Villa Shanti
A contemporary jungle residence designed to bring nature into the heart of family life.
Private Residential• Sámara, Costa Rica • 2022 • Completed • 350m²
Nestled within the hills and dense forest of Sámara, Villa Shanti was designed as a contemporary family residence that embraces its jungle setting. Balancing openness with privacy, the home creates generous shared spaces for gathering while offering moments of retreat and quiet connection to nature.
Design Approach
At the heart of the home, a large communal living space combines indoor and outdoor social areas beneath a lightweight teak-clad roof, blurring the boundary between architecture and landscape. Open living areas extend toward tropical gardens and surrounding forest, creating a calm and immersive connection to the site.
Careful consideration was given to preserving the character of the landscape, with the residence positioned to minimise impact on the surrounding jungle and retain mature trees. Private bedroom wings frame secluded forest views, creating a home designed equally for gathering, retreat and everyday tropical living.
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Project Team
Design Director: Tom Garton | Garton Group Architecture
Architectural Team: Dennis Cordero, Tom Garton | Garton Group Architecture
Structural Design: D L Ingenieria
Electromechanical Design: Christian Arias Urpí
Project Manager: Mor Inbar
Client: Private Residence