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Architects in Playa del Carmen

We design and build under one roof — architectural project, structural engineering, permits and construction. One team responsible for your home from start to finish. 18+ years and 196 projects.

Design + Build: one contract, one responsible party. Skip the classic architect-vs-builder conflict — we sign for both.

Our Architecture Services

Architectural Design

Concept and full design tailored to your lot, budget and lifestyle.

Structural Engineering

Structural design for karst soil and the tropical Riviera Maya climate.

3D Renders & Visualization

Photorealistic renders and walkthroughs to see your project before building.

Permits & DRO

Land use, construction license, environmental permits and Responsible Works Director.

Interior Design

Layout, finishes, lighting and furniture coordinated with the architecture.

Design + Build

Turnkey: the same team that designs also builds and delivers.

Architecture Fees (2026)

Reference ranges; in design-build the design is folded into the construction budget:

ServiceMXN/m²USD/m²
Concept design (concept + drawings)$150–$350$8–$19
Full construction drawings$350–$700$19–$39
Design + build (turnkey)Integratedin the build

Design-build advantage: integrating design and construction saves time and avoids overruns from changes between drawings and site.

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How We Work

  1. Meeting and site analysis — needs, budget and regulations.
  2. Concept design and 3D renders — we refine until you love it.
  3. Construction drawings and permits — plans, DRO and licenses.
  4. Construction with weekly photo and video reports.
  5. Turnkey handover and a 1-year warranty.

Areas We Serve

We design and build across Playa del Carmen: Corasol, Playacar, El Cielo, Mayakoba, Selvamar and beachfront, plus Tulum and Cancún.

Why Choose Recrea

  • Licensed architects and DRO — a legal, buildable project
  • Design + build in one firm — a coherent vision, no middlemen
  • 196+ projects in the Riviera Maya since 2008
  • Fixed-price contract — a clear budget from the design stage
  • We work remotely — renders, video calls and weekly reports

Real Projects

Architects in Playa del Carmen — Recrea
Architects in Playa del Carmen — Recrea Construction

What Our Clients Say

"The team designed our home with 3D renders and then built it — no surprises between plan and site. One party responsible for everything."

Laura G., Playacar

"They designed and built remotely while we lived in Canada. The renders gave us full confidence before starting."

James R., Toronto

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Frequently Asked Questions

A concept design runs about $150–$350 MXN/m² and full construction drawings $350–$700 MXN/m² depending on complexity. In a design-build model the design is folded into the construction budget, which is usually cheaper than hiring separately.

With an architect alone you get the drawings and then have to find and coordinate a builder. With design-build, the same team designs and builds under one contract — no plan-vs-site conflicts and no overruns from miscoordination.

Yes. We include land use, construction license, environmental permits where applicable and the Responsible Works Director. We deliver a project ready to build legally.

Yes. We work with 3D renders, video calls and reports; many clients approve their design from the US, Canada and Europe before traveling.

Yes — layout, finishes, lighting and furniture, with photorealistic renders and virtual walkthroughs so you see the result before building.

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