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Architecture born
from the Rainforest.
Built for a lifetime.
Our founder was born and raised in Costa Rica's South Pacific. For 25 years, Neoarchitects has been designing sustainable modern homes in the region we call home — the Osa Peninsula, Golfito, and Pavones.
26
Years designing in the South Pacific
110
Hectares Private rainforest reserve in Osa Peninsula
704 tons
CO₂ removed from the atmosphere per year
We don't build in the jungle.
We build with it.
Most architecture firms arrive in Costa Rica from somewhere else. They bring a style, apply it to the landscape, and leave. We are different in the most fundamental way: our founder, Bryan Mendieta, was born here. The Osa Peninsula, the Golfo Dulce, the back roads to Pavones — this is the landscape of his childhood, not a market opportunity.
For 25 years, Neoarchitects has practiced a single principle: every home we design must serve the ecosystem that surrounds it. Bioclimatic design that works with the tropical climate. Materials sourced locally and chosen for longevity. Systems — solar, rainwater, passive cooling — that reduce dependence and leave light footprints. And a 110-hectare private rainforest reserve in Osa that removes 704 tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere every year.
This is not marketing. It is the only way we know how to build.
- Our Philosophy
- AIA Member
- CO₂-Neutral Studio
- Founded 1999 · Golfito
- International Clients
Where the jungle
meets the Pacific
Our home.
Our main studio.
Surf. Jungle.
Golfo Dulce views.
- Osa Peninsula
- Golfito · Golfo Dulce
- Pavones
What clients ask us
25 years of international clients means we know exactly what concerns buyers have when building in Costa Rica's South Pacific for the first time.
Do i need to be in Costa Rica to manage the project?
How long does a typical project take?
What are your architecture fees?
No — the majority of our clients live in the US, Canada, or Europe and manage their projects remotely. We provide weekly photo and video updates, scheduled video call check-ins, transparent milestone billing, and written confirmations at every project decision. We are your single point of contact for everything, from permit applications to contractor management.
From starting design to moving in, a typical South Pacific residential project takes 5–7months. This includes 3–5 months for design and engineering, 2–4months for permits (depending on site complexity and whether a SETENA assessment is required), and 10–14 months for construction. We give every client a specific timeline estimate after the initial site assessment.
Our architecture fees range from 10.5% to 12% of construction cost for comprehensive services — including concept design, full construction documentation, structural engineering, permit management, and construction supervision. For a $400,000 construction project, this represents $42,000–$48,000 in professional fees. We provide a detailed fee proposal after the initial consultation.
110ha
Private rainforest reserve in the Osa Peninsula — owned and managed by Neo Architects Costa Rica since 2010
704t
Tons of CO₂ removed from the atmosphere every year by our Osa reserve
CO₂∅
Our studio operation is carbon neutral — the only architecture firms in Central America to achieve this
0.1 Free Consultation
A 30-minute call to understand your site, vision, and budget. We give you an honest picture of what is possible and what it costs. No obligation.
02.Site analysis & concept
We visit your site, study the terrain, climate, and orientation, and develop an initial design that responds specifically to where you are building.
03. Design & permits
Full architectural documentation, structural engineering, and management of the complete permit process. We handle CFIA, SETENA, and municipal approvals
0.4 Build & handover
We supervise construction, manage contractor teams, and keep international clients informed throughout — from wherever in the world you are.