WHO WE ARE
CONCRETE.
TEAK.PURPOSE.
Born in Punta Cana, working in Tulum and Bali. We build in the world's most extraordinary tropical landscapes — with raw materials, honest structure, and a deep respect for what was there before us.
17 Years.
3 Continents.
One Vision.
- YEARS DESIGNING DREAMS
- 17+
- PROJECTS DELIVERED
- 60+
- COUNTRIES
- 6
- CONTINENTS
- 3
THE TEAM
Built by specialists.
FRAN FRÍAS
Founder & CEO
Fran leads PILOTUM Studio with a clear architectural vision, combining creativity, technical expertise, and development strategy to create distinctive projects that connect architecture, people, and place.
VALENTINA LOMBANA
Architect & Project Manager
Valentina transforms ambitious ideas into thoughtful architecture, coordinating design and project development with precision, creativity, and a strong commitment to quality at every stage of the process.
CRISTOBAL SANTANA
Architect
Cristóbal approaches every project through its surroundings, studying light, landscape, and materials to create architecture that feels purposeful, balanced, and deeply connected to its natural environment.
IRIS GAN
International Relations
Iris builds international relationships and strategic partnerships, connecting PILOTUM Studio with global clients and investors while fostering new opportunities and long-term collaborations.
LUIS MELERO
Architect
Luis transforms complex design challenges into practical, elegant solutions, balancing architectural creativity with construction realities and a thoughtful understanding of the people who inhabit each space.
ROSEMARY SETIEN
Architect
Rosemary brings precision and clarity to architectural design, transforming creative concepts into detailed solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, and technical excellence throughout every stage of development.
BELKYS PAULINO
Architect
Belkys focuses on the details that make architecture work, connecting creative vision with technical execution to deliver spaces that are functional, cohesive, and carefully designed.
DIEGO JOSE SANTOS
Architect
Diego brings a fresh perspective to every project, exploring contemporary forms, materials, and spatial concepts to create innovative architecture that responds naturally to its surroundings.
OUR APPROACH
How we think.
- 01
Raw Materials
Concrete, teak, stone, rammed earth. We use what the land offers — processed minimally, expressed honestly.
- 02
Climate First
Every building is designed around wind, sun and rain. Passive cooling, deep eaves, cross-ventilation — before anything decorative.
- 03
Site Specific
No two sites are identical. No two buildings should be either. We start with the land, not a template.
- 04
Local Roots
We've been building in the Dominican Republic for decades. We know the soil, the suppliers, the regulations and the culture. That knowledge doesn't come from a manual — it comes from being here.
- 05
No Apology
Architecture that surrenders to the jungle, the sea and the sun — without compromise. Bold decisions, clearly justified.
- 06
Full Service
From first sketch to construction supervision. We stay with every project until it's built — not just drawn.
- 07
Honest Budget
We tell you what's possible within your budget — not what you want to hear. Clarity from the first conversation.
- 08
Built to Last
Trends fade. We design for the long term — structures that age well, materials that hold, spaces that stay relevant twenty years after the last worker leaves the site.
