chapter 05
Casa La Aventura
Casa La Aventura
Casa La Aventura
Not every project begins with a camera. Together with my lifelong friend Jon, I built Casa La Aventura from the ground up in Nicaragua. What started as a conversation between two friends slowly became an eco-hostel shaped by simple living, sustainability, and the desire to create a welcoming place for travellers from around the world.
Not every project begins with a camera. Together with my lifelong friend Jon, I built Casa La Aventura from the ground up in Nicaragua. What started as a conversation between two friends slowly became an eco-hostel shaped by simple living, sustainability, and the desire to create a welcoming place for travellers from around the world.

Nicaragua, 2023 - Our communal kitchen, a place to share food and stories.
Nicaragua, 2023 - Our communal kitchen, a place to share food and stories.

Nicaragua, 2025 - A view from the sky.
Nicaragua, 2025 - A view from the sky.

Nicaragua, 2022 - Adjusting to nature.
Nicaragua, 2022 - Adjusting to nature.

Nicaragua, 2022 - Sunset light creating beauty.
Nicaragua, 2022 - Sunset light creating beauty.

Nicaragua, 2022 - Round and irregular shapes are more fun.
Nicaragua, 2022 - Round and irregular shapes are more fun.

Nicaragua, 2022 - We started planting everywhere long before we knew exactly what to build.
Nicaragua, 2022 - We started planting everywhere long before we knew exactly what to build.

Nicaragua, 2022 - Simple and beautiful.
Nicaragua, 2022 - Simple and beautiful.

Nicaragua, 2022 - A hole in a piece of wood can be a flaw, or it can become a piece of art.
Nicaragua, 2022 - A hole in a piece of wood can be a flaw, or it can become a piece of art.

Nicaragua, 2022 - Warm tones make everything better.
Nicaragua, 2022 - Warm tones make everything better.

Nicaragua, 2024 - Our restrooms, with wood and plants everywhere.
Nicaragua, 2024 - Our restrooms, with wood and plants everywhere.

Nicaragua, 2023 - One of the many hammock corners.
Nicaragua, 2023 - One of the many hammock corners.

Nicaragua, 2022 - Recycling and using scrap wood always makes more sense.
Nicaragua, 2022 - Recycling and using scrap wood always makes more sense.

Nicaragua, 2023 - We created this place around the idea of sharing time and space with others.
Nicaragua, 2023 - We created this place around the idea of sharing time and space with others.

Nicaragua, 2017 - Starting to make our vision real with a group of friends and travellers.
Nicaragua, 2017 - Starting to make our vision real with a group of friends and travellers.

Nicaragua, 2022 - Wise, experienced hands creating natural protection.
Nicaragua, 2022 - Wise, experienced hands creating natural protection.