Evolution of a Vision
A;er cultivating a successful architectural design
business in the Los Angeles region for high-end,
luxury clientele for more than 20 years, Dahan wanted
something more.
“I had a burning desire to create something di;erent.
I had put all of my heart and passion into designing
homes for other people and then I had to let them go
to the homeowners. So, I wanted to leave a legacy to
stay with me, my kids, and grandkids — something
that would have a residual past and a great future to
it. ;at’s when I received a call from a friend in Costa
Rica about a development opportunity.
“When I landed in Costa Rica, I immediately
engaged and fell in love. It’s unbelievable — words
cannot describe the feeling you have here in Costa
Rica, especially in the Guanacaste Region where we
are located.
“I started looking over all of the beautiful mountain
scenery, seeing the Paci;c Ocean on one side and on
the other side mountain ridges of a beautiful, green,
lush environment. It was very peaceful. ;at’s when
it hit me: I started seeing unbelievable, contemporary
designs that were integrated into the beautiful terrain
and into the nature of Costa Rica. ;at’s when I started
seeing people living in harmony with nature, literally
allowing the nature outside in, with homes melded
into the landscape.
“Costa Rica is a place where you almost have no
choice but to be present and to appreciate life in a
di;erent way than in the western world. ;e people
“I started seeing unbelievable,
contemporary designs that are
integrated into the beautiful
terrain and into the nature of
Costa Rica. That’s when I started
seeing people living in harmony
with nature, literally allowing the
nature outside in, with homes
melded into the landscape.”
—Amnon Dahan
Kalia’s sustainable communities are created
to inspire homeowners and the world at large
to live at the highest levels while being ecologically conscience. This “Eco-Luxe” lifestyle
integrates remarkable modern architecture
within the Costa Rican landscape.
