Escazú, San José
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Instinto Estudio is a Costa Rican studio focused on sustainable tropical architecture, co-founded by architects Alejandro González Zamora and Laura Morelli Lizano. Its portfolio is mostly residential, with homes in Nosara, Península Papagayo, Santa Teresa and the Central Valley, alongside hospitality, masterplanning and mixed-use projects. The studio's own office is in Escazú.
Each project is designed to fit its setting, weighing local materials, current technology and social, economic and environmental impact. Laura Morelli's postgraduate training in architecture, energy and environment informs the studio's attention to warm, humid climates.
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Nosara, Guanacaste · 2024
A 567 m² residence in Nosara, listed by the studio as built in 2024. The project team included Guidi Estructurales for structure, Green Go for landscape and C+C Consultoría y Construcción as builder.
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A 352 m² house on a hilltop in Nosara, built in 2024, with views toward the Pacific and the surrounding ridges. Wood, earth-toned floors, local stone and textured ceramics form the interior palette, while the pool, gardens of native species and an outdoor shower extend daily life outdoors.
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Architecture · Interiors · Residential
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Architecture · Interiors · Residential
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Architecture · Interiors · Residential
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