This Modern House In Costa Rica Sits Under A Dramatic Large Angled Roof

August 18, 2017

Cañas Arquitectos have designed this modern house in the Papagayo peninsula in Costa Rica, that's surrounded by forest and has water views.

Photography by Jordi Miralles

 

Cañas Arquitectos have designed this modern house with a sloped flat roof, that’s located in the Papagayo peninsula in Costa Rica, and is surrounded by forest.

 

Cañas Arquitectos have designed this modern house in the Papagayo peninsula in Costa Rica, that's surrounded by forest and has water views.

Photography by Jordi Miralles

The house, designed to enjoy the views, has an infinity edge pool and a walkway that leads out to a deck that extends away from the house.


This modern house, designed to enjoy the views, has an infinity edge pool and a walkway that leads out to a deck that extends away from the house.

Photography by Jordi Miralles

The pool that merges with a terrace that surrounds an outside living room in its entirety, making the covered outdoor space like an island.


This modern house has a pool that merges with a terrace that surrounds an outside living room in its entirety, making the covered outdoor space like an island.

Photography by Jordi Miralles

A large ‘stepping stone’ provides access to the lounge that sits directly below the master bedroom. Off to the side of the lounge is a hot tub.


A large 'stepping stone' provides access to this modern outdoor lounge that sits directly below the master bedroom. Off to the side of the lounge is a hot tub.

Photography by Jordi Miralles

Stepping inside, the interior opens up to a double-height ceiling. Large sliding glass doors open up to the outdoor space and provide ample light to the living, dining and kitchen areas.


The interior of this modern house has a double-height ceiling. Large sliding glass doors open up to the outdoor space and provide ample light to the living, dining and kitchen areas.

Photography by Jordi Miralles

The main living space is open plan, with the living room at one end. The floor-to-ceiling glass walls ensure that the view can always be enjoyed, and the single orange armchair ties in with the orange paint and stools used in the kitchen.


The main living space in this modern house is open plan, with the living room at one end. The floor-to-ceiling glass walls ensure that the view can always be enjoyed, and the single orange armchair ties in with the orange paint and stools used in the kitchen.

Photography by Jordi Miralles

Separating the living room from the kitchen, is the dining area. A simple white dining table is surrounded by tan dining chairs.


Separating the living room from the kitchen in this modern house, is the dining area. A simple white dining table is surrounded by tan dining chairs, and the dining area opens up to the deck and pool.

Photography by Jordi Miralles

The kitchen has minimal cabinets, with the island home to the oven and cooktop. A bright orange wall adds a pop of color to the space.


This small and modern kitchen has minimal cabinets, with the island home to the oven and cooktop. A bright orange wall adds a pop of color to the space.

Photography by Jordi Miralles

Upstairs, there’s a bathroom with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that provide a view of the forest outside.


This modern bathroom features floor-to-ceiling glass walls that provide a view of the forest outside.

Photography by Jordi Miralles