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The Floating House

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a soothing night's sleep among the treetops. At The Floating House, the jungle backdrop eases into rhythm with the waves.
a soothing night's sleep among the treetops. At The Floating House, the jungle backdrop eases into rhythm with the waves.
A passion for design. bamboo shafts, open design and the use of wood throughout the home help blur the line between inside and out
A passion for design. bamboo shafts, open design and the use of wood throughout the home help blur the line between inside and out
All the living areas are lifted off the ground, which creates a perfect setting for panoramic views among the treetops and helps to naturally cool the house
All the living areas are lifted off the ground, which creates a perfect setting for panoramic views among the treetops and helps to naturally cool the house
The Ultimate Surf Home. Laid back feel among the treetops and direct views to the renowned Santa Teresa beaches.
The Ultimate Surf Home. Laid back feel among the treetops and direct views to the renowned Santa Teresa beaches.

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From Andres Riggioni

The Floating House offers a unique living experience floating above the canopy of the Costa Rica jungle, totally surrounded by nature. It combines expansive ocean views towards the Playa Hermosa surf break, tropical luxury interiors, and an infinity swimming pool - all within walking distance to the beach.

The 1.5 acre property exemplifies sustainable tropical luxury design. The Floating house incorporates sustainable living and construction principles like raised construction to reduce impact on forest undergrowth, passive solar design, UV water filtration systems, and natural ventilation for efficient heating and cooling without depending on mechanical fixes. Natural teak wood flooring, integrated social areas and vertical bamboo shafts along the main corridor combine to create fresh and inviting spaces that are both sustainable and beautiful.

Initially called Casa Flotanta by award-winning Costa Rican architect Benjamín García-Saxe, this is the first time a García-Saxe home goes on market. The property has been lauded as the the world’s first Sustainable Luxury Treehouse and also called the Ultimate Surfer Home for it’s laid back feel among the treetops and direct views to the renowned Santa Teresa beaches.