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Temazcal

A refuge for inner transformation This small ceremonial building was constructed as a self-supporting, semi-buried brick dome. Its rounded, enveloping, and warm shape evokes the womb of the earth. The base, made of natural stone, allows those entering to make direct...

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 knowledge...

Casa Dos Playas

Between the Earth and the Sea Casa Dos Playas takes its name from its privileged location, just a short walk from both Playa Guiones and Playa Garza, on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Between these two beaches—and between two worlds—this home seeks balance: between the...

Breaking the Algorithm

"Costa Rican Women in Architecture” I am deeply honored to be featured by the Colegio de Arquitectos de Costa Rica in their campaign "Rompamos el algoritmo", alongside a group of talented and trailblazing women in architecture. This initiative shines a light on the...

To the Salagnac women

"A love letter” March 8th reminds us of something we celebrate every day in this office: the immense value of women in the professional sphere. In the construction industry, for decades, women have had to carve out space in a world that was not always designed for...

FRAME MAGAZINE AND WEDESIGN

FRAME MAGAZINE AND WEDESIGN "A window to the architecture atmosphere in China” During our trip to China, following our receipt of the Architizer Award, we were invited to explore the advancements in Chinese architecture and share our own experiences. The first event...

ARCHITIZER’S 12th ANNUAL AWARD GALA

ARCHITIZER’S 12th ANNUAL AWARD GALA "A global gathering in Chengdu, China” This past November 21st, we had the privilege of attending the 12th Annual Architizer A+ Awards Gala in Chengdu, China, where our design for Loma Sagrada earned recognition in the XL Private...

WEBINAR: Architiezer’s Future Fest 2024

WEBINAR: Architiezer’s Future Fest 2024 Listen to the complete conference here "Connecting with Nature Through Architecture: Enhancing Health, Sustainability, and Well-Being” TALK SUMMARY: Many of us are seeking to live healthier and happier lives, becoming...

Creative vision

About Salagnac’s Creative Vision: Our creative vision is the foundation of who we are as an architecture firm. It’s what we represent to our clients, collaborators, and the public. More importantly, it’s how we aim to make a lasting impact on the future of...

Perla Negra

Perla Negra is a home that camouflages into the forest. The design with black-stained wooden columns seamlessly integrates the structure into the landscape of slender trees. Black color is also used in elements such as facades, railings, and doors, harmonizing and...
Temazcal

Temazcal

A refuge for inner transformation This small ceremonial building was constructed as a self-supporting, semi-buried brick dome. Its rounded, enveloping, and warm shape evokes the womb of the earth. The base, made of natural stone, allows those entering to make direct...

Clay

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 knowledge...

Casa Dos Playas

Casa Dos Playas

Between the Earth and the Sea Casa Dos Playas takes its name from its privileged location, just a short walk from both Playa Guiones and Playa Garza, on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Between these two beaches—and between two worlds—this home seeks balance: between the...

Breaking the Algorithm

Breaking the Algorithm

"Costa Rican Women in Architecture” I am deeply honored to be featured by the Colegio de Arquitectos de Costa Rica in their campaign "Rompamos el algoritmo", alongside a group of talented and trailblazing women in architecture. This initiative shines a light on the...

To the Salagnac women

To the Salagnac women

"A love letter” March 8th reminds us of something we celebrate every day in this office: the immense value of women in the professional sphere. In the construction industry, for decades, women have had to carve out space in a world that was not always designed for...

FRAME MAGAZINE AND WEDESIGN

FRAME MAGAZINE AND WEDESIGN

FRAME MAGAZINE AND WEDESIGN "A window to the architecture atmosphere in China” During our trip to China, following our receipt of the Architizer Award, we were invited to explore the advancements in Chinese architecture and share our own experiences. The first event...

ARCHITIZER’S 12th ANNUAL AWARD GALA

ARCHITIZER’S 12th ANNUAL AWARD GALA

ARCHITIZER’S 12th ANNUAL AWARD GALA "A global gathering in Chengdu, China” This past November 21st, we had the privilege of attending the 12th Annual Architizer A+ Awards Gala in Chengdu, China, where our design for Loma Sagrada earned recognition in the XL Private...

WEBINAR: Architiezer’s Future Fest 2024

WEBINAR: Architiezer’s Future Fest 2024

WEBINAR: Architiezer’s Future Fest 2024 Listen to the complete conference here "Connecting with Nature Through Architecture: Enhancing Health, Sustainability, and Well-Being” TALK SUMMARY: Many of us are seeking to live healthier and happier lives, becoming...

Creative vision

Creative vision

About Salagnac’s Creative Vision: Our creative vision is the foundation of who we are as an architecture firm. It’s what we represent to our clients, collaborators, and the public. More importantly, it’s how we aim to make a lasting impact on the future of...

Perla Negra

Perla Negra

Perla Negra is a home that camouflages into the forest. The design with black-stained wooden columns seamlessly integrates the structure into the landscape of slender trees. Black color is also used in elements such as facades, railings, and doors, harmonizing and...