Draft:Benjamin Garcia Saxe

Benjamin G. Saxe is a Costa Rican architect renowned for his innovative approach to sustainable architecture and his focus on improving human well-being through design. G. Saxe's architectural practice, Studio Saxe, is based in San José, Costa Rica, and has garnered international recognition for its blend of modern design principles with traditional Costa Rican construction techniques.

Education
Benjamin G. Saxe was born in San José, Costa Rica. From a young age, he expressed a keen interest in architecture and the built environment. Pursuing his passion, G. Saxe studies architecture at Universidad Veritas and later obtained a Masters in Architecture from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).

Career
In 2007, Benjamin moved to London to work for Stirk Harbour + Partners, where he was responsible for the design of major projects such as the World Trade Center Tower 3 in New York, a high-end development for the Prince of Monaco in Montecarlo, and a variety of residential and office towers across Asia and the Middle East. While doing so, he developed his own practice and in 2010 the home he designed for his mother, "Forest for Moon Dazzler", won the award for "Best Private House in the World" at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona.

Studio Saxe
G. Saxe founded studio Saxe in San José, Costa Rica. Formerly known as Benjamin Garcia Saxe was renamed in 2017, to showcase the evolution of the studio and its new members. Studio Saxe quickly became known for its emphasis on sustainability. The studio's work has been showcased at the Venice Architecture Biennale and Benjamin was personally awarded the Alpha Rho Qui medal for leadership in architecture.