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Castro Architect in Madeira
After more than two decades of work in Andalusia, we have opened an office in Calheta, on the west coast of Madeira, to support homeowners, investors and developers across the island.
What we do in Madeira
Restoration of traditional houses: bringing stone buildings and older properties back to life, preserving their character while adapting them to modern living.
Energy efficiency: better thermal performance, natural ventilation and solar gain, backed by specialist training in energy retrofitting and certification.
Houses and extensions: new builds, refurbishments and extensions designed for sloping plots and the Atlantic climate.
Tourist accommodation and hospitality: projects for holiday rentals (alojamento local), small hotels and restaurants, drawing on our experience with beach venues.
End-to-end project management: from feasibility study to site supervision, with a single point of contact throughout.
Why work with us
A track record since 1998 in the rehabilitation of listed buildings, public facilities and hospitality, recognised in national competitions, now applied to the architecture and landscape of Madeira.
Contact in Madeira
Calheta, Madeira (Portugal) · info@castro-arq.com · +34 627 477 210
La Atunara
La Linea de la Concepción , Cádiz
Santa Catalina
El Puerto de Santa María , Cádiz
Guarderia
San Fernando, Cádiz
Caleta
Cádiz
Andujar
Jaen
La Granja
Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz
Teniente Andujar
Cádiz
Latina
El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz
Founded in 1998, our architecture studio has a well-established track record of more than two decades in architectural design, site supervision, comprehensive project management and feasibility studies. Our work is distinguished by clear, rigorous dialogue with public authorities and private clients, and ranges from residential buildings and public facilities to heritage rehabilitation and urban planning.
The quality and rigour of our work are backed by the trust of bodies such as the Andalusian Regional Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the Regional Ministry for Equality and Social Welfare, the Andalusian Housing and Rehabilitation Agency (EPSA), the Provincial Council of Cádiz and several city councils, and we hold certificates of full satisfaction for the completed works. Our technical expertise is further endorsed by our selection as a collaborating architect of the Architects' Mutual Insurance Society for expert appraisals and reports.
Awards and Competition Prizes
Honourable Mention at the 1st “Torres Clavé” Award of the Official College of Architects of Cádiz (COAC), in the category of Conservation and Restoration, for the full rehabilitation of a listed building (Grade 2) with apartments and retail space for EPSA at 10 Calle Doctor Dacarrete, Cádiz.
First Prize and Contract Award in the national competition held by the Andalusian Regional Ministry of Social Affairs for the design, construction documents and site supervision of a Early Childhood Education Centre in San Fernando (Cádiz).
First Prize and Contract Award in the national competition held by the Andalusian Regional Ministry of Social Affairs for the design, construction documents and site supervision of a Day Care Centre and Day Stay Unit in La Línea de la Concepción (Cádiz).
Training, Research and Professional Commitment
To deliver optimal and innovative solutions, our professional practice is supported by a solid academic and research background and leadership in urban sustainability:
Leadership and outreach: Founding partner and president of the Association for Efficient Urbanism and Architecture – MenosCeODos, leading the association's active participation in the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) course “Sustainable and Strategic Approach to Large Urban Processes: Port-City of Cádiz”.
Sustainability and energy efficiency: Master's degree in Architectural and Urban Energy Retrofitting and University Expert qualification in Building Energy Auditing and Retrofitting, complemented by advanced energy certification workshops (CE3 and CE3X).
Building pathology and intervention: Specialised training in partial intervention projects (structural reinforcement, roofs, façades, lift installation and demolition).
Research and doctoral studies: Research Proficiency qualification (Suficiencia Investigadora) from the Madrid School of Architecture (ETSAM), following doctoral programmes in Housing and Institutional Building Design.
Let's create something timeless
Whether you're envisioning a new home, reimagining a workspace, or transforming an existing space, I'd love to hear about your project.
© 2025 Elias Hart. All rights reserved.
Based in Madeira, Portugal
Independent architect creating thoughtful spaces that connect people and place.
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