Kurà
Design Villas
Written
By Jennifer Perez & Rie Hatada
The forest view from the room
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The dining area without walls allows guests to enjoy the beautiful view of nature. |
Picture yourself in a private
exclusive villa surrounded by nothing but lush jungle. The only sounds you hear
are those of the wildlife in the tropical rainforest all around you. Kurà
Design Villas is a small boutique hotel in the southern Pacific Coast of Costa
Rica that is a combination of luxury and sustainability. A young couple,
biologist Alejandra Umana and architect Martin Wells, were inspired to share
the beauty of the mountain ridge overlooking the ocean with a minimalist design.
The property features two suites; two junior suites showcasing tree-canopy
views; and two infinity villas tucked beneath the saltwater pool to accommodate
up to 12 guests.
LED
lighting in the pool area at nightOpening in November 2012, this lavish Eco-friendly resort
enhances the gorgeous views by using floor to ceiling windows which allows
natural light to enter. Not only does the open space concept provide sunlight
to fill the space but it also allows guests to visually enjoy the beautiful
rainforest and feel as though they are coexisting with it. Teak wood shades can
be easily pulled down to provide privacy as well as control light and
temperature. Each villa brings in a tropical feel from the surrounding nature
with bamboo ceiling and local-wood furnishing.
Kurà is a romantic getaway without a doubt and sets the mood with LED lighting thought the property. Not only is the mood being set with lighting, recycled water is used creatively in the double rain showers with an ocean view. Talk about amazing visuals everywhere you look! While eco-friendly hotels require some downsizing, such as using inexpensive supplies, this hot spot takes on a new look to the word “eco” by using nature in harmless way.
Kurà is a romantic getaway without a doubt and sets the mood with LED lighting thought the property. Not only is the mood being set with lighting, recycled water is used creatively in the double rain showers with an ocean view. Talk about amazing visuals everywhere you look! While eco-friendly hotels require some downsizing, such as using inexpensive supplies, this hot spot takes on a new look to the word “eco” by using nature in harmless way.
LED lighting in the room
Photovoltaic solar panels along the pool provide electricity and also heat the water. Energy star ceiling fans and low energy consumption inverter AC systems help to save the use of energy. The stone sinks and stonewalls are natural elements that bring in texture and is also a fabulous way to compliment the modern black stone floorings.
Solar panels are put on the roof in front of the pool
The vision of the O’Ceallaigh
couple: “We wanted to prove that being
‘eco’ does not mean we can’t offer beautiful design and elegant hospitality,
even if we are deep in the heart of the rainforest on top of a mountain,” says
Wells. “Each Villa has been designed to encourage our guests to interact with
nature in a very authentic way – we hope they want to spend as much time
indoors watching the nature that surrounds them, as much as they want to be
outside exploring.”
The pictures are taken from the hotel website.
http://www.kuracostarica.com/
Hotel Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/kuracostarica
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/travel/1354/kurà-design-villas-open-
http://www.anywherecostarica.com/destinations/uvita/hotels/kura-design-villas
http://www.kuracostarica.com/index.php
http://hotelexecutive.com/newswire/41750/eco-friendly-boutique-kur-design-villas-to-open-in-costa-rica-in-november-2012
Photovoltaic solar panels along the pool provide electricity and also heat the water. Energy star ceiling fans and low energy consumption inverter AC systems help to save the use of energy. The stone sinks and stonewalls are natural elements that bring in texture and is also a fabulous way to compliment the modern black stone floorings.
Solar panels are put on the roof in front of the pool
The pictures are taken from the hotel website.
http://www.kuracostarica.com/
Hotel Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/kuracostarica
O’ceallaigh, John. “Kura
Design Villas open in Costa Rica.” The Telegraph. Web article. Jan 31,
2013.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/travel/1354/kurà-design-villas-open-in-costa-rica.html
Written By Jennifer Perez & Rie Hatada with information
from the following websites
https://www.facebook.com/kuracostaricahttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/travel/1354/kurà-design-villas-open-
http://www.anywherecostarica.com/destinations/uvita/hotels/kura-design-villas
http://www.kuracostarica.com/index.php
http://hotelexecutive.com/newswire/41750/eco-friendly-boutique-kur-design-villas-to-open-in-costa-rica-in-november-2012
11 comments:
This hotel is simply beautiful. It's a great idea to allow people to experience nature in such a beautiful place like Costa Rica. It is good idea to out solar panels and use natural light as much as possible to really make the hotel less dependent on electricity.
What a beautiful place to stay at! And eco-friendly. I really like how the solar panels are part of the structure on the hillside - a creative way rather than being on the roof.
I would love to stay in this hotel. The ceiling and just the overall design is great. It looks so peaceful and relaxing!
wow this hotel is stunning! I like how the restaurant opens into the pool deck connecting the outside to within. I would love to stay here!
"This is absolutely stunning! This could also consider as best of both world. The eco-friendly and gorgeous view of the coast is a great combination. Also, great job on the couple's well incorporation in using Teak wood Blends in very well, everything go together. Awesome place to stay for a getaway."
This boutique hotel is a true paradise! I love the open concept plan and all of the natural light that comes though. They have achieved sustainability without sacrificing the design of the space.
I love how the bamboo paneling reminds me of a very 60's-ish vibe, yet the overall project is very modern. I love the contrast between the concrete inside the house to the lush jungle outside. -Rebecca Donley
Oh, that pool! Love how they used different shades of blue tile, it just gives it life. Amazing and clever usage of LED lighting, it's really attractive.
I appreciate the sustainability factor of this space, and that pool is stunning. Great entry!
Nice blog! Stunning hotel and great description of the place and materials. I want to go there now ;)
This place is a very noteworthy place! I'm impressed by both its beauty and use of eco friendly materials (especially the solar panels). The minimalist design is great because it places emphasis on the exquisite views.
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