At Four Seasons Tamarindo, the relationship between architecture and nature is central. Set within a coastal reserve, the hotel must accommodate human activity while remaining sensitive to the landscape that surrounds it.
Artec Studio’s lighting strategy favors recessed glows, discreet pathways, and carefully contained illumination. The design avoids turning the exterior into a brightly lit spectacle; instead, it allows walls, niches, and water to register through small, controlled gestures.
The project is particularly interesting for its attention to light trespass and the nighttime environment. Here, darkness is not a deficiency to be corrected. It is part of the experience—and a resource worth protecting.
LIT Lighting Design Awards 2025 — Winner in Hospitality Lighting Design
