
cantilevered swimming pool extends out from studio saxe's 'villa nuri' in costa rica
studio saxe designs its 'villa nuri,' to reflect the client’s interest in honoring local culture and the frequent presence of wildlife.
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benjamin garcia saxe set up studio saxe, his own practice, in san jose, costa rica in 2004 with the aim of exploring our relationship with the natural environment through architecture. since then, studio saxe has grown into an award-winning international practice made up of a multidisciplinary team, creating buildings and spaces by blending technological innovation with handcrafted techniques to form truly sustainable designs.

studio saxe designs its 'villa nuri,' to reflect the client’s interest in honoring local culture and the frequent presence of wildlife.






the project seeks to blend with its natural surroundings, while opening to the dramatic ocean and mountain views.
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International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026