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A house with a unique layout – Casa Altamira by the Spanish architect Joan Puigcorbe, Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica

Casa Altamira, designed by Spanish architect Joan Puigcorbe, is a unique and distinct house situated in Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica. The house is distinguished for its innovative layout, composed of overlapping geometric planes that create multiple enclosed terraces, and its modern aesthetic which maximizes natural ventilation and light. Its features are as varied as its advantages; common areas are larger and better connected to the private rooms, the kitchen is partially open to the living room, and the home is designed to adapt to different seasonal needs. The house is total energy self-sufficient, relying solely on the sunlight to provide the necessary energy. An innovative design of Green roofs, water recycling, energy conservation, and natural lighting combine to make Casa Altamira a clear example of sustainable architecture.

The visitors of Forum City will surely be interested to see the Spanish architect’s creation Joan Puigcorbe, Who designed Casa Altamira, now located in Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica.

The project was completed in 2012 and is a house with a unique layout, interior and its own special atmosphere.

Casa Altamira by Spanish architect Joan Puigcorbe, Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica
Casa Altamira, a uniquely designed house by Spanish architect Joan Puigcorbe, Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica
House with a unique layout - Casa Altamira by Spanish architect Joan Puigcorbe, Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica

The lighting and interior design is also very unusual, reminiscent more of a hospital in a horror movie than what viewers usually think of as a place to live. But that’s another plus for the originality of this creation.

Casa Altamira is a uniquely designed house by Spanish architect Joan Puigcorbe, Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica

The lighting in the corner where the white bed sits, and the illusion of bars, gives the eerie impression of a prison from which you may never escape.

House with a unique layout - Casa Altamira by the Spanish architect Joan Puigcorbe, Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica
Casa Altamira is a house with a unique layout by the Spanish architect Joan Puigcorbe, Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica
House with a unique layout - Casa Altamira by Spanish architect Joan Puigcorbe, Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica

Everything changes radically when dusk falls. The house, its layout and lighting begin to look even more intimidating. Undoubtedly, this kind of design is for lovers. Although, we must admit, it has its own exciting aspects.

Casa Altamira, by Spanish architect Joan Puigcorbe, Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica, is a house with a unique layout
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  1. Mason Watson

    The Casa Altamira by Joan Puigcorbe in Ciudad Colon, Costa Rica sounds fascinating! Could you provide more details about its unique layout? How does the architect’s Spanish background influence the design?

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