Commissioned by Studio Saxe, Makai Villas emerges as a trio of architecturally distinct villas in Nosara. Poised elegantly on a mountain ridge, these villas offer convenient access to the beach and the town, complemented by breathtaking ocean vistas. The design's hallmark lies in its distinctive roof pavilions, which promise privacy and effortless integration with the surrounding natural landscape.
Concept. Each villa is strategically positioned to capture breathtaking oceanic views, ensuring privacy while fostering a harmonious dialogue with the lush jungle surroundings. The design's striking geometric rooflines have been meticulously crafted to accommodate the existing trees, thereby enhancing and respecting the natural setting.
Design. The steep terrain led us to a design that uses the homes' structure to stabilize the hillside, allowing for vertical construction. This arrangement gives every room a view of the ocean. Below, pools provide communal spaces closely linked to the natural landscape. The main living area, elevated above the rest, is a pavilion set among the treetops, offering an immersive jungle experience.
Sustainability. The villas' design optimizes solar exposure and natural ventilation, underlining a commitment to eco-friendly practices. The thoughtfully designed roofs serve a dual purpose: framing stunning views and positioning the villas for optimal solar energy generation. This sustainable approach respects the environment and enhances the overall living experience, aligning with the client’s vision of harmony with nature.
Construction. The construction approach adapts to the steep terrain with a sturdier base for the bedrooms and pools and a lighter structure for the living room above. Large windows on the pavilion-style upper floor offer expansive views and a connection to the outdoors. This upper structure, resting on a concrete base and constructed with a prefabricated steel frame, is complemented by interiors of sustainable teak wood and other lightweight materials, ensuring both elegance and environmental consciousness. This approach not only respects but also enhances the natural landscape, aligning with the overarching theme of harmonious integration.
Can't not feel life's unseen Look away from reality
Hide behind a mask Look confused when you're asked
What you've done to help humanity
It's not you, it's not me, it's all together
Try to change all the harm we've done
To ourselves, to the earth, to the voice not yet heard
To the world left behind, our own
Hide behind a mask Look confused when you're asked
What you've done to help humanity
It's not you, it's not me, it's all together
Try to change all the harm we've done
To ourselves, to the earth, to the voice not yet heard
To the world left behind, our own
It's not you, it's not me, it's all together
Try to change all the harm we've done
To ourselves, to the earth, to the voice not yet heard
To the world left behind, our own
Just to keep me sane, world is finally starting to take shape
I pressed the button and it burst into life
This time nothing will escape my sight
I see the stars and a planet to follow
Expect to have the universe by tomorrow
Just sit back and relax, don't worry
Boosting comperfection is my only goal
Cause I won't go back
I see the whole world go black to black
But then I'm blind by this light from nowhere
This blue planet with life and an atmosphere
I look closer and I can't believe
What I'm seeing down there is me
If it's me looking down on me
The world above must also be
This could go on for infinity
Just to keep me sane, world is finally starting to take shape
I pressed the button and it burst into life
This time nothing will escape my sight
I see the stars and a planet to follow
Expect to have the universe by tomorrow
Just sit back and relax, don't worry
The world can wait, no need to hurry
Just wanna feel like you belong
Is this just me?
Cause I feel like this is not how it should be
But the conclusion is this
If you were to grow you would be missed
Missed
You would be missed
You would be
Why should I be depressed?
I've got enough money, I've got a job
There's no reason to be depressed
That's stupid to say there's no reason to have asthma
There's no reason to have a measles
You got it yet?
It's there
No reason
You don't get depressed because bad things happen to you
That's getting pissed off and annoyed
Let's be honest no more
Depression is something that happens like weather to you inside you
One day it will get better
Try living in a world without colors
Everything we know, not another
But you don't really want to be gone
You just wanna feel like you
Is this just me?
Cause I feel like this is not how it should be
But the conclusion is this
If you were to grow you would be missed
You would be missed
One day
It will get better
