About us

INNOVATIVE DESIGN

SUPERIOR QUALITY | UNMATCHED PRECISION

Since 2008, Ricardo De Castro LLC has been at the forefront of commercial, corporate, residential, and public sector development. Our team has built a reputation for excellence and precision, successfully delivering high-profile projects across diverse industries and geographic locations. Our portfolio spans restaurants, offices, luxury residences, hotels, shopping malls, and municipal infrastructure, each executed with the highest level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

At Ricardo De Castro LLC, we operate in three core capacities:

Investor-Developer

We strategically identify, acquire, and develop land for residential, commercial, and public projects. From conceptual design to final construction, we ensure seamless execution, integrating cutting-edge architecture with sustainable and efficient building practices. Our ability to transform spaces into high-value developments has made us a trusted name among investors.

Owner’s Representative

We act as dedicated partners for clients seeking to develop their own luxury residential, commercial, or public works projects. Our comprehensive services include land acquisition, architectural planning, and full-scale construction management. With a hands-on approach, we safeguard our clients’ interests, ensuring projects meet the highest quality standards while adhering to timelines and budgets.

Government Contractor

We are a trusted contractor for federal, state, and municipal governments, providing infrastructure development, demolition, environmental remediation, and disaster recovery services. Our team ensures full regulatory compliance with FEMA, OSHA, EPA, and local government standards, delivering cost-effective and durable solutions for public sector projects.

EXPERTISE & RECOGNITIONS

2002
Barcelona, Spain
UNIVERSITAT INTERNACIONAL DE CATALUNYA

Architecture Bachelor Degree

2003
Milan, Italy.
SCUOLA POLITÉCNICA DI DESIGN

Masters Industrial Design – Prof. Piero Lissoni

2003
Milan, Italy.
SCUOLA POLITÉCNICA DI DESIGN

Masters Interior Design – Prof. Patricia Viel (CITTERIO – VIEL & PARTNERS)

2026
Miami, Florida
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD

Building Contractor

2001 - 2002
Barcelona, Spain
ARGOS MANAGEMENT

Architect

2003 - 2005
Milan, Italy.
LISSONI ASSOCIATI

Architect and Interior Designer

2005 - 2006
Miami, U.S.A.
LUMINAIRE

 Interior Designer

2006 - 2007
Miami, U.S.A.
LUMINAIRE + BOFFI CUCINE

Kitchen and Interior Designer

2008
Colombia
CREATING PRESENCE

Opening an office in Colombia

2014
Miami, U.S.A.
CREATING PRESENCE

Opening an office in EUA

2017
A WINDOW TO THE WORLD

Project: Monument river

2018
XXVI COLOMBIAN ARCHITECTURE BIENNALE

Category: Architectonical Project
Project: EL CIELO

2019
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

Category: Nomination A’ Design Award

2020
BUILDING OF THE YEAR ARCHDAILY

Category: Nomination Project El Cielo

2019
Como, Italy
BRONZE A’ DESIGN AWARD WINNER

Category: Bulding Structure Design
Project: MARQUISE

2020
RETHINKING THE FUTURE

Category: Private Residence (Large) (Concept)
Project: MICA HOUSE

2020
RETHINKING THE FUTURE

Category: Public Building (Concept)
Project: MARQUISE

2022
BRONZE A’ DESIGN AWARD WINNER

Category: Private Residence (Large) (Concept)
Project: LA CIMA

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