WELLNESS MARKET
Location: South Guiones, Nosara
Size: 2500 smq
Type: Commercial
Status: Built
La Curva Wellness Market emerges from the vision of creating a space entirely devoted to wellbeing—an environment where every commercial element, every architectural gesture, revolves around this central value. The architecture itself becomes an expression of wellness, conceived to evoke harmony, balance, and connection with nature.
At the heart of the project lies a curated mix of programs: a convenience and market store complemented by a collection of restaurants conceptualized under a farm-to-table philosophy. Inspired by the archetype of an A-frame farm structure, this design element becomes the architectural statement of the project. Its double-height volume, extensive glazing, and charred wood cladding create a bold, sculptural presence—visually striking in both form and materiality. The transparency of the façade allows glimpses into the lively interior and the lush tropical landscape beyond, blurring the boundary between inside and out.
In contrast, the wellness and medical component of the plaza introduces a more grounded, solid architectural language—one that reflects a functional yet holistic approach to health. To balance the composition, a warm, earthy palette was drawn directly from the site’s natural soil—tones of clay, cream, and muted gray define the stuccoed walls that wrap the structure. These soft, tactile surfaces convey solidity and calm, harmonizing beautifully with the darker, charred wood elements.
Every existing tree was carefully preserved, including a majestic specimen that anchors the inner courtyard—an organic heart around which the plaza breathes. La Curva Wellness Market stands as a dialogue between architecture and nature, commerce and contemplation, structure and serenity.