# Charred Timber-Crafted Homes Studio Saxe Designs the Tres Amores House in Costa Rica By Amy Duong | Published 2020-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tres-amores References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/studio-saxe-tres-amores-house-costa-rica-charred-timber-facades-08-09-2020/) [Studio Saxe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinfornia-verde) recently completed a beautiful 'tres amores' architectural project that spotlights the [charred timber dwelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-residence) framing the structure with [wide views of the Pacific Ocean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ima-house). The design firm was asked to create a residence for a family right on the Nosara village hilltops in Costa Rica's Ricoya Peninsula. The home is named 'tres amores' as it blends seamlessly into its nature surroundings of mountains and the ocean. The horizontal roof planes protect the home from natural elements and provide a large terrace. The different parts of the swelling are held together with a tall vertical volume of circulation that merges with the roof lining.The colors are mainly dark with matte finishing in order to create "a dialogue between the home and its mountainous backdrop." Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/studio-saxe-tres-amores-house-costa-rica-charred-timber-facades-08-09-2020/) Image Credit: Andres Garcia Lachner ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Charred Timber-crafted Homes:** Opportunity to embrace sustainable and environmentally-friendly construction methods using charred timber. - **Blending Architecture with Nature:** Opportunity to integrate architectural designs seamlessly with natural surroundings, creating a harmonious connection. - **Protective Roofing Systems:** Opportunity to develop innovative roofing systems that provide protection from natural elements while incorporating functional features like large terraces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Construction:** Opportunity for architects and construction companies to explore the use of charred timber as a sustainable building material. - **Real Estate and Property Development:** Opportunity to create unique and environmentally conscious properties that blend with natural landscapes, offering a premium living experience. - **Roofing and Exterior Design:** Opportunity for roofing and exterior design companies to develop advanced systems that offer both protection and aesthetic appeal, such as integrating rooftops with spacious terraces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Doughnut-Shaped Elevated Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinfornia-verde.md) - [Frameless Glass Twin Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achiot.md) - [Coastal Timber Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guaec-project.md) - [Rustic Seaside Coastal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tobi.md) - [Light-CelebratingTwo-Storey Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tres-rboles.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Tar-Coated Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-tjurpannan.md) - [Timber-Framed Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-residence.md) - [Oak Wood-Clad Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palo-quemado.md)