Arquitecto Roberto Goyenaga Pinzón
Recreacional·Rio Oro, Santa Ana, San Jose, Costa Rica·2016· 76 m²

Roy Muñoz Residence Pool & Deck

A 76-square-meter outdoor recreational addition in Río Oro, Santa Ana, conceived as an engineered response to low soil permeability. To mitigate ground saturation and preserve natural drainage, the swimming pool and sun deck were elevated above ground grade upon a treated timber structural platform. The design faithfully harmonizes with the architectural vernacular and materials of the existing home, establishing a seamless spatial transition between the shaded living terrace, the pool deck, and lush tropical greenery.

Elevated outdoor timber deck and swimming pool in Santa Ana Costa Rica, integrated above ground level with tropical perimeter landscape.

Architectural Views

Elevated rear yard perspective displaying the timber deck platform and pool layout in relation to the existing residence and mountain backdrop.
Tectonic detail illustrating the transition between natural wood decking and washed aggregate pool coping edge.
Framed perspective from the shaded dining veranda overlooking the elevated swimming pool deck through sliding glass panels.