Top Award Spotlights SARCO Architects’ Costa Rican Luxury Residence Design

San Jose, Costa Rica; December 2019 –– SARCO Architects Costa Rica scored  “Best Architecture Single Residence Americas (2019-20)” and  “5-Star Best Architecture Single Residence Costa Rica (2019-20)”  for its Peninsula Papagayo Costa Rican Luxury Residence, Casa Aramara. This spectacular example of modern sustainable living was honored by the International Property Awards, held at the Savoy Hotel London on December 2. With stunning ocean views and also a view to the peninsula where the Four Seasons resort Costa Rica is located, SARCO principal Roderick Anderson calls Costa Rica perfect for the multi-national family or international traveler. 

In doing so, SARCO Architects Costa Rica competed against the highest-scoring award winners of architectural firms from Canada, USA, Mexico, Brazil, and many others. The awards are split into regions covering Africa & Arabia, Europe, UK, Asia Pacific, and Americas.

“We design homes for people and the experiences we create for them. This is the ultimate destination of complete tranquility — tranquilo. Our clients have the vision and know-how to secure their own corner of paradise before this opportunity evaporates. Paired with environmentally friendly materials and energy-efficient systems and design strategies, we create both sustainability and luxury.”

Roderick Anderson
CEO & International Design Director

This marks the firm’s fifth winning project at the International Property Awards. Casa Magayon, Bartlett Residence and Cielo Mar, along with Cap Limon Luxury Club Residences Resort in the Dominican Republic, and now with Casa Aramara SARCO Architects Costa Rica have now won the firm a total of eight awards due to their distinctive design,  exemplary quality and attention to detail.  Included in the awards are two regional-level wins, including this year’s Best Architecture Single Residence design in all of America. This award ratifies the firm’s position as creator of the best Costa Rican Luxury Residence.

The International Property Awards are judged by an independent panel of over 80 industry experts. Judging focuses on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. The International Property Awards, in their 26th year, are the largest, most prestigious, and widely recognized program throughout the world. More at  propertyawards.net.

SARCO Architects is a boutique architectural firm located in San Jose, Costa Rica that works exclusively with international clients to design luxury vacation homes and investment properties in Costa Rica, Panama and the Caribbean. Anderson says, “Our vacation oceanside homes encourage occupants to enjoy natural wonders.”

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