dec architects

What dec architects does

dec architects (legal entity: dec design & architecture) is a privately held, founder-led architectural design firm headquartered in Marbella, Spain, that provides bespoke architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, and construction oversight services. Founded by architect-designer Enrique Delgado, the firm specializes in luxury residential projects — contemporary homes, villas, apartments, and renovations — across the Costa del Sol, including Marbella, Benahavís, and the Playa Esmeralda and Finca Cortesin areas, with stated reach into international markets. Its design language blends Scandinavian minimalism with Japandi influences, emphasizing natural and sustainable materials, indoor-outdoor flow, and a serene, nature-based aesthetic.

The firm delivers work through a structured multi-step engagement model (initial consultation, conceptual design, design development, planning and permits, construction documentation, construction oversight, and project handover), executed by an in-house team of architects, designers, and construction specialists. It operates a co-development ecosystem with Norma Franck Homes (development), Elphas Constructions (construction), and Nalipemi (renovation), supplemented by partnerships with international studios and local artisans for craftsmanship.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees on luxury commissions; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is delivered through a quote-based inquiry process. The firm markets via its website portfolio and Instagram (@dec.architects), targets affluent residential clients as its primary segment, and treats hospitality and commercial/retail work as secondary verticals. It is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no public technology platform.

Name

dec architects

Legal name

dec design & architecture

Website

https://decarchitects.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

dec architects is a Marbella-based private architectural firm designing luxury residences, hospitality venues, and commercial spaces across Costa del Sol using Scandinavian and Japandi-influenced aesthetics, natural materials, and a structured multi-step delivery process.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141), Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Luxury residential architecture
• Interior design services
• Landscape architecture
• Hospitality design

Headquarters

HQ city

Marbella

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Full-service architectural design and project management for residential, commercial, hospitality, and landscape projects. Revenue generated through project-based fees for design, construction documentation, and construction oversight services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

dec architects provides full-service architectural design, interior design, landscape architecture, and project management for high-end residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. The firm delivers these services through a structured 8-step process from initial consultation through construction oversight and project handover, primarily serving affluent homeowners, hospitality operators, and commercial clients in Costa del Sol and selective international markets.

Product overview

dec architects is a Marbella-based architectural design firm offering comprehensive architectural and interior design services. Their core service portfolio includes Contemporary Homes & Luxury Villas, Hotels & Restaurants, Retail & Commercial Spaces, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture, delivered through a structured 7-step process: Initial Consultation, Conceptual Design, Design Development, Planning and Permits, Construction Documentation, Construction Oversight, and Project Completion. The firm specializes in Scandinavian and Japandi design influences, emphasizing natural materials, simplicity, and serenity. Their completed project portfolio includes luxury villas (Villa Vibra at 648 m², Villa Maya at 620 m², Villa Ela at 250 m²), contemporary residences (Casa Balcón at 110 m², Casa Zia), a seafront apartment (Playa Esmeralda at 128 m² interior), and renovation projects (Finca Cortesin). The firm partners with Norma Franck Homes, Elphas Constructions, and Nalipemi for project development and collaborates with international studios and local artisans.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contemporary Homes & Luxury Villas Bespoke residential architecture services for contemporary homes and luxury villas, covering architectural design, construction documentation, and construction oversight for affluent homeowners in Costa del Sol and selective international locations.
• Hotels & Restaurants Hospitality architecture and interior design services for hotels and restaurants, focused on creating immersive and memorable guest experiences through thoughtful spatial design.
• Retail & Commercial Spaces Commercial architecture services delivering high-performing retail and commercial environments that elevate brands with style and precision.
• Interior Design Tailored interior design services creating spaces that balance aesthetics, comfort, and practicality, with emphasis on Scandinavian and Japandi design influences, natural materials, and serene palettes.
• Landscape Architecture Harmonious outdoor environment design that integrates with natural surroundings and complements residential and commercial properties.
• End-to-End Design Process (8-Step Project Delivery) Comprehensive architectural engagement structured as an 8-step process: Initial Consultation, Conceptual Design, Design Development, Planning and Permits, Construction Documentation, Construction Oversight, and Project Completion/Handover.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Norma Franck HomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner collaborating on luxury residential projects including Casa Balcón (Marbella, 2024), Villa Maya (Los Naranjos Golf Club), and Villa Vibra (Los Naranjos Golf). Dec provides project management while Norma Franck handles property development.
• Elphas ConstructionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for Playa Esmeralda project - a tranquil seafront residence in Marbella's Playa Esmeralda urbanization. Elphas handled construction while dec provided project management.
• NalipemiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Finca Cortesin renovation project on Costa del Sol. Dec provided project management services.
• International Studios & Local ArtisanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned international studios and expert local artisans providing exceptional craftsmanship, regional insight, and cutting-edge solutions. These valued partnerships enable seamless blending of expertise and ensure every project reflects commitment to excellence and refined design.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• A-cero: A-cero is a Spanish architecture studio known for high-end contemporary residential projects and premium property design. Its design-led, project-based model and focus on luxury residences make it highly comparable to Dec.
• SAOTA: SAOTA specializes in luxury residential architecture and high-end hospitality properties across international markets. Its premium custom-design orientation, large residential portfolio, and emphasis on site-responsive indoor-outdoor living closely match Dec's core activities.
• Studio MK27: Studio MK27 is an international architecture practice with a substantial portfolio of bespoke homes and hospitality work. Its focus on warm minimalism, natural materials, and integration with landscape is comparable to Dec's Scandinavian-Japandi positioning.
• XTEN Architecture: XTEN Architecture designs custom luxury residences, including projects that emphasize strong indoor-outdoor relationships and detailed material execution. Its direct overlap in high-end residential architecture and project-led services makes it a strong peer.
• Olson Kundig: Olson Kundig is a design practice with extensive experience in bespoke residential, hospitality, and cultural projects. Its custom-project model and site-specific, materially expressive architecture are comparable to Dec's end-to-end design practice.
• Hirsch Bedner Associates: Hirsch Bedner Associates is a global interior-design firm focused heavily on luxury hotels, resorts, and residential projects. It directly overlaps with Dec's hospitality and high-end residential interior-design offering, although it operates at substantially greater scale.
• Yabu Pushelberg: Yabu Pushelberg creates luxury interiors for hospitality, residential, and retail clients worldwide. Its project-based premium design model and emphasis on differentiated, experience-led spaces make it a relevant peer for Dec's interior and hospitality ambitions.

Broad incumbents

• David Chipperfield Architects: David Chipperfield Architects is a globally established architecture and design practice spanning buildings, interiors, and product work. It is a broad incumbent comparator because of its design-led architecture, renovation work, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Foster + Partners: Foster + Partners is a global architecture and design firm with experience across residential, hospitality, workplace, and public projects. It provides a broad-incumbent benchmark for Dec's ability to extend an architectural brand and integrated project model across sectors and geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/dec.architects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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