Wavecrest
Dorado, Puerto Rico
18°27′31.79″
N
66°16′3.61″
W
Wavecrest
is
situated
on
one
of
the
most
coveted
and
visually
stunning
lots
in
Puerto
Rico,
offering
uninterrupted
180-degree
panoramic
views
of
the
Atlantic
Ocean.
The
brief
was
to
create
a
home
that
embraces
its
breathtaking
surroundings
through
expansive
glazing
and
open
spaces,
allowing
residents
to
feel
constantly
connected
to
the
sea,
sky,
and
tropical
environment.
At
the
same
time,
the
home
needed
to
respond
to
the
realities
of
Puerto
Rico’s
climate,
including
intense
sun,
humidity,
and
the
threat
of
hurricanes.
This
meant
that
resilience
and
durability
had
to
be
integral
to
the
design
from
the
very
beginning,
without
sacrificing
elegance
or
At the heart of the design are the columns — a classic architectural element reimagined.
They
don’t
just
add
vertical
rhythm
and
grandeur
but
cleverly
hide
automated
hurricane
shutters,
offering
protection
without
compromising
the
home’s
sleek
lines.
Challenge
The
biggest
challenge
was
to
keep
the
house
open
and
airy
without
sacrificing
safety.
Large
panoramic
windows
bring
the
outside
in,
but
maintaining
comfort
in
Puerto
Rico’s
hot
and
windy
climate
demands
smart
solutions
—
making
sure
the
house
breathes
while
staying
secure
and
energy-efficient.
18°27′31.79″
N
66°16′3.61″
W
7,8 km
Caribe Bliss Ocean Tours & Boat Rental
2,5 km
Bosque Estatal De Ceiba
7,8 km
Caribe Bliss Ocean Tours & Boat Rental
2,5 km
Bosque Estatal De Ceiba
Layout
The
floor
plan
divides
the
home
into
two
clear
zones
—
an
open
guest
and
social
area
with
spacious
shared
rooms,
and
a
private
wing
for
rest
and
solitude.
The
main
entrance
acts
like
a
frame,
instantly
revealing
the
ocean
view
and
setting
the
tone
for
the
entire
home.
The
wave-shaped
second
floor
smoothly
links
different
volumes,
infusing
the
architecture
with
lightness
and
flow.
Terraces
and
outdoor
spaces
are
positioned
to
catch
sea
breezes
and
provide
cozy,
secluded
spots
against
the
vast
ocean
backdrop.
team
Artur Sharf
Co-founder and lead architect
Artem Zverev
Co-founder and lead architect
Veronica Supruniuk
Managing partner and lead architect
Denis Sh.
Responsible for architecture
Lina R.
Responsible for architecture