YOUR sTORY - OUR STORY
"Good architecture is like a good therapy session, a good marriage, a good poem – gently and almost invisibly allowing you to be you, as flawed and as beautiful as you are."
–Robert Sullivan
Our Belief
Good design has the power to improve people’s lives. We believe in producing great architecture with a high-precision approach that feeds your soul.
One-stop shop for all your needs
Our architectural firm provides all services that you could need in order to have your dream home in Costa Rica.
We are a multidisciplinary team capable of handling all of the design & build stages of your dream home project. This approach simplifies the whole process and enables a single point of contact for the client. Our broad interdisciplinary team includes highly qualified individuals from different fields to attend all the stages and trades of any residential project.
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Our Approach
Our highly traceable and precise methodology ensures that uniquely crafted residential projects are predictable in terms of scope, quality, time, and budget.
Our precise software tools and a robust methodology ensure we can execute each project with the required precision. From the latest BIM software to our on-site quality control everything is done with a high-precision approach.
BIM THERE, DONE THAT
BIMx Technology
We use BIMx technology to communicate with our clients and colleagues. Track the design process easily.
AS if we were in the same room
ASANA, Dropbox tools
ASANA, Dropbox
Distance is not a barrier to work together. We offer
SEE IT,
BEFORE IT HAPPENS
We create in-house highly detailed 3D models that accurately depict the actual route of the pipes inside a building.
Weather simulations and
Detailed 3D modeling.
Simulations that ensure accuracy.
We perform wind simulations to ensure a sustainable approach when designing with passive climate control strategies.
Let the design surprise you, not the budget.
Beautiful can be traceable and predictable. Over the years we have polished our methodology to close the gap between the design and the construction. By implementing traceable and precise processes we have been able to predict the outcome of the project. Traceability also improves our communication with the client as it enables transparency and accountability. A great example is how every design review with the client is accompanied by a matching budget estimate review that reflects the latest design changes.
MEET the team
Our broad interdisciplinary team includes highly qualified individuals from different fields to attend all the stages and trades of any residential project.
Diego Méndez-Arce Architect, Founder. ​ With over 10 years of experience, Diego is the founding architect of Arkamos and is extremely passionate and perfectionist by nature. He lived in the U.S. and Europe where he studied and interacted with other cultures and became more aware of his human condition. Diego displays skill in translating abstract ideas to concrete design concepts. He also takes great interest in aesthetics theory. His interests in information technologies and computational design in architecture have fostered an innovative technological approach to the automatization and optimization of his company. In his free time, Diego enjoys cooking and swimming.
Berman López Parrales Architect ​ Berman is a talented architect originally from Nicaragua, now thriving in Costa Rica as part of the Arkamos Architecture Costa Rica team. With a strong aptitude for project management, he excels at turning complex designs into seamless, functional realities. Outside of work, Berman’s creativity extends to the kitchen, where he enjoys experimenting with new recipes. He also cherishes time with his daughter, often rollerblade skating together. Passionate about technology, politics, and cinema.
Vilma Magelinskaite Interior Design & Marketing ​ Vilma is a multifaceted artist and designer originally trained in stained glass at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vilnius, Lithuania. During her academic journey, she enriched her perspective with exchange studies in Munich, Germany. For the past decade, Vilma has called Costa Rica home, where she has transitioned her artistic vision into the fields of architecture and design. As a key member of an architecture studio, she leads marketing initiatives and specializes in interior design, blending creative aesthetics with functional spaces. Beyond her professional endeavors, Vilma finds inspiration in the natural beauty surrounding her, often capturing it through photography. Her passion for art remains deeply rooted in working with glass and painting, reflecting her enduring connection to her stained glass origins.
SofÃa Méndez Arce Finance & Management SofÃa is a dedicated environmental engineer with extensive experience in sustainability and environmental consulting. Her expertise lies in evaluating environmental impacts and designing innovative strategies to balance economic development with environmental stewardship. As a key member of her company, she manages administrative and financial tasks, ensuring efficient operations while maintaining focus on sustainable growth. SofÃa’s multidisciplinary background and leadership skills make her a valuable asset in coordinating teams and fostering collaboration. With proficiency in English and German, she effectively bridges communication gaps in diverse environments. In her free time, she actively supports environmental and social programs. She also enjoys staying active through sports, combining her love for nature with her commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
Bryan Jiménez Montoya Topographic Surveyor ​ Bryan is one of the founders of BABV, an energetic and young multidisciplinary firm that has a topographical, architectural and even graphic design background. His diverse approach makes him a great professional as he surveys every site with a broader perspective. His architectural background allows him to see the site with a keen designer's eye, this is a highly valuable skill that allows the rest of te team to rely on his work, accuracy and precision. He uses some of the the latest topo survey equipment and drone imaging technology to achieve precise results. Bryan is always in touch with Costa Rica's beautiful landscape, he enjoys working outdoors and occasionally relaxes making hand illustrations.
Jose Luis Campos Andrade Structural Engineer ​ With more than 13 years of experience designing and inspecting in the field of structural design, Andrade is a meticulous and budget conscious Civil Engineer with a master's degree in Structural and Seismic Engineering from The University of Costa Rica. He holds multiple courses and seminars on professional development in the fields of pre-tensed and post-tensed reinforced concrete, post-tension slab design, steel structural design, CMU structural design, wood structural design, seismic bridge design, the reinforcement of existing structures and seismic structural isolation, among others.
Eugenio Araya Civil Engineer - Soil Surveyor ​ Eugenio has Master's in Geotechnical Engineering and  he is in charge of Castro y DeLaTorre's engineering department. In 1994 he started off as a Laboratory technician and then as a field technician, in 1999 he became head of the laboratory. In 2002 he started his studies in engineering and also became an assistant in the engineering department, he would later on become the head of this department, he has completed many complementary studies in his field of expertise. Since then he has become a key piece in the organization. ​ ​
