Monte Del Barco Resort
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
– Type: Hospitality
– Square Footage: 200 Key Hotel, 312 Condos, 283 Townhomes, 166 Villas
– Services Provided: Planning, Architecture
The lush Costa Rican jungle landscape, sea air and the fauna of the rainforest all bring to life an inspired concept design for the Residences at Monte del Barco. Where water and jungle dance together like a beautifully choreographed play the Residences at Monte del Barco will caress the undulating terrain to hide in hillside mist that is the mystery of this beautifully natural site. As the story unfolds the Residences will create the soothing approach to the Fairmont Resort at Monte del Barco.
The condominium units of Monte del Barco have been appropriately located to afford the maximum access to services and leisure activities. These units offer a distinguished contrast to the flowing backdrop of the rainforest by assuming a sophisticated angular character; one that shows off a style and attitude for those insisting on a more active lifestyle. The units are open and fresh; stylish in their every appointment be it wall finishes or vanity cabinets. The juxtaposition of this styling with the landscape also speaks to the open space provided as part of the Sports Plaza and surrounding activities; open, fresh and active.
As the guests travel along the fluid entry road past dense jungle and massive rock outcrops the hillside townhomes will appear. Tucked tightly into the landscape these open loft residences seek to provide hidden access from below and revealing views from atop. The graceful roof tops like those of the hotel compliment the rolling yet dramatic slopes of the jungle hillsides. Again the units are open and fresh; doors that fully retract, ceilings that slope up and away and glass, protected from the sun, which invites the spectacular views of Monte del Barco.
As the golf course and its spectacular contrast of canopy trees and manicured green turf unfolds the villas with their spreading plans and undulating roof forms begin to dot the landscape. As pavilions mixed into the natural edge these unique villas offer the luxury of style affording golf course views with both sea and hillside as backdrops. Designing the villas as “pavilions”, allowing the trees to intertwine and water to grace the edge these residences provide the ultimate experience for both owner and guest to become truly one with this magnificent landscape.
A stunning contrast once again of earth and sea the human experience is maximized by this ultimate melding of nature and the built environment. Whether the choice is condominium with the open terraces, the lofty townhomes along the hillsides or the hidden and dramatic villas which embrace the flora of the jungle floor this one of a kind enclave will offer the ultimate in resort living in the most incredible location on earth.