How can experiential learning introduce sustainable practices into our creative endeavors?
Twelve creatives.
Six principles of Biomimicry.
One journey through Costa Rica.
How it works
An invitation only network embedded in the diverse ecosystems of Costa Rica, seis cuentos immerses creatives in a series of unique eperiences focused around engaging in the community an participating in conservation efforts.
Meet the guests
George
Ashely
Casey
Boots on the ground in Costa Rica
Experience Overview
Six Life Principles of Biomimicry
Camp Pod
Life Principle: Adapt to Changing Conditions
Program: Community collaboration
Camp Flower
Life Principle: Evovle to Survive
Program: Mediation
Camp Butterfly
Life Principle: Be Resource Efficient
Program: Help with trails
Camp Centipede
Life Principle: Integrate Development with Growth
Program: Coffee Farming
Camp Strangling Tree
Life Principle: Life Friendly Chemistry
Program: Exploration / Fusion
Camp Tortuguero
Life Principle: Be Locally Attuned and Responsive
Program: Beach Clean Up
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Camp POD in Uvita
Day 2: Orientation to Six Life Principles of Biomimicry
Day 3: Camp Butterfly
Day 4: Camp Centipede
Day 6: Camp Flower
Day 7: Camp Strangling Tre
Day 8: Camp Tortuguero
Camp Pod
Location: Uvita, Costa Rica
Space: Hut
Camp Butterfly
Location: Monteverde, Costa Rica
Space: Parasitic Structure
Camp Centipede
Location: Monteverde, Costa Rica
Space: Subterranean Modular Units
Camp Flower
Location: Chato Volcano, Costa Rica
Space: Levitating Pods
Camp Strangling Tree
Location: Celeste River, Costa Rica
Space: Hanging Pod
Camp Tortuguero
Location: Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Space: Floating House
It all begins at Camp Pod.
Social Space
Guests can trade stories, share research methodologies,
and discuss recent discoveries, and creative practices.
Work Space
After exploring the site guests can bring back their
findings and dive deeper into what they discovered.
Lecture
Locals come in to share with guests about the
Six Life Principles of Biomimicry.
Library
Guests can purchase or check out books for
their adventure to further dicover.
Kitchen
Guest can cook in the communal kitche
or enjoy a local favorite prepared by staff.
Discover Costa Rica through the lens of biomimicry
and experience a journey that is not only magical
but meaningful.
Project Details
Overview
A 14 week project that focused on integrating into the Costa Rica landscape through sustainable practices in hospitality. Two weeks in Costa Rica
and 12 weeks at Art Center in Pasadena.
Challenge
How can experiential learning
introduce sustainable practices into
our creative endeavors?
Opportunity
Twelve creatives.
Six principles of Biomimicry.
One journey through Costa Rica.
Role
Environment Design
UX Design
Skills
Rhino and Vray
Abobe Creative Suite
Field Research
Model Making
Takeaways
Through field research and immersing myself in the center of Costa Rica made the inspiration come that much easier. We did a variety of different types of field research, from staying in cabanas in the middle of the jungle at nights, to visiting a range of hospitality spaces, to visiting residential and workshops to understand the materiality of Costa Rica.
I believe in field research and I believe it helps a project come to life. The ability to connect with those you are designing for is a key part of my process.