Casa J+G is a residence located in a rural area of the province of Heredia. The house was designed as the home of an elderly couple, it provides a wide internal spatiality and favorable to the needs of the clients, reason why, its distribution was designed so that the couple had the possibility to feel comfortable in their home, either alone or in the company of their family, allowing spaciousness in all common areas.

Project Name: J+G Residence
Studio Name: Norte Sur Arquitectos
Design Team: Isidro Ramirez
Area: 232.88 m2
Year: 2018
Location: Heredia. Costa Rica
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Photography Credits: Fernando Alda

Residence J+G by Norte Sur Arquitectos - Sheet3
©Fernando Alda

On the other hand, the physical, visual and sensory connection between nature and the user was of great importance, which is why the use of vegetation and the external and internal landscape was highlighted in the project.

Residence J+G by Norte Sur Arquitectos - Sheet4
©Fernando Alda

The use of natural materials such as stone and wood were elements that kept the project in a biophilic environment.

Residence J+G by Norte Sur Arquitectos - Sheet5
©Fernando Alda

In the same way, the use of natural lighting was maintained as much as possible as long as possible, indicating the artificial lighting as a tool for night use only.

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