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Garden Trends in Costa Rica with Tere Silva

Luxury home gardens are the protagonists of a quiet, modern, and holistic lifestyle. In Costa Rica’s capital city of San José where a relatively cool…

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Provençal Style in Heredia

Each region and style offers unique architectural details, often transported into home design in other parts of the world. Provençal architecture is the evolution of…

Architecture & Construction

3 important questions to ask an architect before hiring for luxury home design

The first question to ask is who is really going to do the job, be involved in the design process and execution of the project.…

Design & Finishes

Luxury or Gourmet? Captivating Kitchens in Costa Rica

Every day we hear from luxury property owners and buyers in Costa Rica about their home preferences, including a wide range of simple, odd and…

Design & Finishes

San José 1850-1950: Architecture in a city with a rich history of coffee, luxury and refinement

Despite the changes the capital of Costa Rica has experienced over the years, the past still exists within the city. In downtown San José we…

Architecture & Construction

Who is SARCO Architects?

SARCO Architects is a small-sized boutique, luxury high-end architectural design firm based in San José, Costa Rica. The firm works internationally, on projects throughout the…

Architecture & Construction

The main tools in architectural services

The main tools to know in architectural services are several, but, the very first tool you need to know about today’s architectural services is also…

Architecture & Construction

The history of SARCO Architects

The history of SARCO Architects goes back to Roderick Anderson, a second-generation architect whose father was the original founder of the firm. He worked for…

Architecture & Construction

What’s the architectural design process and why is it important to understand?

The first step is the creative part that is born from the conversation with the clients about the needs and desires of the project, including…

Architecture & Construction

What types of projects use Gaviota systems?

Gaviota Costa Rica has large projects in the country. The main one, and the one that opened the doors to this market and is still…