Ramos Castellano Arquitectos

Ramos Castellano Arquitectos
Founded2005
Typearchitecture firm
HeadquartersMindelo, Cape Verde

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 gained international recognition for their commitment to sustainability and local craftsmanship, 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]

The CNAD, Centro Nacional de Artesanato e Design, in Mindelo

Biography

Eloisa Ramos, born on Santo Antão island, completed her studies on the University of Coimbra in 2002. Moreno Castellano, born in Sardinia, then naturalized capeverdean finished his studies in 2003 in the University of Florence. The studio was established in 2005 by both together. Their practice came from a common vision and wish to address the logistical and climatic challenges of the archipelago by creating innovative concepts with local know-how [5][6]

Works

The studio's style is often defined by sustainability (ie. their natural ventilation systems and thermal insulation adapted to the islands' climate), material upcycling integrating and re-using previously discarded materials (notably oil barrel lids) due to the lack of resources in the islands and community engagement, working along with local artisans contributing to the local circular economy, using refined techniques by local artisans, using manual construction techniques in spite of heavy machinery.[7] Their notable works include:

Awards

  • Prémio Nacional da Arquitectura de Cabo Verde[14]
  • IFI Design distinction award[15]
  • Dedalo Minosse International Prize for Commissioned Buildings 2024/2025[16]

References

  1. ↑ "RAMOS CASTELLANO ARQUITECTOS". January 24, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  2. ↑ "CONSTRUCTING PRACTICE: RAMOS CASTELLANO ARCHITECTS". January 24, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  3. ↑ "reversible rainbow barrel lids jazz up facade of national arts center building in cape verde". December 14, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Ramos Castellano CNAD". Divisare. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Architects in Cabo Verde". August 24, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  6. ↑ "50 de África y Asia" (PDF). Arquitectura Viva. 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Simplicity defines an island hotel" (PDF). Beyond the West. 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  8. ↑ Krämer, Britta (2018). "Raw architecture against an archaic backdrop" (PDF). Holiday Architecture. Germany: Edition Urlaubsarchitektur. Retrieved August 15, 2024.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ↑ "Het Hout Blaad" (PDF). Ramos Castellano Architects. 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Mini Building" (PDF). Ramos Castellano Architects. December 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  11. 1 2 Pirrone, Sergio (November 2022). "Una barca di musica e barili" (PDF). INTERNI. Gruppo Mondadori. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  12. ↑ Delgado, Fred Yanick Fonseca (2016). "Génese e desenvolvimento da cidade do Mindelo: a preservação de uma identidade" (PDF). Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Rencontres fe Bamako". Rencontres de Bamako. 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  14. ↑ "CNAD vence o Prémio Nacional de Arquitetura 2022 na categoria de Edifício". Ordem dos Arquitectos de Cabo Verde. November 30, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  15. ↑ "IFI GAP Design Distinction Awards 2024 Finalists". International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI). Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  16. ↑ "2024/2025 Edition Commended". Dedalo Minosse International. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
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