Tropical architecture by UBALI in Costa Rica
COSTA BALLENA · COSTA RICA

Architecture &
Construction
in Costa Ballena.

Integrated architecture, engineering and construction for custom homes, villas and hospitality projects across Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific.

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Uvita · Ojochal · Dominical · Bahía Ballena

Designed with
the terrain.

In Costa Ballena, the landscape is often the starting point of the architecture.

Sloped terrain, ocean views, heavy seasonal rainfall, drainage, vegetation, access and infrastructure all influence how a property should be planned and developed.

UBALI brings architecture, engineering and construction into one coordinated process, allowing the design to respond to the site while remaining connected to technical feasibility, budget and execution.

One vision.
One integrated process.

Site conditions are considered from the beginning so architecture, engineering, permitting and construction can develop together.

01

Site Evaluation

Early review of terrain, access, orientation and development conditions before major design decisions are made.

Property Review · Access · Site Strategy
02

Architecture

Custom design shaped around views, topography, climate, lifestyle and the specific potential of the property.

Site Planning · Architecture · Design Development
03

Engineering & Permits

Technical development and coordination of the professional documentation required for the permitting process in Costa Rica.

Engineering · CFIA · Municipal Process
04

Construction

Construction coordinated around the architecture, site conditions, material performance, budget and project priorities.

Turnkey Construction · Procurement · Site Coordination
05

Project Management

Coordination of consultants, procurement, quality and execution throughout the development and construction process.

Coordination · Quality Control · Delivery
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Contemporary tropical residence designed by UBALI in Costa Rica

Architecture shaped
by landscape.

Costa Ballena combines dramatic terrain, dense vegetation, ocean views and one of Costa Rica’s most intense tropical climates.

Design decisions need to consider water management, natural ventilation, solar exposure, protected outdoor living, privacy and the relationship between the building and its surroundings.

01 Topography-responsive planning
02 Rainfall and drainage strategy
03 Views, orientation and privacy
04 Tropical material performance
01

Custom
Homes

Residences developed around the property, views, lifestyle, architectural direction and investment level of each client.

02

Villas &
Vacation Homes

Projects designed for private use, vacation rental or a combination of both, balancing experience, maintenance and long-term operation.

03

Boutique
Hospitality

Villas and small hospitality developments where architecture, landscape, guest experience and investment objectives are considered as one project.

Across Costa Rica’s
Southern Pacific.

Projects outside these communities can also be evaluated according to location, access and scope.

UVITA OJOCHAL DOMINICAL DOMINICALITO BAHÍA BALLENA

A clear process,
even from a distance.

Many projects in Costa Rica are developed for clients who do not live in the country full time.

A coordinated design-build process helps centralize technical decisions, project information, procurement and construction oversight while keeping the client involved in the decisions that matter.

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Start from a
defined design.

UBALI’s Signature Models offer a more defined architectural starting point while still allowing adaptation to terrain, orientation, climate, views and the specific requirements of each property.

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PLANNING A PROJECT IN COSTA BALLENA?

Start with the property.
We’ll help define the path forward.

Whether you already own land in Uvita, Ojochal or Dominical, or are still evaluating a property, UBALI can help identify the architectural, technical and construction considerations before moving forward.

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