The architectural design of the Andaz Beach Club is defined by a clear understanding of spatial hierarchy, modular composition, and seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor environments. The layout is conceived as a sequence of volumes that respond sensitively to the terrain, while enhancing the experiential flow from arrival to oceanfront relaxation. At the heart of the project lies the main pavilion, which serves as the beach club’s central social space. This open-air structure houses the dining and bar areas, designed with minimal enclosures and elevated rooflines to invite natural ventilation and unobstructed views.

The dining area opens directly onto the pool deck, forming a fluid transition between leisure, gastronomy, and landscape. One of the defining features of the design is the multilevel spatial layering. The project navigates the site’s gentle slope by cascading the architecture from the access level down to the beachfront, allowing each zone – arrival, dining, pool, and beach – to retain its identity while remaining visually and physically connected. The pool deck, situated at an intermediate level, acts as a hinge between the upper gathering spaces and the lower, sandy shoreline, enhancing both openness and intimacy.

The result is a composition where architecture becomes a frame for relaxation, blurring the boundaries between constructed form and natural surroundings, and offering guests an immersive, elevated coastal experience.

Details

Architecture
QBO3 Arquitectos; Mario Vargas

Client
Andaz Beach Club

Year of completion
2024

Location
Peninsula, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Total area
900 m2

Site area
9.687 m2

Photos
Mavix; Tirso Dominguez, Depth Lens; Alvaro Fonseca

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