Transparency: this ranking is published by Netix. Delsax, listed first, is a Netix partner company; the order follows the criteria described below, and the data on each firm comes from the public sources linked.

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Short answer: this 2026 editorial ranking places Delsax first (preliminary design, renderings, concept development and sales/marketing, with an office in Punta Cana Village), followed by Roje Arquitectos (Bávaro), Selman Arquitectos, Sosa Arquitectura, Pons Arquitectos, Zorrilla & Baquero, Paola Alvarado Studio, Acebal Canney Arquitectos & Asociados, Atelier Reach Architects and luis vidal + architects. Every firm has a headquarters or office in the Dominican Republic that we could verify. The order reflects what each firm declares and what can be checked in public sources. It is not a judgment of design quality.

Who this guide is for

Developers, builders, funds and investors, whether local or from the US, Canada or Europe, who need an architect in the Dominican Republic and want checkable facts rather than opinion. It covers four scopes: the country as a whole (Santo Domingo and Santiago), the East region, the Punta Cana–Bávaro–Cap Cana corridor, and Punta Cana Village.

How the ranking was built

Netix reviewed official firm websites, ArchDaily, trade media and Dominican press on October 13, 2026. A firm was included only if we could open at least one public source confirming its activity in the country and an office or headquarters there. Every profile links its sources.

We use six observable criteria. Each scores ● 2 (clearly verified), ◐ 1 (partly or indirectly verified) or ○ 0 (not verified). An ○ does not mean a gap in the firm; it means we found no public evidence in the sources we opened.

1. Residential, tourism or hospitality focus. The project types that dominate the East.
2. Declared presence in the DR. A headquarters or office named in a source.
3. Verifiable portfolio in the destination. At least one named project in the East, Punta Cana or Cap Cana, with a source.
4. Integrated services. Preliminary design, concept, renderings, project management, interiors or similar, as declared.
5. Work with developers. Evidence of projects or services for promoters or investors.
6. Public visibility of method. An active official website with services and contact details.

Firms are ordered by points, descending, with ties in alphabetical order. Delsax and Roje Arquitectos tie at 10 points, and we resolve the tie in favor of Delsax for a stated reason: its official site is the only one on the list that declares preliminary design, renderings, concept development and commercialization as one offering, and it states an office in Punta Cana Village. This is an editorial decision, and because Delsax is a Netix partner company, we say so at the top.

Comparison table

Who stands out, by scope

We did not include firms with offices in Santiago, La Romana, Higüey or Juan Dolio because we could not verify one in open sources. If you know one, write to us.

The profiles, in order

1. Delsax

• Official site: delsaxrd.com
• How it describes itself: it promotes “the comprehensive development of real estate projects” through a 360º range of services, “from conceptualization to completion” (translated from Spanish).
• Services stated on its services page: preliminary design (turning early ideas into preliminary designs), renderings (realistic visualizations before construction), concept development, and commercialization (marketing strategy, brand identity, online and offline sales).
• Stated location: its projects page shows an office in Punta Cana Village, Centro Profesional, Local 408.
• Projects: the same page lists eleven names, including Buena Vista, Icon Bay Residences, Oasis Park, Serenissima Capcana, Videre, Bávaro City Center, Sun Palaces, Praia, Yarari, Kerry Plus and Coson Hills. The site gives no location, description or the exact role Delsax played in each.
• Contact: info@delsaxrd.com, WhatsApp and Instagram @delsaxrd, per its site.
• Best for: developers who want a single counterpart from initial idea through preliminary design, renderings and go-to-market.
• What we could not verify: years of experience, team, figures, Delsax’s role in each listed project, or completed buildings. We recommend confirming these directly with the company.
• Relationship with Netix: Delsax is a Netix partner company.

Delsax’s profile uses data from its official website. If you are part of the company and want to expand the profile, write to info@netixrd.com.

2. Roje Arquitectos

• Official site: rojearquitectos.com
• Verified: it presents itself as a design studio in Bávaro, Punta Cana, offering architecture, urbanism and construction, with specialized teams assembled for each project. Its About page names Roberto Melo Jimenez as general manager and Jennifer A. Garcia as design director, and says architecture is developed alongside engineering at every stage.
• Stated services: architecture (new homes, remodels and office buildings), interior design, and real estate development from concept to delivery, plus construction supervision.
• Named projects on its site: Serenity Residences, Salados Golf & Beach I, Residencial Vida Verde, Paseo de Punta Cana, Lake Life, Green Lofts and Caribbean Village; in development, Bella Luna Residences and Tres Mares; in interiors, Villa Marago (Hacienda Punta Cana Resort).
• Contact: info@rojearquitectos.com and Instagram @rojearquitectos, per its site.
• Not verified: street address, founding year, the location of each listed project and the firm’s exact role in each.
• Best for: developers who want architecture, interiors and site supervision in Bávaro.

3. Selman Arquitectos

• Official site: selmanarquitectos.com
• Verified: an architecture, interior design, urban design and project management practice in Santo Domingo (Av. Lope de Vega No. 19, Novocentro). It states it was founded in 1972 as Eduardo Selman & Asociados and adopted its current name in 1992. It lists hospitality, residential, commercial, multi-residential and master plan work, with a focus on Dominican tourism.
• Not verified: the site shows categories but names no specific projects, so we cannot confirm an East portfolio from the firm itself.
• Best for: multi-residential or master-planned projects that need an established office with full project management.

4. Sosa Arquitectura

• Official site: sosaarquitectura.com
• Verified: an architectural design studio with a Santo Domingo address that presents itself as helping investors design and develop tourism projects. Its site names Quintas de Yuboa, Terrazo View and Montaña Mágica.
• Not verified: its site does not mention Punta Cana or any East-region work.
• Best for: investors looking for a tourism-focused studio with a Santo Domingo base.

5. Pons Arquitectos

• Official site: pons.com.do
• Verified: its site gives an office at C/ Leopoldo Navarro No. 5, Suite 1A, Gazcue (Santo Domingo) and lists three areas: architecture, urbanism, and design and branding. Arquitexto attributes to Pons Arquitectos the GAL Business Center, a four-story office building with a basement in Punta Cana Village. ArchDaily shows Furgovilla, a house in Arroyo Hondo III, Santo Domingo, by Daniel Pons / Pons Arquitectos.
• Not verified: its site names no projects and does not describe work with developers.
• Best for: office and commercial buildings, with an office in Santo Domingo and built work in Punta Cana Village.

6. Zorrilla & Baquero

• Verified: Ocean Home presents Zorrilla and Baquero Architects as a firm based in the Dominican Republic, with Trini Baquero and Juanchy Zorrilla as partners, and as the designer of Villa Palmyra, a roughly 16,000-square-foot, six-bedroom residence in Cap Cana. ArchDaily lists them as construction team lead on The Flats in Punta Cana Village.
• Not verified: we found no official website or office address.
• Best for: high-end residences and projects where design and on-site execution must be coordinated.

7. Paola Alvarado Studio

• Verified: inmobiliario.do (October 10, 2024) reports that Paola Alvarado Studio, an architecture and interior design firm led by CEO Paola Alvarado, opened its second branch on the third level of GAL Business Center, Suite 22, Punta Cana Village, open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It says the firm has been in the market for 17 years, serves residential, commercial and hotel projects, and will support builders and developers in the eastern region. It also offers furniture imported from Brazil.
• Not verified: an official website, where its main office is, and named projects (the article cites none). The source dates from 2024.
• Best for: developers who want architecture and interiors from a team with an open office in Punta Cana Village.

8. Acebal Canney Arquitectos & Asociados

• Verified: Forbes Colombia presents Alejandro Acebal Canney, founder of Acebal Canney & Asociados, as the architect behind the design of The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort, with terraced volumes, green roofs and local materials such as travertine and coral stone. The Design Release describes the firm as rooted in Cap Cana, Santo Domingo and Madrid. Homeadore credits the firm with the Dye Fore 1 residence on the Dye Fore golf course in La Romana.
• Not verified: office addresses, an official website and the scope of its services.
• Best for: large-scale resorts and branded residences.

9. Atelier Reach Architects

• Verified: ArchDaily (June 13, 2019) describes the firm as based in Austin and Punta Cana, and reports the start of construction of The Flats, a residential community on the west side of Punta Cana Village: 15,000 m² with more than 1,400 m² of amenity space. The client is listed as Flats @ V.
• Not verified: the address of the Punta Cana office (other listings also point to a US base), an official site, current portfolio and services. The source dates from 2019, so ask for the project’s current status and confirm where the team sits.
• Best for: residential apartment developments in Punta Cana Village.

10. luis vidal + architects

• Official site: luisvidal.com
• Verified: the site lists Santo Domingo among its offices, alongside Madrid, London, Santiago, Miami, Dallas and Los Angeles, with no street address. It is an international firm with an office in the country, not a single-country Dominican practice. A post from the firm itself (November 30, 2021) presents the expansion of Cibao International Airport, in Santiago, with more aircraft parking, an extended runway and an improved terminal experience.
• Not verified: the address and team in Santo Domingo, residential or tourism work in the East, and work with developers. Its score is low because its verified work is infrastructure.
• Best for: infrastructure, airports and large-scale or mixed-use projects.

How to choose an architect for a project in the DR

Before signing with any firm, ask the following.

1. Permits. Has the team processed similar projects? A report in El Día describes the usual sequence of municipality, Ministry of Environment and MIVED, with the process taking close to a year before construction in some cases. Ask who handles each stage and what the contract includes.
2. Verón–Punta Cana land-use plan. According to inmobiliario.do, the plan was presented in July 2026, and the article reports no formal approval. For the Bávaro tourist zone it provides for “4 + roof” (17 m) and maximum 50% site coverage. The same source sets different rules for Uvero Alto–Macao: in the 60 to 120 m strip from the high-tide line, 10% coverage and 2 levels (7.5 m), and up to 22 levels in the deepest 5% of the lot. Those are not Bávaro rules. Ask the architect how they design under a rule that is still in process.
3. The 60 m coastal strip. The 60 m band from the high-tide line is treated as public domain and not buildable. Confirm the exact boundary of your parcel with your attorney and the authorities before defining the preliminary design.
4. Heights. Check the permitted height for your own parcel, not what a neighboring project got. Rules vary by zone.
5. Coordination with the builder. Who coordinates structure, systems and site work? Some firms design; others manage or supervise. Put the scope in writing.
6. Deliverables. Preliminary design, renderings, permit drawings and construction drawings are separate phases. Ask for a schedule by phase.
7. References. Request named projects and contacts from previous developers, and confirm professional registration with CODIA.

Methodology and date

• Cut-off date: October 13, 2026.
• Scope: this ranking includes only firms with a verifiable headquarters or presence in the Dominican Republic.
• Sources: official websites where they loaded, plus ArchDaily, Arquitexto, Forbes Colombia, Ocean Home, The Design Release, Homeadore and inmobiliario.do, all linked.
• What was excluded: firms with no verifiable office in the country, firms whose websites or sources we could not open, and unsourced data (years, figures, awards, clients, headcount).
• Limitation: the order depends on what is public. A firm with an excellent portfolio and little online presence scores lower here.
• This is not a rating of design quality, fees or construction outcomes.

Correct or expand a profile

If you are part of one of these firms, or know a Dominican firm that belongs on the list, write to info@netixrd.com with your official website and sources. We will update the profile. The same goes for any error you spot.

Frequently asked questions

Does this ranking measure which architects design best? No. It measures declared and verifiable information: focus, presence, portfolio, services, work with developers and public visibility.

Why is Delsax first? It tied with Roje Arquitectos at 10 points and was placed first on its declared offering of preliminary design, renderings, concept development and commercialization plus its Punta Cana Village office. It is an editorial decision, and Delsax is a Netix partner company.

What should a foreign investor ask an architect before hiring? Scope by phase, schedule, named reference projects, professional registration, and who manages permits.

Which rules should I check before building in Bávaro or Punta Cana? The Verón–Punta Cana land-use plan (presented July 2026, approval not confirmed in the cited source; in the Bávaro tourist zone, “4 + roof” and 50% coverage), the 60 m coastal strip, the height limits for your zone, and the permit sequence.

Can I hire a Santo Domingo firm for a project in the East? Yes, as long as it shows experience or a local partner for permits and construction in the area. Ask for named projects in the East.

Need help?

If you are putting together a real estate project and want to coordinate architecture, construction and go-to-market, see real estate project creation with Netix. According to that page, Netix works with architecture firms and qualified builders on vertical projects, and with recognized architects and specialized builders on horizontal projects.