Know what your luxury residence needs before you renovate
Understand what to preserve, what to improve, and the estimated investment,
with one point of contact from assessment to design and turnkey renovation.
Your project begins with MEMAT ™, ArquiNativa’s proprietary assessment
methodology for existing luxury residences in Costa Rica.
EXPLORE MEMAT
Tell us about your residence and renovation goals.
We’ll discuss how we can help and the next steps
Confidential · Initial suitability review
the problem
The space looks right.
It doesn't feel right.
Your residence may look impeccable, yet uncomfortable temperatures, persistent noise, or poor air quality can affect your everyday well-being
THERMAL COMFORT · AIR QUALITY · ACOUSTICS
Operational costs grow without explanation.
Rising energy bills, excessive water use, and recurring maintenance can point to inefficiencies. Understanding their causes helps you decide what to improve and where to invest.
OPEX · ENERGY · WATER
Your home no longer fits the way you live.
Spaces that once worked may no longer support your routines, accessibility needs or family life. Understanding what needs to change helps you prioritise a renovation around your needs.
LAYOUT · FUNCTIONALITY · ACCESSIBILITY
WHAT WE DO
We help owners of luxury residences improve comfort, performance, and long-term value through strategic renovation.
Our boutique consultancy combines bioclimatic design, wellness, and interior design.
One point of contact, from initial assessment to turnkey delivery.
Where to begin?
Start with MEMAT, our assessment methodology for existing luxury residences.
We evaluate five interconnected layers to identify what is limiting your home’s comfort and performance, what to preserve and what to improve, so you can set priorities before committing to renovation.
MEMAT ™
Microclimate & Property Performance Assessment
1
Bioclimatic
Performance
GREATER COMFORT.
LESS RELIANCE ON
AIR CONDITIONING.
Solar orientation.
Cross-ventilation.
Thermal mass.
Solar radiation control.
ii
operational
Efficiency
REDUCE AVOIDABLE COSTS. PLAN UPKEEP WITH GREATER CLARITY.
Energy and water use.
System performance.
Maintenance needs.
Running costs.
iiI
spatial
Function
MAKE EVERY SPACE WORK BETTER FOR THE WAY YOU LIVE.
Layout and circulation.
Everyday usability.
Accessibility.
Changing lifestyle needs.
iV
Aesthetic
Coherence
PRESERVE WHAT MATTERS.
UPDATE WITH PURPOSE.
INVEST WHERE IT COUNTS.
Architectural character.
Materials and finishes.
Visual harmony.
What to retain or renew.
V
wellness
Wellbeing
A HOME THAT SUPPORTS BETTER REST AND EVERYDAY WELLBEING.
Indoor air quality.
Light and daily rhythms.
Acoustic comfort.
Rest and recovery.
you receive
Clarity
Understand your residence’s current performance, what is limiting it, and where improvement is possible.
Confidence
A clear understanding of whether intervention is justified, what level of intervention is appropriate, and the likely investment required.
Direction
A prioritised roadmap to improve comfort, reduce operational inefficiencies, and adapt your home to your lifestyle.
A more comfortable home
More efficient operation
Spaces that work for you
MEMAT ™
HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE
the process
I
INITIAL CONVERSATION — We discuss your goals, concerns, and priorities for your residence.
II
ON-SITE ASSESSMENT — We assess five performance layers through observations, measurements, and available records.
III
YOUR MEMAT REPORT — You receive clear findings, recommended priorities, and an estimated investment range.
IV
DESIGN & BUDGET DEVELOPMENT — We develop your renovation design around the assessment priorities and your target budget, refining costs as the scope and specifications are defined.
V
TURNKEY RENOVATION — Once you approve the design, scope and budget, we coordinate the renovation through final delivery.
The MEMAT assessment fee
is credited towards your renovation project if you proceed with us.
Understand what your residence needs — and the estimated investment
before committing to renovation.
WHO WE WORK WITH
PRIVATE OWNERS
A home that works for you
You want a more comfortable, efficient, and functional residence and clear priorities before renovating.
FAMILY OFFICES & OWNER REPRESENTATIVES
Clarity for investment decisions
You need a clear assessment, defined investment priorities and one point of contact to oversee the renovation.
PROPERTY MANAGERS
Clear priorities. Coordinated improvements.
You need to address recurring operational issues and coordinate improvements on the owner’s behalf
Know what to improve
before you renovate
Start with MEMAT to understand your residence’s needs, define priorities,
and plan your investment with greater clarity.
Selective admission · Confidential · No commitment to proceed