![The sweeping and expansive angled roof of this modern home, which is lined with wood, allows for cross ventilation during the rainy and humid months.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-sloped-wood-roof-240321-811-01.jpg)
Studio Saxe has completed a new home commission in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, that includes a sweeping roof and unobstructed views.
![The sweeping and expansive angled roof of this modern home, which is lined with wood, allows for cross ventilation during the rainy and humid months.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-sloped-roof-240321-811-02.jpg)
As the home is perched on the hillside and is located on a steep lot, the lower level has been sunk into the ground, making the main social areas of the house at entry-level. This also creates the illusion of a one-story house from the street.
![The sweeping and expansive angled roof of this modern home, which is lined with wood, allows for cross ventilation during the rainy and humid months.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-sloped-roof-240321-811-03.jpg)
The sweeping and expansive angled roof, which is lined with wood, protects the house and frames a feature entrance pool that cantilevers over the jungle.
The roof also allows for cross ventilation during the rainy and humid months of the year.
![The sweeping and expansive angled roof, which is lined with wood, allows for cross ventilation during the rainy and humid months.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-sloped-wood-lined-roof-240321-811-04.jpg)
Inside the home, the main social areas include an open floor plan with a large wood ceiling floating over the space.
![Inside this modern home, the main social areas include an open floor plan with the large wood ceiling floating over the space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-living-room-sloped-wood-ceiling-240321-811-05.jpg)
Sliding glass walls connect the interior spaces with the balcony, while the roof overhang shades different areas throughout the day.
![Sliding glass walls connect the interior spaces with the balcony, while the roof overhang shades different areas throughout the day.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-overhanging-roof-balcony-240321-812-06.jpg)
The swimming pool is also located on the main level of the home, extending out over the jungle.
![A modern house with a swimming pool that overlooks the jungle.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-swimming-pool-240321-813-07.jpg)
![A modern house with a swimming pool that overlooks the jungle.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-swimming-pool-240321-813-08.jpg)
On the other side of the swimming pool is the master bedroom with a sliding glass door that opens to its own outdoor space.
![This modern master bedroom has a sliding glass door that opens to its own outdoor space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-bedroom-glass-wall-240321-814-09.jpg)
In one of the bathrooms, a floating wood vanity sits below a horizontal mirror that has a warm glow from the hidden lighting behind it.
![In this modern bathroom a floating wood vanity sits below a horizontal mirror that has a warm glow from the hidden lighting behind it.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-bathroom-backlit-mirror-240321-814-10.jpg)
In another bathroom, the shower is located in a semi-outdoor room with plants and a wood slat screen.
![In this modern bathroom, the shower is located in a semi-outdoor room with plants and wood slat screen.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-bathroom-design-240321-815-11.jpg)
The other bedrooms and bathrooms are located on the lower level of the home which is accessed via a concrete staircase with matching handrails and integrated lighting.
![A custom concrete staircase with integrated lighting and handrails.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-stairs-handrail-with-hidden-lighting-240321-815-12.jpg)