Ramos Castellano Arquitectos Explained

Ramos Castellano Arquitectos
Industry:	Architecture
Headquarters:	Mindelo, Cape Verde
Founded:	2005

Ramos Castellano Arquitectos is an architecture firm led by Eloisa Ramos and Moreno Castellano, founded in 2005 and based in Mindelo, a city in São Vicente island. ^{[1] [2]} They have been awarded multiple times being one of the main architectural studios in Africa having multiple articles written on their works, most notably the recent Centro Nacional de Artesanato e Design building in Mindelo. Their architectural style is known for recycling materials and using sustainable construction techniques. ^{[3] [4]}

Biography

Eloisa Ramos, born on Santo Antão island, completed her studies on the University of Coimbra in 2002, and Moreno Castellano, born in Sardinia, finished his studies in 2003 in the University of Florence, founding the studio in 2005. ^{[5] [6]}

Works

Ramos Castellano's style is often defined as "simple yet innovative," due to the lack of resources in the islands. ^[7] Their notable works include:

• Aquiles Eco-Hotel (São Pedro, Cape Verde, completed in 2014)^[8]
• Terra Lodge (Mindelo, Cape Verde, completed in 2015) ^[9]
• Casa Celestina (Mindelo, Cape Verde, completed in 2021) ^[10]
• Centro Nacional de Artesanato e Design (Mindelo, Cape Verde, completed in 2022) ^{[11] [12]}
• Mami Wata Eco Village (Chã de Igreja, Cape Verde, completed in 2023) ^[11]

Awards

• Prémio Nacional da Arquitectura de Cabo Verde ^[13]
• IFI Design distinction award ^[14]

External links

• Ramos Castellano Arquitectos Official Website
• As tampas de barris reciclados formam uma fachada expressiva num novo equipamento cultural em Cabo Verde
• Wikidata entry for Ramos Castellano Arquitectos
• Ecovillaggio Turistico Mamiwata on The Plan

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2024-01-24. RAMOS CASTELLANO ARQUITECTOS. 2024-07-12. en.
2. Web site: 2018-01-24. CONSTRUCTING PRACTICE: RAMOS CASTELLANO ARCHITECTS. 2024-08-12. en.
3. Web site: 2022-12-14. reversible rainbow barrel lids jazz up facade of national arts center building in cape verde. 2024-07-12. en.
4. Web site: Ramos Castellano CNAD . Divisare . August 15, 2024.
5. Web site: 2017-08-24. Architects in Cabo Verde. 2024-07-12. en.
6. Web site: 50 de África y Asia . Arquitectura Viva . 2018 . August 15, 2024.
7. Web site: Simplicity defines an island hotel . Beyond the West . 2020 . August 15, 2024.
8. Krämer. Britta. Raw architecture against an archaic backdrop . Holiday Architecture . 2018 . Germany . Edition Urlaubsarchitektur . live . August 15, 2024.
9. Web site: Het Hout Blaad . Ramos Castellano Architects . 2018 . August 15, 2024.
10. Web site: Mini Building . Ramos Castellano Architects . December 2020 . August 15, 2024.
11. Pirrone. Sergio . November 2022 . Una barca di musica e barili . INTERNI . Gruppo Mondadori . August 15, 2024.
12. Web site: Génese e desenvolvimento da cidade do Mindelo: a preservação de uma identidade . Delgado . Fred Yanick Fonseca . 2016 . August 15, 2024.
13. Web site: CNAD vence o Prémio Nacional de Arquitetura 2022 na categoria de Edifício . Ordem dos Arquitectos de Cabo Verde . November 30, 2022 . August 15, 2024.
14. Web site: IFI GAP Design Distinction Awards 2024 Finalists . International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) . August 15, 2024.