Architecture · Costa del Sol

Architecture studio in Málaga founded in 1958. Luxury villas, hotels, rehabilitation and urban planning on the Costa del Sol. Three generations, over 3,500 projects.

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The studio

Architecture committed to place and client

Santos Arquitectos is a studio founded in Málaga in 1958 by doctor-architect José María Santos Rein, a pioneer of modern architecture on the Costa del Sol. Three generations of architects have spent over 65 years shaping exceptional projects: from the Hotel Don Carlos in Marbella to luxury villas in Benahavís, and the rehabilitation of Málaga's historic heritage.

Our approach combines technical rigour, sensitivity to context and a constant dialogue with the client. Over 3,500 completed projects attest to an architecture built on territorial knowledge and attention to detail.

About the studio
65+ Years of experience
3,500+ Projects completed
3 Generations of architects
15+ Municipalities on the Costa del Sol
Specialities

Areas of work

Luxury villas — Santos Arquitectos Málaga

Luxury villas

Bespoke villas on the Costa del Sol, individually designed for each client and plot.

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Hotel Don Carlos Marbella — iconic hotel architecture

Hotels & public buildings

New-build and refurbishment projects for the hospitality sector and public facilities.

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Architectural rehabilitation in Málaga

Rehabilitation

Recovery and transformation of heritage buildings and existing structures.

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Selected work

Featured projects

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Luxury villa interior — living room with sea views, Costa del Sol
Our philosophy

Rigorous architecture, sensitive to place and built to last

Every project begins with a question: what does this place truly need? From there we build solutions that balance beauty, functionality and sustainability, always in dialogue with the client and the context.

Our experience on the Costa del Sol gives us a deep understanding of Mediterranean climate, topography and local planning regulations — allowing us to deliver projects that exceed expectations.

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What we do

Architectural services

Private villas

Full-service design of villas and houses on the Costa del Sol, from plot to handover.

Residential developments

Multi-unit residential projects with a focus on quality, return and sustainability.

Hotels & tourism

Hotels, tourist apartments and holiday complexes along the Málaga coastline.

Rehabilitation

Restoration of historic buildings and adaptation to new uses with respect for heritage.

Construction management

Site supervision and contractor coordination to guarantee quality and deadlines.

Urban planning

Partial plans, detail studies and planning management in municipalities of the Costa del Sol.

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