Múcaro Arquitectura (ma)

We are a passionate team devoted to designing spaces that exude elegance and tranquility. Dedicated to fulfilling our clients’ needs and elevate their experience, we harbor a passion for crafting architectural designs that maximize beauty and functionality, creating spaces that are both enduring and gracefully resilient over time. With a focus on quality, simplicity, and thoughtful detail, we bring visions to life in a way that’s both beautiful and functional.


Múcaro Arquitectura studio team at work Múcaro Arquitectura — studio, San Juan

The Studio

Direct collaboration.
Comprehensive capabilities.

Múcaro Arquitectura began as Múcaro Design Studio in 2021, founded by architect Javier Morales. In 2024, the studio evolved into Múcaro Arquitectura with the addition of Claudia Gerena, AIT, expanding the firm's design and production capabilities. Since then, Múcaro Arquitectura has established itself as a boutique architecture firm focused on thoughtful design, attention to detail, and a highly personalized approach to each client's needs.

Staff

  • Arq. Javier A. Morales Negrón, AIA, CAAPPRPrincipal
  • Claudia P. Gerena Rolón, AITArchitectural Designer

Services

  • Programming

    Before we draw anything, we listen. We visit the site, walk through how you live or work, and talk about what the space needs to do for you now and in the years ahead. We look at your budget, your schedule, and any rules the site or the city may place on the project. This step gives us a clear brief to design against, so nothing important gets discovered halfway through.

  • Schematic Design & Development

    With the brief in hand, we start sketching. Early plans, sections, and simple models let us test ideas quickly — how the rooms connect, where the light comes in, how the building meets the street. We share these with you often and adjust as we go, so the design keeps getting better and keeps feeling like yours. By the end of this stage, the shape of the project is settled.

  • Construction Documents

    Once the design is set, we translate it into the detailed drawings a contractor needs to build it. These documents cover materials, dimensions, structure, and how everything fits together. We take care here because precision at this stage prevents confusion, delays, and costly changes later on site.

  • Construction Management

    Our involvement doesn't end when construction starts. We visit the site regularly, answer the contractor's questions, and check that what's being built matches what was designed. If something needs to be resolved along the way, we're there to work through it, so the finished project stays true to the plan.

  • Visualization

    Committing to a design is easier when you can see it. We create clear, honest images of the project before construction begins — enough to help you understand the space, share it with family or partners, and make decisions with confidence, without unnecessary spectacle.

Collaborators

  • Mónica SantosStructural Engineer
  • Joaquín de MariStructural Engineer
  • Edgardo MartínezElectrical Engineer
  • José GarcíaElectrical Engineer
  • Edgardo VélezMechanical Engineer

Projects

01 Paseo Real Addition View Gallery

Paseo Real Addition

Addition. Phase: Built. Location: San Juan, PR

Coming soon...

02 Owl's Head View Gallery

Owl's Head

New Construction. Phase: Built. Location: Stowe, VT

Owl's Head is a residence in Stowe, Vermont, designed to solidify the relationship between its modern yet homey interior spaces and the natural landscape that surrounds the property. The property features two bedrooms each with its own private bathroom, and the primary suite, all nestled on the second floor. The first floor includes the main living area and kitchen with beautiful double height ceilings that bolster large windows, filtering natural light to the space. This floor also contains a flexible studio/guest bedroom & guest bathroom. Large windows frame views of the beautiful forest surrounding the property, while the south side of the residence faces a natural rock ledge that creates a dramatic backdrop for the architecture. Its outdoor spaces play a role in enhancing the interior living area; by extending their reach towards the forested landscape through an exterior wooden deck, as well as a cozy and inviting fire pit with its own seating area.

03 PdSM Deck View Gallery

PdSM Deck

New Construction. Phase: Built. Location: San Juan, PR

Crafted from galvanized steel, natural timber, and wood composite, this contemporary outdoor deck is designed to frame and capture the natural landscape surrounding the structure. The proportions and framing captures the landscape and creates a series of moving artworks, promoting a sense of oneness with its surroundings.

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We assess the lot or existing property in person.

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We meet at our office to go over your project.

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Email info@mucaro.design
Phone 787 449-6813
Office

Ave. Ponce de León #653
Suite 2B-3
San Juan, PR 00907