• 
  Project Title

  Casa Morada

• 
  Winning Firm
  
  

  Izen Architecture Inc.

• 
  Lead Designer
  
  

  Brenda Izen

• 
  Awarded
  
  WINNER, INTERIOR DESIGN, Residential Single

• Project Location
  Potrero, Costa Rica
• Project Status
  Completed
• Completion Date
  September, 2024


• Architectural Firm
   
• Architect Firm / Studio Name
  Izen Architecture Inc.
• 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
  Ali Budd Interiors
• 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.