21/05/2026
Introducing Casa Akiga
Hidden within a sloping jungle site overlooking the ocean, Casa Akíga is designed as a gradual discovery through the landscape. Rather than revealing itself immediately, the house remains partially embedded within the terrain, allowing nature to take precedence.
As one moves through the property, the architecture begins to unfold through shifting light, vegetation, and framed views toward the horizon. Immersed within the jungle while still connected to the distant ocean, the experience is shaped by a constant relationship between shelter, openness, and landscape.
Project: Casa Akiga
Architecture:
Landscape Design:
Builder: Frame Construction
Structural Engineer: Sotela Alfaro Ltda
Photography:
Location: Cabo Velas, Guanacaste, Costa Rica