Honoring the craft

  • FAMM Arquitectura approaches each commission as a chance to build upon the lineage of architecture. We work from the belief that good design is not a gesture but a slow conversation across generations, shaped by the craft we inherit and the places we inhabit. We aim for spaces that matter not only to the people who use them but also to the street outside, the neighbor next door, and the wider community that feels their presence. In Costa Rica and the tropics, the climate, the land, and the traditions of building are not constraints but guides; they lend character and resilience to our work. Every project begins with listening to a client’s ambitions, to a site’s history, to the narrative that can give a building its purpose, and we translate those stories into forms that feel inevitable, rooted, and particular. We keep our process direct and disciplined, free of ornament for its own sake, attentive to context, to craft, and to the realities of cost. Our ambition is simple: to create architecture that feels honest, connected, and enduring.

  • Led by co-founders Felipe Apestegui and Mariano Mesalles, FAMM Arquitectura is supported by a multidisciplinary team that brings together architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and specialized consultants in development and permitting. Guided by a rigorous design process and a boutique approach to architecture, the studio delivers thoughtful, context-driven solutions tailored to each project while maintaining a strong focus on budget discipline and cost control.

  • The FAMM Arquitectura team provides a comprehensive suite of services that guide projects from vision to completion. Our work begins with strategic visioning sessions, site analysis, and concept development, followed by a structured design process encompassing preliminary design and integrated interior design before advancing into detailed design. We manage permit acquisition, prepare construction documentation, oversee project management and on-site inspections, and deliver a seamless end-to-end experience.

At FAMM Arquitectura, we honor the architectural craft as both a discipline and a cultural heritage. We see design not as a series of trends or gestures, but as a long, evolving conversation that links the work of each generation of architects. Every project we undertake is an opportunity to add to that continuum with care and integrity.

Rooted in the architectural inheritance of Costa Rica and the realities of tropical environments, we create bespoke solutions that reflect each client’s needs and the unique story of every project. We believe that architecture becomes lasting when it responds to its place and people.

Our approach is rigorous and transparent; a disciplined, no-nonsense process that focuses on clarity of intent, respect for context, and a balance between design excellence and cost control.

Let’s make it happen!

From conceptual studies to the final phase of construction, we approach each project as a collaborative partnership. We know that designing a building is as much about guiding people as it is about shaping space. Our process is designed to empower your ideas, address challenges openly, and deliver a seamless path from vision to reality. The outcome is thoughtful architecture and quality craftsmanship that we can all be proud to stand behind.

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Services

Master Planning
Architectural Design
Renovation + Restoration
Interior Design
Project Management
Permitting Services


Locations

Plaza Pochote, Santa Teresa, Puntarenas
Plaza Colonial, Escazú, San José