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Costa Rican Surfer Huts

Olson Kundig Architects Boast a Three-Storey Nature Retreat

— May 13, 2019 — Eco
A towering three-storey surfer hut has been erected near Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica by Olson Kundig Architects. The American firm focused on facilitating a nurturing and balanced environment by accommodating the needs of its clients who are "surfers and passionate environmentalists." As a result, the home itself embraces the surrounding setting — one that is riddled with volcanoes, rainforests, and a scenic coastline, in a very minimalist and stylish way.

The three-storey surfer hut is created with a facade that blends in and a building silhouette that utilizes available local resources. Olson Kundig Architects specifies that it designed the home to "operate passively" which contributes to the desired aesthetic of the house.

Without a doubt, the surfer hut will provide an ample getaway from the urban environment.

Photo Credits: Nic Lehoux
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Tourism - The construction of eco-friendly homes that can operate passively offers a major opportunity for sustainable tourism.
2. Local Resource Utilization - The focus on utilizing available local resources in construction presents opportunities for the development of cost-effective and environmentally conscious homes and buildings.
3. Minimalist Architecture - The trend towards minimalist and stylish architecture in natural settings offers opportunities for the development of visually striking and environmentally conscious structures.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism and Travel - The tourism industry can embrace the trend towards eco-friendly tourism by promoting and developing sustainable tourism practices and accommodations.
2. Construction and Architecture - The construction and architecture industries can benefit from the trend towards local resource utilization by developing cost-effective and environmentally conscious building practices.
3. Real Estate - The trend towards minimalist architecture and homes that blend into their natural surroundings presents opportunities for real estate developers to create visually striking and eco-conscious properties.
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