buildings that are certain to thrive for months and years to come. By connecting nature, healthier lifestyle, and architecture theory, Salagnac Architects has built a name as a studio which offers a high-level of design and incredible use of spatial quality. Looking ahead, the firm has a number of exciting projects in the pipeline, which will help them to further establish their reputation as being one of the best contemporary tropical architecture firms, not just in Costa Rica, but in the whole world. Contact: Lucca Spendlingwimmer Company: Salagnac Arquitectos Web Address: www.salagnacarquitectos.com