by Mariana Hernández | Nov 3, 2025 | Blog |
Talamanca’s Cosmic House Interpreting vernacular architecture The Usure, also known as Talamanca’s Cosmic House, is an essential part of Costa Rica’s indigenous heritage and cultural identity. This ancestral construction, developed by the Bribri and Cabécar peoples...
by Mariana Hernández | Nov 3, 2025 | Blog |
Natural roofs Learning from the past to build the future In Salagnac’s designs, natural roofs are much more than an aesthetic gesture; they represent a continuous search for sustainable alternatives to conventional construction.
Over time, this exploration has led us...
by Mariana Hernández | Aug 28, 2025 | Blog |
Homes in Harmony with Nature: Homes in Harmony with Nature:
Four residential projects where architecture celebrates the landscape Our work starts with nature. Every building, every space, is guided by the rhythms of the land, the textures under our feet, the light...
by Mariana Hernández | Aug 28, 2025 | Blog |
Biophilic Design Biophilic Design: Building in Sync with Nature Biophilic design is often described as architecture that incorporates or imitates the natural environment. The word “Biophilia,” from the Greek for “love of life,” sets the stage. But for us, it goes far...
by Mariana Hernández | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog |
Clay Ancestral material, medicine of the hábitat Clay, in its many forms—adobe or bahareque—is part of the soul of the Costa Rican landscape. For centuries, this noble and generous material was the foundation of our rural homes, shaped by hand and guided by the...
