Where architecture meets the elements.Perched above the popular beach of Playas del Coco, this award-winning residence—locally celebrated as “The Glass House”—is a one-of-a-kind fusion of natural beauty and contemporary design in Costa Rica. Set on a dramatic hillside, this unique home is anchored into a massive rock formation, a defining feature of its architecture. For those seeking exceptional real estate in Playas del Coco, this residence truly stands out.Designed by a landscape architect, this luxury home embraces its natural surroundings. What could have been a design challenge—a towering rock face—was transformed into a stunning focal point. The rock was not removed; instead, it was integrated. Today, it supports key structural elements and flows naturally into the living space, seamlessly blurring the lines between modern architecture and nature. This unique design makes it a standout for luxury real estate in the area.Design Philosophy and LayoutFrom the beginning, the vision for this residence was clear: create a seamless dialogue between indoor living and the powerful natural elements outside. The result is a modernist masterpiece that feels at once open, light, and deeply rooted in its environment.Glass walls and sliding panels open to panoramic views of the bay on one side and a lush protected forest on the other, creating a visual corridor between ocean and jungle.Floating rooflines supported by exposed concrete columns give the structure an airy, almost weightless presence, while also reinforcing the home’s relationship with the site.Organic integration: The home’s layout follows the natural contours of the land, with the monolithic rock formation visibly incorporated into multiple interior and exterior spaces.Textural continuity: Indoor and outdoor surfaces flow seamlessly through the use of consistent materials—polished concrete floors, natural stone, and custom wood finishes—that extend into open-air terr

Contemporary house with poolSardinal (Costa Rica)
Price :
$1,600,000
($4,571 / m²)
Surface350 m²bedrooms5 bathrooms5 land3,465 m²

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