The Concept

The homes at Buena Vista I are built in the shape of an octagon. It has a style and ambiance that will truly assist you in your pursuit of the ultimate relaxed environment.  Our floor plans encourage a free flow of individual movement, with the circular shape naturally eliminating any sharp corners bringing creative furniture placements and traffic patterns.

With an interior that boasts open floor plans and exquisite teak featured appointments, our homes feel incredibly peaceful, spacious and relaxing. The curved nature and styling of the rooms are perfect for large banks of windows dramatically framing your lake views, while an abundance of natural light fills the structure.

Standard Home Features

• Municipal water supply for all Buena Vista I homes
• TV cable available
• 120VAC, 220 VAC (American style outlets)
• Each home will have a separate septic tank
• Imported Italian 6 burner stove
• Other kitchen appliances are GE
• GE Washer and Dryer standard
• Teak floors
• Sky TV (Satellite TV)
• Wireless Internet

Options

• One or two story options (option may depend on lot location)
• Casita (guest house) option
• Garage option
• Jacuzzi option available on all plans
• Teak floor planking
• Expanded decking
• Voiceover IP (internet) phone lines are available
• Infinity Swimming Pool available on some of the lots

The Construction

A circular home is one of the safest and most secure of all dwellings. The inherent strength of the round interconnected components forms a strong structural web. The home is built upon reinforced concrete piers, joined together by reinforced concrete beams. The entire base acts as one monolithic unit.

The steel superstructure of the house is welded to plates which are tied directly to the footings. Aside from the main steel carrying beam, the entire structure is galvanized steel, essentially a post and beam type construction, where the weight is transferred to the structural piers. Structural, electrical and mechanical systems have been rigorously studied and certified by the Costa Rican College of Engineers, which must approve all new structures in excess of 30 m2(square meters). This approval process is to ensure the safety and durability of new construction in Costa Rica.

The exterior consists of a fiber-cement type board covered with a wire mesh with 1.5 cm. of mortar which is then covered with a stucco finish. The windows and doors are a superior-quality European designed reinforced vinyl. The steel roofing is enameled inside and outside.

Outdoor decking consists of heartwood teak planking. Ceramic floors for both kitchen and bath are imported from Italy and the fixtures and appliances are American style. The interior floors are teak wood and come as a standard feature in all homes. The interior walls are insulated and dry walled. Kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities are locally handcrafted with solid cedar

• Your home construction will be overseen by an experienced North American construction manager.