Architecture / Build / Landscaping · Based in Costa Rica
BOUTIQUE TROPICAL ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & BUILD
Tailored architecture and build services for contemporary tropical living in Costa Rica.
Designed for climate, lifestyle, and place.
WHAT WE DO
OUR SERVICES
Design, construction, and advisory for projects in Costa Rica.
SERVICE 01
Architectural Design
From site to concept and plans
We design for your site, climate, and lifestyle. Scope can include architectural plans, BIM, 3D views, and consultant coordination; other disciplines are agreed separately.
- Site analysis
- Concept
- Plans & BIM
- 3D views
INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS
BUILD IN COSTA RICA. FROM ANYWHERE.
You do not need to be in Costa Rica for your project to move forward with confidence. Monark coordinates the process, manages key decisions, and keeps you informed from design to construction.
From first concept to final detail, every decision is guided with intention.
Our Process
The Path Forward
A clear, guided process from first conversation to final delivery.
Discovery
We understand your vision, site, goals, timeline, and project priorities.
Design Direction
We define the architectural concept, spatial experience, materials, and overall design strategy.
Scope & Budget Alignment
We align the design intent with scope, budget expectations, technical needs, and next steps.
Coordination & Execution
We coordinate consultants, materials, planning, and key project decisions according to the agreed scope.
Delivery & Support
We guide the final stage with documentation, handover support, and post-project follow-up when applicable.
Architecture shaped by nature, materiality, and tropical living.
LEADERSHIP
THE PEOPLE BEHIND MONARK
A design-build partnership shaped by architecture, engineering, and project management.
JOSUÉ ARGUEDAS MOLINA
Architectural Designer & Creative Director
Tropical architecture, interiors, landscaping, and site-responsive design guided by climate, lifestyle, and materiality.
ALEJANDRO MORERA DELGADO
Civil Engineer & Project Manager
Technical execution, budgeting, scheduling, and construction coordination supported by engineering and project management.
Where vision meets materiality.
Selected Work
Featured Projects
Casa Natsu
A tropical Japandi home designed around simplicity, natural materials, and a calm connection between indoor living and the surrounding landscape.
La Guacima, Alajuela
Residential
Secret Gardens
An exclusive development where architecture, nature, and privacy come together in a unique tropical living experience.
Playa Grande, Guanacaste
Development
Casa Garabito
Minimalist design with organic forms that blend seamlessly with the tropical landscape.
Quebrada Ganado, Puntarenas
Residential
Casa Álamo
Contemporary residence with innovative design solutions that maximize views and natural ventilation.
Pérez Zeledón, San José
ResidentialBoutique by design, personal by principle.
MONARK PROPERTY ADVISORY
Make a Better Property Decision Before You Buy
Architecture-led guidance for buyers evaluating property in Guanacaste.
We help you understand how a property aligns with the home you envision, your budget, and the next steps required before moving forward.
WHAT WE DO
Before buying, we help you understand whether a property supports the home, budget, and timeline you have in mind.
We review the information available from an architecture and construction perspective, identify potential concerns, and recommend the right next step.
"A beautiful property is not always the right property for your project."
ARCHITECTURE-LED REVIEW
What We Help You Understand
Location and access
Site and natural conditions
Construction potential
Budget compatibility
Visible risks and additional costs
Recommended next steps
ADVISORY SERVICES
Our Advisory Services
A short introductory call to understand your plans, answer general questions, and recommend the right Monark service for your situation.
- •Your current property situation
- •Project goals and general budget
- •Recommended next step
For clients evaluating one property, one location, or the general compatibility between their plans and budget.
- •Review of one property or target area
- •60-minute virtual advisory session
- •Preliminary project and budget compatibility
- •Key concerns and questions to resolve
- •Written summary with next steps
For clients comparing properties or locations before deciding where to invest more time and resources.
- •Comparison of up to three options
- •Location, access, and site context
- •Compatibility with your project goals
- •Potential concerns and additional costs
- •Comparative summary and recommendation
MOVING FORWARD WITH MONARK?
Advisory fees may be credited toward eligible Monark design or preconstruction services. Terms apply.
Knowledge before commitment.
CONSTRUCTION CALCULATOR
Know Before You Build
Project Category
Estimated construction range
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Based on 250 m² · Signature
US$450,000 – US$550,000
Preliminary turnkey construction estimate in Costa Rica, not a formal quote or total investment; excludes land, permits, design fees and contingencies, and depends on site, scope and project conditions.
Begin your Costa Rica journey with clarity and confidence.
Get In Touch
Start Your Legacy
Tell us about your vision and we will respond within 24 hours with a clear path forward — no obligation, no jargon.