the sculptural roof is constructed using a lightweight framework that forms a succession of platform-like shapes at varying heights.

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studio saxe frames views toward the lush jungle while crafting its casa azúcar to feel like a contemporary garden pavilion.

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studio saxe's 'QUIN surf residences' in nosara, costa rica showcase an harmonious integration with nature.

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the two twin villas appear to levitate over the steep slope, gazing out to the pacific ocean.

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built without walls, the off-grid home interacts with its engulfing flora and fauna which roam through freely.

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ocean views emerge through the jungle to create a contemporary oasis crafted with locally-sourced materials.

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the structure incorporates automated irrigation systems that use rainwater, and orchards with edible plants that the occupants can collect for personal consumption.

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studio saxe blends the tropical jungle into the beach house while creating a bioclimatic comfort for people to enjoy the outdoor experience.

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studio saxe pushes its casa bell-lloc into the ground, creating the illusion of a one-story house and only revealing its true size inside.

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studio saxe decomposes the mass of the building into a series of breezy pavilions with overlapping roofs.

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