Townhouse Studio is a residential architecture and interior design studio helping ambitious homeowners create timeless forever-homes in the Mexican Caribbean and around the world. Our founder and Mexican architect, Andre Lopez, in his early days, worked with clients in Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancun and the Riviera Maya and later with clients around the world while specialising in design for residential homes & villas, apartments, boutique hotels, and creative spaces.

Featured project in Tulum

Torre Papillon

Construction completed in Nov 2024

330sq.m. boutique/residential hotel with 600sq.m. land in the jungle of Tulum

View built project

Other locations we design in Mexico

Playa del Carmen

Akumal

Puerto Vallarta

Tijuana

Cancun

Oaxaca

Acapulco

Monterrey

Bacalar

Merida

Riviera Nayarit

Clients who trusted us

Dana and I really enjoyed our working with you, and like we mentioned, we’re both so impressed with your work. Your designs really spoke to us and feel like such a great fit for the vision we have for this next chapter. Your creativity and attention to detail really stood out, and from the very beginning, it was clear that your style lines up perfectly with what we’re looking for.

— Mark Danon, Building in Tulum Country Club

Thank you so much for bringing this amazing project to life! It’s everything I hoped for and more — stylish, cozy, and surrounded by nature. I truly appreciate all the hard work and creativity that went into making this dream a reality. It’s been a pleasure working with you!

— Feras Salim, Owner of Papilllon Tower, Tulum

Yes, absolutely. U.S. citizens can own property in Mexico through a secure and government-approved structure called a fideicomiso (a property trust) or by setting up a Mexican company (LLC) in your name that will purchase the property.

We can connect you with people who will guide you through every step of the process, from land selection to legal setup.

We have a network of trusted real-estate agents, lawyers and service providers to help you get started.

Our process is designed specifically for remote clients. You’ll collaborate with our design team via video calls, review plans digitally, and receive regular construction updates through photos, videos, and milestone reports. You’ll feel involved without having to be on-site every day.

If necessary, we can also meet in person at the location of your land where you are planning to build your forever home.

Most projects take 1-2 months to design from concept to final handover (before construction), depending on location, size, and permitting, where the construction part can take from 12 to 16 months.

We work with skilled local providers that can help build your forever home with outstanding quality.

Our initial consultation helps us outline a realistic timeline tailored to your goals and land. We also offer fast-tracked design options for simpler builds.

Owning land is required before we begin architectural design, but if you haven’t purchased it yet, we’d still love to hear from you.

We can have a conversation about your goals and connect you with experienced, trusted real estate agents in the Riviera Maya who specialize in finding land for architectural builds. It’s never too early to start planning.

We offer a full-service design and build experience. This includes architectural planning, custom home design, interior design, landscape design, structural and construction planning, and preparation of all technical drawings (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, etc.). We also manage construction and collaborate with trusted local teams to bring your vision to life—seamlessly and beautifully.

The full list of our services can be found at https://townhouse.studio/services/

Nossa equipe reúne sensibilidade global em design com profundo conhecimento local para entregar casas que não são apenas deslumbrantes, mas também perfeitamente adequadas ao seu estilo de vida. Seja para se mudar, investir ou construir o refúgio dos seus sonhos, oferecemos suporte completo:
Arquitetura, design de interiores, paisagismo, planejamento técnico e gerenciamento de construção — tudo em um só lugar.

Entre em contato conosco e deixe-nos guiá-lo em cada passo do caminho!

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