KIRTCHERT PAKONEN DEVELOPMENT LIMITADA
Rich Pakonen and Blaine Kirchert are the principals of the development partnership. The two real estate
veterans are successful entrepreneurs in Minnesota who have established strong track records in the real
estate community. Kirchert owns River Run Properties, a development company. That company has
closed or is in the process of closing more than $130 million in development projects. Pakonen founded
PAK Properties in 1994, an entrepreneurial real estate company that has reenergized downtown St.
Paul, Minnesota with three successful redevelopment projects, including The Lowry, The Rossmor
and the ProduceExchangeBuilding.
CONSTRUCT TOM
Tom Terry, head of Construc Tom, has been a resident of Costa Rica since 1992. A native of NantucketIsland, Terry later moved to Californiawhere he built custom homes and furniture. He fell in love with Costa Rica after sailing to the country with his wife. They worked on one of the first upscale developments in Playa del Coco. The project won a prestigious Costa Rican award for
best contemporary residential development.
ZURCHER ARQUITECTOS
The development team has partnered with Zurcher Arquitectos, a noted Costa Rican architecture firm
led by Ronald Zurcher Gurdian. The architect is known for taking inspiration from nature, matching
colors to tree bark and rooflines to turtle shapes, among other things. Zurcher has had a hand in many
of the country's luxury homes and hotels, including the new Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula
Papagayo. The architect is a modern art aficionado who is interested in the evolution of design.
RESIDENCE FEATURES
Guanacaste architecture design by Costa Rican firm, Zurcher Architects and built by Construc Tom Large living and dining room
Light colored porcelain tile throughout Imported aluminum windows
Custom locally handcrafted tropical hardwood doors Large terrace with built-in gas barbeque Balconies or patios off each bedroom Detailed three material exterior Common area and bedroom air conditioning units Wired for telecommunications Exterior lighting
KITCHEN
Full size kitchen
Custom local tropical hardwood cabinetry with brushed nickel hardware Stainless steel 6 burner stove
Stainless steel refrigerator Stainless steel dishwasher Stacking washer and dryer Stone tile countertops
GUEST BATHROOM
Honed travertine countertop
Tiled shower surround Undermount sink
Dark polished brass fixtures Dark polished brass light fixture
Towel accessories in black wrought iron
MASTER BTHROOM
Honed travertine countertop
Tiled tub surround with mosaic tile border Hammered stainless steel sink Brushed nickel fixtures Brushed nickel light fixture Full size tub
Towel accessories in brushed nickel
Several Upgrade Options Available
Two Furniture Packages Available