Casa Cavu

Casa Cavu Project Overview — Luxury Jungle Home in Platanillo, Dominical, Costa Rica

The site's location was strategically chosen for its proximity to both the beach and the mountains. This ensured easy ac…

Road Improvement & Drainage at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Costa Rica Build

Drainage plays an important part year around in Costa Rica’s tropical rain climate. Without proper storm drainage and gr…

Casa Cavu Architectural Floor Plans — Luxury Villa Design, Platanillo Costa Rica

300 Bamboo Living Fence at Casa Cavu — Sustainable Property in Platanillo, Costa Rica

300 bamboo plants were order from a local bamboo farm months in advance of the delivery date.

Shipping Container Cabina Delivered to Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Dominical Area

A special platform was built for the container to rest on. The container is a 40ft refrigerated unit will help insulate …

Spring Water Well Discovery at Casa Cavu — Platanillo Property, Costa Rica

We started the process by having a "water witch" come out to determine the best spot for the well. Yes this is a real th…

New Hiking Trails at Casa Cavu — Platanillo Jungle Property, Costa Rica

As you hike along the trails, you will find a lot of edible landscaping, easily accessible for you to enjoy the fruits o…

Shipping Container Cabina Build-Out at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Costa Rica

A site plan and 3D render was developed by the architect to make the 40ft shipping container compliment the design of th…

100 Coffee Trees Planted at Casa Cavu — Sustainable Platanillo Property, Costa Rica

Fertilizer was mixed and filled into every hole to create a good base for the coffee trees to grow.

Permaculture Garden at Casa Cavu — Sustainable Development in Platanillo, Costa Rica

(Left) Bananas are a staple of the Costa Rican diet and grow on every corner. (Right) Francisco, horticultural specialis…

Site Work & Land Development Begins at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Dominical

One of the major projects undertaken at Casa Cavu, the team at The Cavu Group was the creation of two new terraces for t…

Cavu Vivero — Sustainable Plant Nursery at Casa Cavu, Platanillo Costa Rica

Propagation allows for the creation of new plants without relying on external sources. By propagating plants in-house, C…

Decorative Stone Column Fence at Casa Cavu — Platanillo Luxury Build

Stone work finished for perimeter fence at Casa Cavu in Costa Rica.

Infinity Pool Footers & Foundation at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Costa Rica

Building a pool foundation requires careful planning and execution. The area where the pool will be built must first be …

Infinity Pool Foundation at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Dominical Luxury Build

The Cavu Group team is the developer behind the Casa Cavu project, and their focus on quality and innovation is evident …

Infinity Pool Basin Construction at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Costa Rica

By mixing the concrete at the project site, the construction team will combine cement, aggregates, water, and additives …

Outdoor Living Container Addition at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Dominical Area

A concrete path with drainage rocks leads you from the porch to the shower. Taking a shower at night in an open air conc…

Concrete Columns & Mechanical Room at Casa Cavu — Platanillo Build, Costa Rica

The elevated slab itself will be fashioned using steel beams, complemented by a poured concrete layer. A total of 16 col…

Digging & Pouring Footers at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Costa Rica Build

Our hands-on approach begins with precision digging, creating footers approximately 2 feet deep. These footers are forti…

Gabion Wall Construction at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Costa Rica

Gabion walls are a centuries-old construction technique that has seen a resurgence in modern landscaping and architectur…

Plumbing, Electric & Propane Rough-In at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Costa Rica

While handling the electrical and propane systems, we're also dedicated to sorting out the plumbing intricacies. Notably…

Hand-Poured Concrete Slab at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Costa Rica Build

As we gear up for the slab pouring, meticulous planning takes center stage. To ensure absolute precision and uniformity,…

Property Drainage Management at Casa Cavu — Platanillo Jungle Build

To counter these challenges, we've undertaken proactive measures. Firstly, all drainage has been rerouted along a consol…

Concrete Wall Construction at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Dominical Area

At this stage, precision becomes paramount. We rely on the use of steel guides and meticulously placed string to guarant…

Headers, Columns & Crown Beams at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Costa Rica

The process of forming and pouring headers, along with the repetitive stacking of blocks, undoubtedly demanded intense l…

Roof Beams & Insulation at Casa Cavu — Platanillo, Costa Rica Luxury Build

The facia board, an essential element, has been crafted with 1.5-inch concrete board, ensuring durability and support fo…