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CUSTOM BUILD THIS HOMEArroyo Escondido
Designed by HWKN Architects and AM Design Studio.
From the Equatorial Modern Homes Collection, Arroyo Escondido answers a delicate question: how can a home live in deep connection with nature without disturbing the ecosystem beneath?
The answer is a quiet, elevated living system. It rises gently above the forest floor, placing daily life among the treetops while the seasonal stream, wildlife, fallen leaves, and new growth carry on below.
Raised Above the Land
The structural platform protects the ecosystem below and creates a peaceful treetop living experience.
A Seasonal Stream Below
In the rainy season, a hidden stream awakens beneath the home; in dry months the forest floor returns to view.
Solar & Battery Included
Solar panels and battery storage support a quiet, energy-efficient lifestyle with backup power.
Passive Equatorial Cooling
Natural airflow, cross-ventilation, and deep shade reduce dependence on mechanical cooling.
Movable Screens
Architectural screens let residents tune privacy, light, airflow, and shade throughout the day.
Wraparound Deck
The social spaces and bedrooms connect directly to an outdoor circulation and living edge.
Low-Impact Materials
Durable, locally sourced materials reduce transportation emissions, maintenance, and long-term waste.
Water-Conscious Landscape
Roof and landscape systems guide seasonal rainwater while protecting surrounding biodiversity.
The Hidden Stream
A different landscape with every season.
During Costa Rica’s rainy season, the stream awakens beneath the house. In the dry months, sunlight returns to the forest floor and reveals the quieter rhythms of the land.
The Deck
The whole home opens to the canopy.
Sliding glass doors dissolve the edge between the open living plan and the wraparound deck. Movable screens make light, privacy, breeze, and shade part of the architecture.
FLOOR PLANS
ARROYO ESCONDIDO FLOOR PLANS
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Gallery
Inside and around Arroyo Escondido.
These architectural renderings are actively under development. All details are subject to change as the project evolves.
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