Studio Saxe introduces Gardenia, its first vertical sustainable building within the suburb of Rohrmoser in San José, Costa Rica. Incorporating distinct large terraces and planted areas, the structure brings the typical garden element to vertical construction. The residential tower was developed focusing on passive strategies and sustainability, incorporating automated irrigation systems that use rain and recycled water, as well as orchards with edible plants that the occupants can collect for personal consumption.
Studio Saxe’s Gardenia takes shape as a concrete structure that utilizes prefabricated techniques, giving the ability to be assembled quickly on-site and thus allowing for the units to remain within a reasonable market value. The tower incorporates large terraces, vegetation, parasols, and many other technologies within a specific market thus bringing the perception of the possible buyers to a new standard.
The terraces of Gardenia are strategically positioned and each apartment gets to have a dynamic relationship with the outside through planted terraces extending from side to side. This ensures privacy from the street, and also protection from the sun and rain.
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