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We turn your idea into a viable, functional, and construction-ready project, fully compliant with CFIA standards and municipal regulations.
Designing is much more than drawing plans. It means understanding your needs, translating them into livable spaces, and resolving them with technical judgment and aesthetic sense—while protecting the budget and timeline. Our service is modular and adapts to what you need:
Detailed project development with criteria for functionality, ergonomics, lighting, and natural ventilation.
Permit-ready and construction-ready drawings (plans, sections, elevations, details).
Material criteria, finishes, and construction systems aligned with climate conditions and your budget.
Support with CFIA and the municipality (according to contracted scope), including preparation of the technical package.
Coordination with supervision and inspection teams to align design intent with execution.
Information gathering: needs program, desired style, target budget, and site constraints (zoning/land use).
Scaled architectural plans with dimensions and grids.
Elevations and sections addressing heights, solar exposure, and ventilation.
Construction details for critical elements (shading devices, junctions, stairs, railings, etc.).
Site placement (setbacks, access, parking, slope control, and basic drainage).
Area schedules by space and by level.
Coordination sheets with structural, electrical, and plumbing engineering.
Permit package (drawings and formal requirements per municipality/CFIA).
3D modeling and visualizations to validate massing, façades, and materials
Initial meeting (virtual or in person) to understand use, style, budget, and timeline.
Review of available documentation: zoning/land use, cadastral plan, topography, easements, condominium rules, etc.
Preliminary recommendations on placement, orientation, and access.
Space zoning (public/private/services) and circulation flows.
Solar exposure and cross-ventilation studies for passive comfort (critical in tropical climates).
Massing proposals and façade language.
Review with you and necessary adjustments until approval.
Detailed plans, sections, elevations, and constructability criteria.
Preliminary definition of materials and solutions for humidity, salinity (coastal areas), rain, and wind.
Early integration with structural, electrical, and plumbing engineering to avoid conflicts.
Coordination meetings with engineering (loads, panels, service connections, pipe sizes, downspouts, and technical rooms).
Architectural adjustments to improve installation efficiency and long-term maintainability.
Preparation of the CFIA and municipal submission package (per scope).
Support during reviewer clarifications when required.
Technical handover to supervision/inspection.
Targeted design site visits if contracted (to resolve field questions and safeguard architectural intent).
At CICSA, we approach architectural design with a technical, human, and deeply local mindset. We understand Costa Rica’s climate, materials, and regulatory framework—with extensive experience in Guanacaste and San Carlos—so your home, commercial space, or office not only looks good, but performs better and delivers value from day one.
We know Guanacaste, San Carlos, and surrounding areas—their microclimates and regulations. We design for heavy rain, strong sun, prevailing breezes, corrosion, and water systems.
Architecture, civil, electrical, plumbing, and surveying under one roof—less friction, less rework, and faster delivery.
We prioritize cross-ventilation, shading, solar protection, insulation, and orientation so your building consumes less and feels better year-round.
You know scope, timelines, and indicative costs before moving forward. We work with clear milestones and reviews.
We design for approvability from the outset, aligning CFIA and municipal requirements by location.
CICSA is registered with the Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos de Costa Rica (CFIA), license CC–07938, and has an in-house team in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, and Administration. This technical integration allows us to coordinate criteria from day one, avoid rework, and accelerate the path to permits and construction.
Single-family homes, beach or mountain residences, expansions, and renovations.
Retail units, strip centers, clinics, coworking spaces.
Cabins, small boutique hotels, hostels, and amenities.
Warehouses and workshops with basic operational requirements.
Terraces, ranch-style pavilions, pools, and complementary works.
Smart siting: leverage topography and winds; ensure efficient access, parking, and drainage.
Thermal envelope: eaves, brise-soleil, ventilated double-height spaces, and conscious material selection.
Natural lighting: skylights, light wells, and well-sized windows to reduce electrical consumption.
Practical sustainability: rainwater harvesting, native landscaping, photovoltaic pre-installations, and efficient irrigation.
Maintainability: solutions that resist humidity, salinity, and wear; details that ease maintenance.
Safety and compliance: adherence to setbacks, access, parking, and use-specific municipal criteria.
Small residential projects: 4–8 weeks from concept to permit-ready drawings (depending on complexity and review cycles).
Commercial/mixed-use projects: 8–12+ weeks, including specialty coordination.
Fees depend on square meters, complexity, scope (3D, specifications, permits, etc.), and location. After the initial meeting, we deliver a clear, phased proposal (concept / development / permits / construction support) so you can proceed with investment certainty.
With this, we schedule the feasibility meeting and you receive your detailed proposal shortly thereafter.
Yes. We prepare the CFIA package and support the municipal process according to the contracted scope. We also coordinate engineering so submissions are complete.
No. While our operations focus on Guanacaste and San Carlos, we serve projects across Costa Rica, coordinating logistics and local regulations.
Yes. 3D modeling and views help validate decisions and align expectations, especially for façades and materials.
Yes. We offer supervision, inspection, and construction, as well as appraisals. Depending on your strategy, we can design and supervise for a third-party builder, or design and build with our team.
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