Ramos Castellano Arquitectos
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.
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.
Biography
Eloisa Ramos, born on Santo Antão island, completed her studies on the University of Coimbra in 2002. Moreno Castellano, born in Sardinia, finished his studies in 2003 in the University of Florence, founding the studio in 2005.Works
Ramos Castellano's style is often defined as "simple yet innovative," due to the lack of resources in the islands. Their notable works include:- Aquiles Eco-Hotel
- Terra Lodge
- Casa Celestina
- Centro Nacional de Artesanato e Design
- Mami Wata Eco Village
Awards
- Prémio Nacional da Arquitectura de Cabo Verde
- IFI Design distinction award