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ALBA NUEVA

A home that works with the climate instead of fighting it.

Alba Nueva solves a fundamental problem: how do you create a home that's both impressive enough for entertaining and intimate enough for daily life — while staying naturally cool in the equatorial climate without massive energy bills?

VOID Architects answered with a multi-level living system that uses geometry, airflow, and strategic solar orientation to create comfort zones throughout the day. The 360° mountain views aren't just scenic — they're functional. Each orientation captures different breezes and light patterns, so your morning coffee spot, afternoon work area, and evening gathering space each have their own optimal microclimate.

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Alba Nueva open social area with living and dining

Multi-Level Living System

Geometry, airflow, and solar orientation create distinct comfort zones for morning, midday, and evening.

88 m² Social Core

Living, dining, and kitchen share one open volume with a pantry tucked alongside.

Passive Cooling

Cross-ventilation and shaded openings reduce the need for air conditioning year-round.

Solar & Battery

Solar panels with battery storage keep the house efficient and backed up.

Solar-Reducing Glass

Glazing keeps interiors cool and well illuminated without shutting out the view.

Rain Gardens

Rain gardens filter runoff and recharge the local water table.

Office & Walk-In Closet

A dedicated office and walk-in closet make daily life work alongside the social spaces.

Optional Roof Deck

An 87 m² rooftop deck and garden can be added for 360° mountain views.

Locally Sourced Materials

Regional sourcing lowers emissions and supports Nosara's artisans and builders.

Low-VOC Finishes

Low-VOC paints and sealers keep indoor air quality healthy.

Modular Façade

A modular façade allows the house to adapt as your needs change.

Designed by VOID Architects

From the Equatorial Modern Homes Collection, by Costa Rica's leading sustainable design specialists.

ALBA NUEVA

The roof is the best room in the house.

The optional rooftop deck adds 87 m² of shaded open-air living and a rooftop garden — dinners under the pergola, mountains in every direction, and a sky worth staying up for.

  • 87 m² rooftop deck and garden (optional upgrade)
  • 360° mountain views from El Pochote's high point
  • Shaded pergola tuned to sun and breeze
Alba Nueva rooftop terrace with lounge seating under a pergola
Alba Nueva outdoor stair connecting the levels through the garden

ALBA NUEVA

Built lightly, sited carefully.

The multi-level design minimizes material use and construction footprint, while screens shade the openings and add privacy without closing off the airflow. Rain gardens filter water back into the land.

  • Open-air circulation between indoor and outdoor rooms
  • Rain gardens recharge the local water table
  • Locally sourced materials and low-VOC finishes

ALBA NUEVA

Room to gather, room to focus.

Three bedrooms, a walk-in closet, a private office, and a laundry sit apart from the social core, so the house can be full of people and still hold a quiet corner for work or rest.

  • 3 bedrooms · 2.5 bathrooms · office
  • Walk-in closet, pantry, laundry, and storage
  • Energy-efficient air conditioning in each bedroom
Alba Nueva main bedroom opening to the mountain view

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Rooftop

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These architectural renderings are actively under development. All details are subject to change as the project evolves.

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