tent villas typology
south PACIFIC coast, costa rica
Project details
ROLE: DESIGN BUILD
Duration: December 2015 - Current
Client: Confidential
Project Size: 11 Units @ 1,200sf average = 13,200sfProject team
Project Design-Builder Developer: Project-Workshop, Inc
Associate Architect: Mark Rudolf, AIA, KA Design Works, Asheville, North Carolina, Andrew Choulupka, animations, KA Designworks, Basalt, Colorado
Structural Engineers: KL+A, Denver, CO
PROJECT NARRATIVE
Prototype development of 10 unit ‘tent villa’ concept. Tent villa utilize fabric shade elements with open air, full amenity accommodations unit. Amenities include welcome center/local fisherman and farmer supply market, permaculture component, mountain bike trail and tour operations component to complement existing equestrian and yoga retreat operations.
innovations
Rainwater capture system, photovoltaic energy system, prefabricated integrated assemblies shipped to remote location and assembled onsite, utilization of abundant fallen timber resources, utilization of bamboo as a renewable building material.
Management responsibilities
Lead developer providing design build scope, pro forma development, investment capital procurement, collaboration with like minded, long time family landowners.