Studio—Construction
Design-build construction · Playa del Carmen
Build the outdoor life you bought the place for.Pools, terraces and palapas — one crew, start to finish.
- Pools, outdoor kitchens, terraces, pergolas, palapas and gardens
- Surveyed, drawn, permitted and built by our own crews
- Design and price in writing before we break ground
01Why One Crew
One crew owns the whole build. Nothing falls through the gaps.
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One plan
Structure, drainage, electrics and finishes drawn together.
02
Permits handled
Municipal permit and HOA approval, filed by us, in hand before we start.
03
Built for the Riviera Maya
Sun, salt air and storm season decide the steel and the stone.
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One contract
One site manager, one number to call, first visit to handover.
02What We Build
What do you want built? One project, or the whole outdoors.
Open any one to see what is included.
01PoolsPools
Plunge pools, rooftop pools and full custom builds, finished in chukum.- Plunge and rooftop pools
- Full custom builds
- Chukum finish
- Structure checked first
02Outdoor kitchensOutdoor kitchens
Outdoor kitchens and bars in stone, concrete and marine-grade steel.- Services planned first
- Stone and concrete counters
- Marine-grade steel
- Connected and tested
03Patios & terracesPatios & terraces
Patios, decks and rooftop terraces, built as rooms with proper drainage.- Levels and drainage surveyed
- Stone floors and decks
- Shade and lighting
- Rooftop terraces
04Pergolas & palapasPergolas & palapas
Steel pergolas or hand-tied palm palapas, engineered and permitted for the coast.- Modern steel pergolas
- Traditional palm palapas
- Engineered and permitted
- Built by hand
05GardensGardens
Tropical planting that thrives without a full-time gardener, with irrigation and lighting.- Planting for this climate
- Irrigation
- Garden lighting
- Handed over planted
03Our Crews
Our own crews build it, for salt air and storm season.
- Materials chosen for sun, salt and heavy rain
- One site manager from the first survey to handover
- Our own crews, not subcontractors
04Who Builds It
Who actually builds it? Five crews, one site manager.
- Shell
- Waterproofing
- Chukum finish
- Commissioning
- Steel pergolas
- Palm palapas
- Engineering
- Fixings
- Levels and drainage
- Stone floors
- Timber decks
- Rooftop terraces
- Services planned
- Counters and bars
- Steel and stone
- Commissioning
- Planting
- Irrigation
- Garden lighting
At handover you get
DrawingsThe final plans for your property.
Permit papersCopies of the permit and the HOA approval.
Care guideHow to look after each finish.
Who to callOne number for anything that needs attention.
05Permits And Approvals
Who handles permits and HOA approval? We do.
- Rules differ by municipality and by building
- We file the paperwork and deal with the approvals
- Nothing starts until both are in hand
- Site survey and slab checkWe measure the site and check what the structure can carry.
- Drawings and a fixed scopeYou get drawings and a written scope for the design you approve.
- Municipal permitWe prepare and file the application.
- HOA approvalWe submit the design and answer the building’s questions.
- BuildWork starts only when both approvals are in hand.
We handle
- Permit application and filing
- HOA submission and follow-up
- Drawings and site plans
- Building work around the building’s rules
You provide
- Proof of ownership
- Your building’s rules, if it has an HOA
- Your approval of the design and the price
06Materials
Materials that survive salt air.
Sun, salt and heavy rain decide what lasts. Four finishes we specify.
PoolsChukum
A traditional lime-based plaster that waterproofs pools and walls.
TerracesTravertine
Natural stone for terraces and pool surrounds. It stays cooler underfoot than dark paving.
DecksTropical hardwood
For decks, pergolas and counters, sealed against sun and moisture.
FramesMarine-grade steel
For pergolas and kitchen frames, chosen to resist salt air.
Storm season
A design input, not a disclaimer. Structure, fixings and roofing specified for it.
Get My Design Quote
07Owners Abroad
Not in Mexico? We build while you’re away.
- We survey in person, you approve in writing
- Photo updates while we build
- Drawings, permit papers and a care guide at handover
Casa Verema, Aldea ZamaRooftop plunge pool, built as part of one project.
08Scope Your Build
Tell us what to build and where. We handle the rest.
Pick what applies. It becomes your quote request below.
What do you want built?Pick any
PropertyPick one
Is there an HOA?Pick one
Do you have plans?Pick one
Scope sheetDraft
Adds this to the quote form below. Nothing is sent until you submit it.
09Your Approval
You approve the design and the price before we break ground.
- Drawings you can read
- A written scope and the price
- Nothing is built until you approve
—How It Works
How design-build construction works.
01We visit and survey the site
Your part: show us the site.
- We measure, check levels, drainage and the structure
- What you want to build, and where
- A budget range before anything is drawn
02We draw it, price it and file the permits
Your part: say yes.
- Drawings, a written scope and the price
- We file the permit and the HOA paperwork
- Work starts when both approvals are in hand
03Our own crews build it
Your part: relax.
- One site manager runs the build
- Our crews do the structure, the finishes and the installation
- Photo updates if you are away
04We finish and hand over
Your part: enjoy it.
- Filled, tested and handed over
- Drawings, permit papers and a care guide
- One number for anything that needs attention
—FAQ
Questions owners ask before they request a quote.
Do I need a permit and HOA approval?
- Often, yes. It depends on the municipality and the building
- We handle the permit and the HOA approval as part of the build
- Nothing starts until they are in hand
Can my roof or slab hold a pool?
- We check the structure before we quote
- What it can carry decides the pool
- If it does not fit, you hear it before you spend
How much does a pool or outdoor build cost?
- Size, structure and finishes set the price
- Priced after the site survey
- The number in writing before we start
What if I am not in Mexico?
- You do not need to be on site
- Surveyed in person, approved in writing, built once you say yes
- Drawings, permit papers and a care guide at handover
How does hurricane season affect the build?
- It is a design input, not a disclaimer
- Structure, fixings and roofing specified for storm season
Which materials hold up in salt air?
- Chukum, travertine, sealed hardwood and marine-grade steel
- Chosen by where the piece sits: pool, terrace, roof or kitchen
Do I need my own architect or engineer?
- No. We draw the plans and the structure
- If your HOA asks for a specific engineer’s sign-off, we work with theirs
Can I combine a pool, a kitchen and a terrace in one project?
- Yes. One survey, one set of drawings, one permit process
- One site manager running all of it
10Start
How would you like to start?
Quote
Send us the site.
- Fill in the form below
- Tell us the property and what to build
- We reply to arrange the site visit
Call
Talk it through.
- Tell us what you have in mind
- Leave knowing what is possible
- Know what to prepare
