Experience your future home in VR
Flat drawings can only go so far. VR lets us step into your design at full scale and feel what it’s like to actually live there.Even if you’re thousands of kilometers away, you can watch that tour, at your own leisure, and get a clear sense of the layout and flow long before construction begins.
WHY USE 3D DESIGN?
YOU SEE YOUR FUTURE HOME CLEARLY.
Instead of trying to imagine from 2D drawings, you walk through realistic 3D views and understand exactly how the spaces feel.YOU CATCH PROBLEMS EARLY, NOT DURING CONSTRUCTION.
Awkward layouts, views, circulation, and lighting issues can be fixed on screen, instead of becoming expensive changes on site.YOU MAKE DECISIONS WITH CONFIDENCE FROM ABROAD.
3D and VR walkthroughs make it much easier for you, your builder, and your designer to stay on the same page across time zones.YOU CAN TEST “VACATION NOW, HOME LATER” IDEAS.
We can explore versions for Airbnb use, future full‑time living, or both, and you can see how each option will actually work.YOU SAVE TIME AND MONEY.
Changing materials, layouts, or details in 3D is fast and affordable compared to altering concrete, plumbing, or structure after it’s built.
how does it work? (q & a)
Q: WHAT'S THE FIRST STEP IF I'M INTERESTED?
A: We start with a call where you tell me about your property, how you want to live (or rent), and share any sketches, photos, or inspiration you already have. I’ll ask a few focused questions about your timeline, budget range, and intention for your new home.Q: HOW DO YOU TURN MY IDEAS INTO A DESIGN?
A: I build a detailed 3D model of your future home based on your brief, site, and priorities. Instead of flat plans, you get to see actual spaces: room layouts, circulation, views, and how the house sits on your lot.Q: HOW DO DESIGN REVIEWS WORK IF I'M IN THE AREA?
A: If you’re here, we can review your design together in person or via Zoom. I’ll walk you through the 3D model on screen, and you can also put on a VR headset and explore the house at full scale — seeing how large the rooms feel, how you move through the spaces, and what you see from each window, terrace, and from around the pool.Q: HOW DO DESIGN REVIEWS WORK FROM ABROAD?
A: If you’re not in Costa Rica, we review everything over Zoom. I share my screen and walk you through the 3D model live so you can ask questions and make decisions as we go. I can also record a separate VR walkthrough of me moving through the house in headset and send you the video, so you can replay it, pause, and review every detail on your own time.Q: CAN WE MAKE CHANGES AS WE GO?
A: Yes. We move through the design in rounds, using your feedback to adjust layouts, openings, views, storage, and details until it feels right for how you’ll actually use the home —whether that’s full time living, vacation stays, Airbnb hosting, or a mix.Q: WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPROVE THE DESIGN?
A: Once you sign off on the 3D design, I share it with Coastal Constructions, a trusted local builder. They use it to develop the construction drawings, permitting documents, and cost information, so your build team and design are aligned from the beginning.
Quiet luxury villa, Cahuita
A spacious two bedroom home with a true office for an American couple planning to relocate to Cahuita in a few years. The design focuses on quiet luxury: generous, calm interiors and a comfortable workspace, all oriented to capture light, breeze, and views of the surrounding garden.Construction already underway!
Villa + family suite + rental casita, Puerto Viejo
A multi‑unit property for an American couple planning a future move to Costa Rica: a main two-bedroom home with pool plus two casitas on one site. One two-story casita is designed as an income‑generating rental, and the other as a comfortable suite for the client’s mother.Blueprints already underway!
3‑bedroom vacation home, Punta Uva
A courtyard‑style, C‑shaped house organized around a central pool for Canadian owners who come down each year with friends and will rent it as an Airbnb the rest of the time. Inside, the living and kitchen areas open wide to the pool deck for social time, while the three bedrooms are placed for privacy and easy hosting, so the home works equally well for the owners and for rotating guest groups.Construction already underway!
Home with volunteer quarters, Puerto Viejo
A primary residence for an American couple who live here full‑time, with a separate two‑bedroom, one‑bath wing linked by a breezeway for volunteers at their dog rescue. The main house remains private, while the volunteer quarters sit across the breezeway with shared access to laundry, giving everyone clear separation and comfortable space on a single property.Construction almost complete!
Hillside vacation home with infinity pool, Playa Chiquita
A three‑bedroom retreat stepped into the hillside designed as a vacation base for an American family, with the rest of the year reserved for rental stays. The house frames an infinity pool and side patio, and every bedroom looks out over the jungle, pool, and terraces, so the whole place feels like a quiet, elevated retreat in the trees.Construction already underway!
About me
I’m Dave Jurzynek, a 3D home designer, specializing in custom homes and remodels based on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast for people relocating or investing from abroad.I bring together over fifteen years of design and drafting experience with more than ten years of 3D modeling, so every project starts as a clear, detailed digital home you can walk through before you build.Because I have lived in this climate year‑round, I understand what actually works here over time—how sun, rain, wind, salt air, and jungle growth affect a house, and how good design can make your home comfortable, durable, and low‑stress.My role is to translate your ideas, Pinterest boards, and sketches into a realistic 3D design that fits this environment and your future plans, whether that’s a full‑time residence, an Airbnb‑ready vacation home, or both.I serve clients remodeling and building custom homes throughout Costa Rica's Caribbean coast — from Cahuita and Puerto Viejo down through Cocles, Playa Chiquita, and Punta Uva, all the way to Manzanillo.
Testimonials
AMERICAN COUPLE, MULTI-UNIT PROPERTY IN PUERTO VIEJO:
"Dave did a tremendous job throughout the design process for our property. He was able to take all of our vast big ideas (and sometimes seemingly crazy ones) and turn them into reality. His insights and design touches perfectly matched our styles and taste, and he was patient and knowledgeable, walking us through the whole process. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to turn their dreams into a home."
(A Coastal Constructions Project)
AMERICAN COUPLE, PRIMARY RESIDENCE WITH VOLUNTEER QUARTERS AND DOG RESCUE IN PUERTO VIEJO:
"We had the utmost pleasure of working with Dave Jurzynek with the design of our home in Playa Negra, Costa Rica. Designing a beautiful, functional home, yet staying within the budget was key to us and Dave made the process so smooth! We met for 5 sessions, and each session was very productive. He listened to us and presented creative designs that we would have never developed if we had not worked with Dave. Hiring a designer like Dave is well worth the money. We are so happy with the design of our home. In addition to designing our home, Dave also designed an Animal Rescue Shelter for us. Dave's creativity, along with his professionalism and top-tier skills are amazing! I highly recommend working with him for your design needs...he is the BEST."
(A Coastal Constructions Project)
PROJECT MANAGER, RENTAL PROPERTY REMODEL IN PUNTA UVA:
"Working with Dave was such a pleasure! He made the entire process of 3D design very easy and quick. He was patient as our team made decisions and stepped in with great suggestions when we got stuck. I would highly recommend his services."
AMERICAN FAMILY, VACATION HOME IN PLAYA CHIQUITA:
"We had an excellent experience working with Dave on the design of our home in Costa Rica. From the very beginning, he listened carefully to our ideas and translated them into a thoughtful, beautiful, and highly functional design that fits both the climate and the landscape perfectly. Everyone we show the design to is impressed and thinks it's going to look amazing, and on one visit, we even had the opportunity to put on VR goggles and take a virtual walk through of our future home. The whole process took a few months of communication and Zoom meetings, tweaking things here and there as he worked with us and our builder. Communication was clear and consistent, and we always felt supported and informed. We're really happy with the final result and would highly recommend Dave to anyone looking to build a home in the Puerto Viejo area."
(A Coastal Constructions Project)
CANADIAN COUPLE, CASITA IN CAHUITA:
"Wow! I've never had an experience in designing our dream casita like we did with Dave. Dave was quick, responsive, professional and great at what he does. He helped us to design our dream casita for our property on the beaches of Cahuita. He was able to clearly articulate my vision and bring to life, while also being able to integrate technical considerations for things we frankly didn't consider. The very best part of the experience was doing a virtual reality walk-through of our design in the jungles of Costa Rica to actually experience what living in the house would be like! Truly a fantastic experience and we would highly recommend Dave for bringing your creative vision for your dream home to life!"
(A Coastal Constructions Project)
CANADIAN COUPLE, VACATION POOL HOME IN PUNTA UVA:
"We cannot recommend Dave enough for your house design. He was so easy to work with and has a fantastic design eye! He was able to come up with an initial design based on our ideas that was very close to what we wanted, which saves a lot of time. I would strongly suggest using Dave for your design needs, you will not regret it. Thank you again Dave for your help in designing our dream vacation home!!"
(A Coastal Constructions Project)