Architect Benjamin G. Saxe founded his studio in San José, Costa Rica, in 2004 with a clear purpose: to redefine our relationship with nature through architecture. Since then, Studio Saxe has grown into an international firm with a presence in the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean—always guided by a philosophy that blends technological innovation with artisanal tradition in pursuit of true sustainability.

Their projects—whether private homes, hotels, or public spaces—always begin with the place. Each building is a singular response, a careful experiment that explores local materials, construction systems, and ways of life. At Studio Saxe, formulas are not repeated; they are observed, interpreted, and reinvented. The jungle, the mountains, or the coast become interlocutors and co-authors of the design.

Among their most celebrated works are jungle-immersed hotels, ocean-facing homes, and hospitality developments that redefine the idea of luxury through an intimate connection with nature. All are conceived with a holistic approach that integrates architecture, interior design, engineering, and landscape, seeking a positive impact on the communities in which they unfold.

Studio Saxe’s perspective is local in its sensitivity and global in its ambition. They research from Costa Rica, but their ideas—solid, ethical, and inspiring—engage in dialogue with the world’s most advanced practices.