arkina

09/05/2026

Casa VO is a mountain house located in Jarabacoa, conceived in close relationship with the topography and the landscape. The project is organized on different levels and brings its volumes together under a large pitched roof that unifies the house and defines its character.

The social spaces open onto the terrace, the pool, and the views, while wood, stone, rough stucco, and the exposed metal structure shape an architecture that is warm, clear, and deeply connected to its setting. A house designed to inhabit the mountain through openness, shelter, and continuity between interior and exterior.

Designed in collaboration between Mario Desangles and Janet Abreu of Desangles Abreu Arquitectos , and Mónica Desangles of Arkina

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06/11/2025

We believe that true living begins with respect for nature. When we honor its rhythms, we create spaces and lives that feel truly at peace.

Wellness Pavilion of a very exiting project we’ve been working on!

08/09/2025

Original and unforgettable spaces is precisely what we do best.

Highlight design + build project

13/06/2025

27/05/2025

Samanea Loft - work in progress

Architectural design built upon a pre-existing design framework and customized to align perfectly with our client’s vision and requirements.

Design + Build project by arkina
More coming soon!

24/04/2025

How do you convey the warmth of freshly baked bread through spatial design? That was our guiding question when we created this bakery concept in 2022.

Though it never came to life, it remains one of our favorite design studies—a benchmark we revisit again and again.

28/01/2025

Ongoing finishes fase at Casa Playa Anclón 🚧 Design and construction management by arkina.

24/07/2024

Once again we are honored to see our project, , featured on print in one of the most beautiful and carefully curated design magazine we have ever seen. Thank you for including our work in your printed issue series under the Nature theme.

From the editor’s letter: “The theme ‘Nature’ embodies a profound exploration of the symbiotic relationship between nature, architecture and art - a triadic dance where each partner influences and complements the other. Nature, with its untamed beauty and inherent wisdom, has stood as an eternal muse for architects and artists across centuries, guiding them towards a harmonious integration of both the constructed and natural worlds.”

05/09/2023

We are thrilled to announce that Casa Rosabaya has been featured in the stunning Chinese design magazine . Our project is being showcased alongside works such as Bunkeren by James Stockwell and many others that have been a reference for our work and contemporary view on architecture. We are truly honored!

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24/07/2023

BALATÁ. The design is a reflection of inside-outside living. All villas are positioned in order to maximize the ocean views, while the ones who’s lots permit it, also get to enjoy private patios overlooking beautiful mountains.