There are homes that blend into nature, and then there are homes that become nature itself. In the hills of Faro Escondido, Casa Meerwald is an exploration of what happens when architecture stops trying to contain life and instead lets it flow through every wall, stair, and window. Designed by Saxe Studio, one of Costa Rica’s most forward-thinking architectural firms, this residence challenges the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living, a balance often spoken of, but rarely achieved with such clarity.
$6,200,000 | 5 BEDS | 6 FULL BATHS | 3 INT. PARKING + 12 EXT. PARKING
2,886m2 PROPERTY | 1,400m2 CONSTRUCTION
What I love about this house is that it never feels closed. Wherever you stand, you’re connected to the ocean or the mountains. It’s the kind of place where you instantly breathe differently.
Clari Vega, Managing partner, The Agency Costa RicaIn a recent conversation, the architect shared that the intention was to open up the house in every direction, not only toward the ocean, but also toward the mountains and the surrounding jungle. The result is an immersive experience in which nature becomes part of the home’s rhythm: light filters through layers of greenery, air moves freely across open corridors, and the scent of the forest finds its way into the home. Even the staircase, wrapped around a living garden, embodies this philosophy: a reminder that movement through space can be an act of sensory connection.
Architecture as a Choreography of Discovery
One of the most captivating ideas behind Casa Meerwald is the notion of discovery. Unlike many ocean-view homes that reveal everything at once, this residence conceals its story behind mystery and movement.
As the architect describes, the entrance does not immediately disclose what awaits inside. Instead, each step through the home unfolds like a choreography, moving from shaded entryways to luminous open terraces, allowing to experience wonder before understanding. This design narrative transforms the simple act of entering a house into a journey.
Dialogue and Design
Casa Meerwald transcends the concept of luxury as material abundance. Its value lies in the experience it creates: a sense of living within art, guided by design that responds to the natural world rather than overpowering it. Located in Faro Escondido, one of Costa Rica’s most prestigious gated communities, the home enjoys access to a private beach, clubhouse, and Los Sueños Resort’s marina and golf course, all while remaining just an hour from San José.
It invites its residents to live in constant dialogue with the landscape, where every sunrise, shadow, and breeze becomes part of the home’s living architecture.
