Architectural Branding Photography at Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas

A woman in a white dress sits on a stone ledge overlooking a serene coastal landscape from the restaurant at Casa Chameleon. The view includes lush green hills, a calm bay, and a cloudy sky. Wooden stools are placed nearby.
A woman balances on a log at a beach, wearing a white outfit. The sky is cloudy, and there are lush green trees along the sandy shore. Hills are visible in the background.

Nestled along Costa Rica’s stunning Pacific coastline, Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas provided the perfect backdrop for an architectural branding session with Costa Rica Architect and Designer, Maria Laura of Green Haven Architecture. The property’s dramatic coastal setting and innovative design elements created an ideal environment to capture the essence of architectural expertise.

Morning Light at Playa Prieta

  • Woman in a white sleeveless top and pants stands on a large tree branch. The background features intertwining branches and blurred foliage. The image is in black and white.
  • A woman in light-colored clothing stands barefoot on Catalinas beach, looking down and smiling. The ocean and a cloudy sky are in the background, creating a serene atmosphere.
  • Person in a white sleeveless top and light pants stands barefoot on a beach, stretching arms overhead against a serene ocean backdrop under a cloudy sky.
  • A person stands on a beach, facing the ocean. They are under a large, arching tree with green leaves. The sky is overcast, and an island or land mass is visible in the distance across the water.

The session began at dawn on the Playa Prieta, the beach right below Casa Chameleon, with the soft morning light. This natural setting offered a stunning contrast to the architectural elements that would follow, establishing Maria Laura’s connection to Costa Rica’s natural landscape that influences her design philosophy.

Casa Chameleon’s Architectural Elements

Aerial view of restaurant Sentido Norte and Casa Chameleon
  • A woman walks on a path surrounded by lush greenery and trees, holding a purse. She is near a sign that reads Sentido Norte Restaurant and some outdoor seating with umbrellas. The sky is overcast.
  • A woman in a white dress sits on a stone ledge overlooking a serene coastal landscape from the restaurant at Casa Chameleon. The view includes lush green hills, a calm bay, and a cloudy sky. Wooden stools are placed nearby.
  • A woman in a black top and white pants stands casually on a staircase, holding the railing with one hand. The background is a serene blur of greenery and water.
  • A person with short hair and a warm smile is looking at the camera in the wine room of Casa Chameleon. They are indoors, in a warmly lit setting with wooden shelves and a blurred background suggesting a wine bar or similar cozy environment.

Moving to Sentido Norte and Casa Chameleon’s signature spaces, we utilized the property’s striking architectural features:
•⁠Contemporary tropical design elements that define Casa Chameleon’s aesthetic
•⁠ ⁠The restaurant’s innovative indoor-outdoor flow
•⁠ ⁠Dramatic viewpoints showcasing the property’s integration with its coastal setting

Professional Branding at the Restaurant

  • A person with short hair and a nose ring is standing against a wooden slatted wall. They are wearing a black turtleneck shirt and smiling slightly at the camera.
  • Casa Chameleon. Black and white image of a barefoot person in a black top and white pants, standing in a doorway. They are looking to the side, with a glass-paned door visible in the background.
  • A person with short hair stands by a wooden door, wearing a black top and white pants. They smile softly while leaning slightly against the door. The background shows part of the building and greenery of Casa Chameleon at Catalinas.

The final portion of our session took place at Casa Chameleon’s restaurant, where we captured Maria Laura in this masterfully designed space. The restaurant’s thoughtful architecture, with its panoramic ocean views and sophisticated design details, provided the perfect backdrop for the session.

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