Cascada de Luz 别墅丨哥斯达黎加丨Studio Saxe

概览 Overview 在多米尼克镇的对面，Cascada de Luz 别墅坐落在郁郁葱葱的山坡上，从冲浪线向远处的地平线眺望，每年都有鲸鱼在那里产下幼崽。阳光透过屋顶的顶篷，洒下柔和斑驳的光影。一阵清新的微风吹拂过室内，带来当地的花朵的芳香。当从白天来到夜晚，海面映射出天上的星星，海浪拍打着沙滩，让人在舒缓的节奏中进入梦乡。

Across from the town of Dominical, nestled into the lush mountainside, ‘Cascada de Luz’ gazes out over the surf lineup towards the distant horizon where whales annually rear their young. Sunrays filter through the roof canopy, casting a soft, dappled light over the spaces below. A refreshing breeze flows up through the home, carrying the scent of native flowers. As day turns to night, the ocean mirrors the stars above, and the waves rolling over the sand offer a soothing rhythm in which to fall asleep.

▼项目外观，exterior of the project©Studio Saxe

概念

Concept

住宅的设计逐步突出了周围奇妙的生态和地形环境。当访客们到达并逐渐从车道驶入，他们可以从屋顶上和树丛的缝隙间瞥见大海。屋顶由穿孔板构成，为了能和海平面融为一体而染成了蓝色。从高耸的悬崖下车，访客们到达了阴凉有遮蔽的到达区域。在这里，柔和的光线穿过屋顶的穿孔板和半透明板和一系列柚木面板，创造了一种让人联想到茂密丛林的氛围。

The home is designed to progressively highlight the wondrous ecological and topographical surroundings. As visitors arrive and descend the driveway, they are offered glimpses of the ocean through the trees, over the top of the house. The roof covering is composed of perforated panels, tinted blue to create a seamless visual transition with the ocean’s horizon. Dropping below a soaring overhang, visitors find themselves in a cool and protected arrival area. Here, soft light permeates through the perforated panels, translucent sheets, and an array of teak louvers, creating an ambiance reminiscent of a dense jungle.

▼从屋顶上和树丛的缝隙间瞥见大海，offered glimpses of the ocean through the trees, over the top of the house©Studio Saxe

▼阴凉有遮蔽的到达区域，a cool and protected arrival area©Studio Saxe

▼穿孔板屋顶，perforated panels composed of roof©Studio Saxe

▼穿孔板屋顶，perforated panels composed of roof©Studio Saxe

▼外廊，corridor©Studio Saxe

▼茂密丛林的氛围，an ambiance reminiscent of a dense jungle©Studio Saxe

▼茂密丛林的氛围，an ambiance reminiscent of a dense jungle©Studio Saxe

设计 Design 木质廊桥横跨竹子林来到二层，在这里可以看到日落的景色。二层的卧室，包括两翼的套房，都有独立的阳台、卫生间和室外浴室。两层通过中庭的开放楼梯连接，悬挑于泳池之上。社交休闲区和下方的露台被丛林从三面环绕，并且向 24 米长的无边泳池展开，在另一个陡峭的斜坡上保持平衡。

A wooden bridge suspended over a bamboo grove leads to the second level with a framed view of the sunset. Bedrooms on this level, including master suites on each wing, have independent balconies, bathrooms, and outdoor showers. The two levels are connected by an open staircase in a central atrium, suspended over a shallow extension of the pool. The social lounge and terrace below are enveloped by jungle on three sides and open to a 24-meter infinity lap pool balanced over a steep incline on the other.

▼独立的阳台和泳池，independent balcony and pool©Studio Saxe

▼独立的阳台和泳池，independent balcony and pool©Studio Saxe

▼木质廊桥横跨竹子林来到二层，wooden bridge suspended over a bamboo grove leads to the second level©Studio Saxe

▼木质连廊，wooden bridge©Studio Saxe

▼面向大海的景色，facing the sea©Studio Saxe

▼阳台，balcony©Studio Saxe

▼卧室，bedroom©Studio Saxe

这个泳池连接室内和室外区域，例如花园、按摩泳池、壁炉、餐厅、起居室和早餐露台、烧烤区，鼓励人们在水中和地面一样轻松前进。在夜间，屋顶被反向激活，使室内的不连续的光从穿孔的表面穿过，制造出一种月光照在海面的效应。

This pool connects indoor and outdoor spaces such as the garden, jacuzzi, firepit, dining room, living room, breakfast terrace, and barbecue area, encouraging circulation through the water as easily as on foot. In the evenings, the roof activates in reverse, allowing discrete light from within to pass through the perforated surface, creating an effect like moonlight reflecting off waves.

▼泳池连接室内和室外区域，pool connects indoor and outdoor spaces©Studio Saxe

▼泳池，pool©Studio Saxe

▼餐厅，dining area©Studio Saxe

▼厨房，kitchen©Studio Saxe

▼厨房，kitchen©Studio Saxe

▼户外烧烤区，outdoor barbecue area©Studio Saxe

可持续性

Sustainability

可持续性是住宅设计各个方面的核心。屋顶就像一个巨大的雨水收集和过滤装置。穿孔面板自然地筛掉了树叶和碎屑，使落水管保持通畅。刻意塑造的有机的屋顶形式将雨水引入汽车棚下三个巨大的储水罐中，为住宅和景观提供全年的供水。储存的水像热储能，帮助调节较低一层的室内温度。光伏板安装在屋顶面板之间，为住宅提供可持续的能源。

Sustainability was core to every aspect of the home’s design. The roof functions as a large rainwater collection and filtration system. The perforated panels naturally sieve out leaves and debris, keeping the downspouts clear. The dynamic roof form is intentionally shaped to direct rainwater into three enormous storage tanks below the carport, providing all water needs for the house and landscape throughout the year. The stored water acts as a thermal mass, helping regulate the indoor temperature of the lower level. Photovoltaic panels are dispersed between the roof panels, providing the house with autonomous renewable energy.

▼穿孔面板，perforated panels©Studio Saxe

▼穿孔面板构成的屋顶，perforated panels composed of roof©Studio Saxe

一系列的被动式微气候措施确保了住宅的整体舒适。巨大的悬挑在一天最热的时刻为室内环境遮阳，全开放的流动空间和宽敞的开口意味着大多数空间都不需要空调。卧室内抬高的窗户提供了交叉通风，极大地降低了对机械通风的需求。材料也是根据它们的碳足迹选择的，所有的木材都来自负责任的管理来源。

A variety of passive bioclimatic principles ensure comfort throughout the home. Large overhangs protect against the hottest times of the day, and non-enclosed circulation and large openings mean less of the home needs conditioning. Elevated windows within the bedrooms provide cross-ventilation, significantly reducing the need for mechanical air conditioning. Materials were selected based on their carbon footprint, with all timber certified as coming from responsibly managed sources.

▼巨大的悬挑为室内环境遮阳，Large overhangsprotect against the hottest times of the day©Studio Saxe

▼巨大的悬挑，Large overhangs©Studio Saxe

景观设计

Landscape Design

Saxe 事务所的景观部门和建筑部门一起合作，目标是重振原生的自然环境。建筑设计与景观设计串联在一起，因此彼此可以互相影响。景观植被被融入到所有的空间中，不只是围绕着周边。环绕二层的花盆箱中，藤蔓顺着房屋两侧层层叠叠，汇聚到中央中庭，将绿色带入建筑的中央。

Saxe’s Landscape department in collaboration with the architecture team aimed to revive the original environment. The architectural design was developed in tandem with the landscape so that both could influence each other. Vegetation was integrated into all spaces, not just around the periphery. Planter boxes surrounding the second level host a cascade of vines down the sides of the house converging in the central atrium, bringing greenery to the heart of the structure.

▼景观植被被融入到所有的空间中，vegetation was integrated into all spaces©Studio Saxe

▼景观植被被融入到所有的空间中，vegetation was integrated into all spaces©Studio Saxe

花园和周围的露台上种满了各种当地特有的植物，这些植物有助于树木的再生。树木为金刚鹦鹉和蝙蝠等动物提供果实，是天然的害虫控制手段，而花朵则吸引着蜂鸟、蝴蝶和蜜蜂。这就创造了一个生动活泼、与生态背景同步的互动环境。庄园周围的小路和阶石小径邀请游客探索这些奇观，并与哥斯达黎加绚丽的生物多样性亲密接触。

The gardens and surrounding terraces are filled with a variety of endemic plants that help regenerate the. Trees provide fruit for animals like macaws and bats, which are a natural pest control, while flowers attract humming birds, butterflies, and bees. This creates a lively and interactive environment that synchronizes with the ecological backdrop. Pathways and stepping-stone trails around the property invite visitors to explore these wonders and engage with the splendid biodiversity that Costa Rica has to offer.

▼花园和周围的露台上种满了各种当地特有的植物，gardens and surrounding terraces are filled with a variety of endemic plants ©Studio Saxe

建造 Construction

在陡峭的山坡上建造建筑虽然复杂，但也提供了创造更完整体验的机会。长长的水池是一个巨大的挡土墙，将房屋固定在山坡上。一个主要的挑战是如何在不破坏地形的情况下隐藏度过旱季所需的大型水箱。解决的办法是将水箱靠在建筑基座的背面，以此作为二层车棚的基座。

Building on a steep slope presented complications but also offered the opportunity to create a more integrated experience. The long pool doubles as an enormous retaining element, anchoring the house against the mountainside. A major challenge was hiding the sizable water tanks necessary for getting through the dry season without disrupting the terrain. The solution was to prop them against the backside of the building pad, using that as a base for the carport on the second level.

▼客厅，living room©Studio Saxe

屋顶是设计中结构最复杂的部分。它需要轻盈地漂浮在房屋的主体之上，同时承受飓风的吹袭，并支撑太阳能电池板和沙水的共同重量。为此，我们设计了一系列细长的桁架，将重量均匀地分散到狭窄的柱子上。桁架之间的空间为电气和机械系统的运行提供了便利的空腔，确保了维修的永久可达性。

The roof was the most structurally acrobatic aspect of the design. It needed to appear to float lightly above the mass of the house while with standing hurricane-force winds and supporting the combined weight of the solar panel sand water loads. This was accomplished by creating a series of slender truss profiles that act together to distribute the weight evenly down narrow columns. The space between the trusses provided a convenient cavity for running electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring permanent accessibility for maintenance.

▼夜景，night view©Studio Saxe

▼场地平面，site plan©Studio Saxe

▼一层平面，ground floor plan©Studio Saxe

▼二层平面，first floor plan©Studio Saxe

▼立面，elevation©Studio Saxe

▼剖面，section©Studio Saxe

Location: Bahia Ballena, Puntarenas

Date of completion: December, 2023

Client: Private

Area: approx 705m2