Tao Design Build

04/01/2026

Tao Design Build website is live!

Tao Design Build is a full-service Design / Build company based in Nosara, Costa Rica, specializing in natural and sustainable design and construction.  We support our clients through every phase of the design and construction process to ensure an efficient, smooth and enjoyable experience and a to...

10/09/2025

GUANACASITA # 1

A modern minimalist casita in the jungle.

Design by :: David Otto Englander
Build by :: Tao Design Build
with :: Julio Roberto Vargas Rodriguez
Maestro de Obras :: Enrique Garro Murillo
Electrico :: Mario Vinicio Ruiz Valerin / Mr. Volt

Photography :: Ray Moss

09/09/2024

:: CASA TULA
:: Handcrafted Teak Timber Frame

Design :: David Otto Englander
Build :: Tao Design Build
Lead Timber Framer :: Julio Roberto Vargas Rodriguez
Timber Framer :: Paolo Walberto Ramirez Garro
Foreman :: Enrique Garro Murillo

22/07/2024

CASA TULA :: Bosque Verde, Nosara, Costa Rica

Design :: David Otto Englander
Build :: Tao Design Build
Project Architect :: Olivier Von der Weid :: Gecko Architecture
Lead Timber Framer :: Julio Roberto Vargas Rodriguez
Timber Framer :: Paolo Walberto Ramirez Garro
Construction Foreman :: Enrique Garro Murillo
Built-ins :: Leonidas David Lopez Dormos
Electrician :: Mario Vinicio Ruiz Valerin :: Mr. Volt
Landscaping :: Zamia

Photography :: Ray Moss

25/11/2020

CASA ECHO

A Sustainably Harvested, Traditionally Handcrafted, Teak Timber Frame, 2 BR Home in the Jungle.

Design by David Otto Englander
Build by Fox Maple
Finish Carpentry by Raspadesign
Shout out to Nosara Nomads

11/03/2019

It warms the heart to see one of your babies in the home of a dear friend...especially when that friend makes the most beautiful custom guitars and these babies get to live together!

06/09/2018

La Casita de Anna is now inhabited by these lovely humans! Traditionally handcrafted, sustainably harvested, all natural teak timber frame home Designed by David Otto Englander. Build by Fox Maple. Zazen Dining Table Designed by David Otto Englander, Build by Julio Vargas, Cloud Tree Woodworks.

19/12/2017

La Casita de Anna is going up in the air! Locally sourced, sustainably forested, traditionally hand-crafted Teak timber frame.

Design by David Otto Englander
Build by Fox Maple

19/12/2017

La Casita de Anna is going up in the air...locally sourced, sustainably forested, traditionally hand-crafted Teak timber frame.

Design by David Otto Englander
Build by Fox Maple

14/10/2017

CASA ECHO
Nosara, Costa Rica

Some snapshots from the construction process.

100% sustainably forested, locally sourced, traditionally joined Teak heavy timber frame. Posts scribed to stone.

Design by David Otto Englander
Build by Fox Maple