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Winner 2024 / ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN / Residential Single

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  • Project Title

    Casa Morada


  • Winning Firm

    Izen Architecture Inc.


  • Lead Designer

    Brenda Izen


  • Awarded

    WINNER, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, Residential Single
  • Project Location
    Potrero, Costa Rica
  • Project Status
    Completed
  • Completion Date
    September, 2024

  • Architectural Firm
     
  • Architect Firm / Studio Name
  • Lead Architect(s)
    Brenda Izen
  • Other Team Members
    Morhia Gifford
  • About Firm
    Izen Architecture is a design studio known for bold, modern homes that combine client narratives with unique architectural ideas. Our focus is on effortless luxury, meticulous detail, and creating spaces that enhance well-being. Each project integrates natural light, air quality, proportion, and texture to create sanctuaries that feel both exciting and serene. We design spaces with nuanced details and shifting proportions, creating sensory experiences that evolve over time.
  • Interior Design Firm
  • Interior Design Firm / Studio
  • Lead Interior Designer(s)
    Ali Budd
  • Other design Team Members
    Julia Dominguez + Shawna Gerlock
  • About the interior design firm
    Ali Budd Interiors is a Toronto-based boutique firm specializing in luxury residential projects across North America. Their philosophy, “beautifully functional, functionally beautiful,” guides a holistic design approach to create spaces that are both luxurious and deeply livable. Each piece is selected or custom-made to elevate a home’s unique character while enhancing functionality. The firm’s dedicated team crafts personalized sanctuaries that reflect the essence of those who inhabit them.

Casa Morada blends modern design with local craftsmanship. Its open-plan layout flows seamlessly, featuring an infinity pool and shaded terrace lounge. The interiors showcase distinctive finishes, including hand-applied plaster and limewash, creating a natural warmth throughout. Each room is uniquely crafted, balancing simplicity with character and inspired by the surrounding environment, offering a sense of serene sophistication.

Photo Credit: Izen Architecture