Costa Rican Houses Receive International Award

Three luxurious residences in Costa Rica's Pacific coast were awarded by the prestigious international competition, America Property Awards, a global contest that rewards the best professional design and construction.

Two of them were designed by Costa Rican architect Andrés Morales. One was the home of Pin Residence, located in Playa Hermosa, Guancaste, and built in 2010. It received the award in the category Detached House Property Division (and architectural field).

The other house was Pura Vista, located in Manuel Antonio, Quepos, built in 2009 and awarded in the category of Single Family Housing in Architecture.

The third is the home home to award-winning South House, a project designed by Costa Rican architect Jaime Rouillon, in the forest and the sea, located in Nosara, Guanacaste. It won first place in category "Unusual Houses".

The Americas Property Awards are open to residential and commercial property professionals from North America, Central and South America and the Caribbean.

There are 19 categories to choose from - up to two of the most outstanding entries will be given a Highly Commended Award, the best overall entry will be given a five star award.

All five star winners will be rejudged to be shortlisted for the Best International Property Award for each category. Up to five nominations from the shortlist will be selected. Only one company will win the top prize.