Company Services & Our Expertise
PrendasLoria Architecture & Engineering together with Papagayo Design Center - Engineering, Master Planning & Project Management have jointed the expertise and the experience of more than 20 years developing hospitality and residential projects in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, and more than 40 years in other projects in Costa Rica.
Working with international investors and developers for more than 20 years, allows us to view with clarity the expectations and demands of foreign investors, but also the design styles, requirements and quality that upscale final customers, either local or foreign, are requesting.
Developing projects in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, surrounded by the beauty of the mountains, beaches, and ocean views, has lead us to exert expertise in sustainable, ecological friendly designs, conscious of energy and water use reduction, thru passive energy saving solutions, use of solar energy, and low water consumption.
We also are able to obtain the LEED Certifications from the US Green Building Council.
We have provided comprehensive design and construction management services in hospitality, residential, and commercial/entertainment/office developments, from single family luxury residences (second homes, retirement, and vacation), condominium apartment buildings, restaurants, clubs, SPAs, boutique hotels & branded hotel resorts, and urban development infrastructure in Costa Rica.
The type of projects we have developed are:
From conceptual creation to complete set of construction drawings and specifications, and from contracting construction companies to final delivery of completed building to our client, our individual approach ensures that our clients are comfortable and confident with our vision, creative talent, and design development abilities. We manage the process step-by-step with our client, as an active partner, to achieve the best development expectations.
Luxury Residences & Multifamily Residential Buildings
Branded Hotel Resorts & Boutique Hotels
Residents Sport Clubs, Beach Clubs, and Parks
Restaurants & SPAs
Commercial Retail & Office buildings
Hospitality & Residential Master Plans
Residential Urban Developments, Roads & Infrastructure Design
Our expert services are the following:
Architecture Design
Special attention is given to outdoor integration, natural views, use of local natural materials, passive energy and water savings, solar panels, and green roofs.
Structural Design for Seismic Zones
In compliance with Seismic Codes, oriented to bring the best safety to users and efficient design to obtain construction cost savings.
Mechanical Design
Design of plumbing building systems: potable water, hot water, sewage water, storm water, and irrigation systems; HVAV systems, and Fire Protection systems, all in compliance with international building codes.
Electrical & Telecommunications Design
Low and high voltage electric energy distribution systems, illumination interior and exterior, solar energy power systems, energy back up systems, telephone, cable TV and internet networks, smart home control systems, and security alarm systems. Emphasis is given to energy savings.
Interior Architectural Design and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) design
With innovative and creative use of local materials & contemporary styles.
Landscape & Hardscape Design
Creating outdoor living spaces integrated with the interior building areas, and delivering a sustainable integration with the surrounding natural wildlife, and careful use of water for irrigation.
Land Planning & Master Planning
From small site design to large touristic, residential and commercial master plans, we start defining the business strategy, then the development program, and continue with the land planning, to finalize with the master plan. We take a holistic approach to sustainable developments, with careful integration of the design of roads and utilities infrastructure with the natural ecological ecosystems of the site.
Urban residential developments, roads & utilities infrastructure design
Includes road and pavement design, electric & telecom distribution (either aerial or underground), potable, sewage and storm water systems, sewage water treatment plants, hydrologic studies, geotechnical & geological studies, erosion control, environmental studies, and subdivision design under the condominium laws.
Site Analysis and Basic Engineering Studies
We will conduct a careful site analysis and land surveys, and research the local government and central institutions regulations and codes, construction zoning, the area environmental restrictions, wildlife protected areas and reserves, wildlife corridors, forestry areas, protected water bodies and rivers, and other site regulations and restrictions.
We will perform engineering basic studies: soils studies, geological analysis, hydrology studies, and geology studies, forestry and tree inventories reports, etc.
Our design & construction services steps and deliveries are:
Our professional project management expertise allows us to manage and control all phases of the design, drawing development, building permits, construction management & technical inspection, to deliver the final completed building on time, on budget, and with the best quality possible.
We can service our clients with all project phases and stages of development, or only with part of the services.
Land Planning & Master Plan development
Architecture Conceptual Designs
Schematic Designs
Development of Construction Drawings & Technical Specifications in all design specialties
Pre-construction Services, cost control thru design, value engineering, and scope verification
Bidding & Contracting the General Contractor, Trade Contractors & Suppliers, including the Procurement for Interior Design features and FF&E
Construction management and coordination, schedule and cost control, payment control
Construction Technical Inspection, Supervision & Quality Control
Final project reception, punch lists and commissioning, and completed project delivery to owners.