We design bespoke houses and villas, from the initial plot study through to site supervision.
Designing a detached home takes far more than solving a floor plan. Every plot has its own regulations, orientation, topography, views and a particular way of being lived in. At Santos Arquitectos we develop bespoke homes in Málaga and the Costa del Sol, combining design, planning feasibility, technical control and site supervision.
We analyse regulations, buildability, site coverage, setbacks, height, access, orientation and the real possibilities of the plot.
We develop the architectural proposal and the documentation required to process the municipal building permit.
We define structure, services, construction details, measurements and the technical documentation needed to build.
We accompany the construction to control quality, resolve issues and keep the built work true to the design.
We get to know the commission, the plot and the client's needs.
We check what can actually be built.
We define layout, massing, image and the relationship with the terrain.
We prepare the technical and planning documentation.
We accompany the build through to completion.
More than six decades of experience in Málaga and the Costa del Sol allow us to anticipate planning, technical and construction constraints from the earliest stages. Our team combines architectural design, regulatory knowledge, BIM methodology and site supervision.
Local experience since 1958
Over 3,500 projects and files developed
Planning expertise in Málaga and the Costa del Sol
Bespoke design
Site supervision and technical control
3D/BIM visualisation
It depends on the scope and the plot, but as a guide: 1 month for the preliminary design and 2 months for the basic design. On top of that come the technical (execution) design and the municipal permit period, which varies by town hall.
Mainly its planning status: permitted buildability and site coverage, setbacks, maximum height, possible easements or restrictions, and the condition of access and utilities. We recommend commissioning a feasibility study before signing the purchase.
It varies greatly depending on the municipality and the complexity of the file. In general terms it can range from 6 to 12 months. Complete, well-prepared documentation from the start reduces requests for corrections and shortens the process.
Yes. We work across the whole Costa del Sol: Málaga, Marbella, Benahavís, Estepona, Mijas, Fuengirola, Rincón de la Victoria and other municipalities in the province. Many of our recent villas are in the Marbella and Benahavís area.
Yes — that is what we recommend as a first step. The preliminary study analyses the applicable regulations, the real buildability, the topography and orientation of the plot, and lets you make decisions based on data before committing to a full design.
Yes. We supervise the construction of our projects: technical monitoring of the works, quality control, resolution of issues and coordination with the contractor through to completion and first occupancy.
We can help you study your options from an architectural, planning and technical point of view before you make important decisions.
