“Addressing a broad spectrum of complex environmental parameters in a straightforward and poetic expression” – Holcim Awards Jury

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    Project entry 2014 Latin America – Arboreal Platform: Low-impact timber rainforest center, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

    Initial sketch and site plan: Relation of the site to its surrounding territory.

The jury greatly appreciates the project’s general posture vis-à-vis sustainable development, one giving due credit to an understanding of sustainability as a “common sense” culture and contributing to an architecture based on fundamental principles. A broad spectrum of complex environmental parameters is addressed to create a simple and seemingly self-evident building, a straightforward structure that is nonetheless poetic in its expression.

Last updated: July 05, 2014 San José, Costa Rica

The jury greatly appreciates the project’s general posture vis-à-vis sustainable development, one giving due credit to an understanding of sustainability as a “common sense” culture and contributing to an architecture based on fundamental principles. A broad spectrum of complex environmental parameters is addressed to create a simple and seemingly self-evident building, a straightforward structure that is nonetheless poetic in its expression. All in all, the design offers a suitable and convincing solution for a foundation dedicated to preserving the biodiversity of the natural habitat.