Centro de Estudios Tropicales

Situated in the coastal mountain range at an elevation from 250 to 650 meters but only 1.5km from the ocean (in a straight line, 4km by the road), the last farm up the mountain, use to be of a total of 100 hectares.

This land was the last grasing field up the mountain.

More than 20 hectares of regrown and hold growth forest, water streams and waterfalls.

Astonishing views of the pacific, and a cool breeze...

The center, corner stone of the project, is the guaranty of a responsible
development.
Keeping the balance between private properties and conservation zones.
The owners will have access to the reserve, with experimental gardens, trails and
views. As well as the documentation of the C.E.T. on the environmental impact of
the project, and solutions for a sustainable development.
The C.E.T will be responsible of the administration of the reserve, of monitoring
and protection of the forest, it will also be a meeting point for persons interested
in the project.
There will be facilities for researchers.

Light Architecture to have as little impact as possible on the land. Buildings on stilts to take avantage of the slopes. Renewable energies, recycling, and control over the consumption.

Encanto / Rio&Mar / Regional Informations

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