Casa VO: Desangles Abreu Arquitectos & Arkina Unveil Mountain Retreat in Jarabacoa
Casa VO, a weekend retreat designed by Desangles Abreu Arquitectos and Arkina, is set on a steep family-owned property in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. Finished in 2025, this 1,860 m² home features a blend of steel, dark wood, and earthy render, allowing for panoramic views of the valley and forest. The project was led by architects Mario Desangles, Janet Abreu, and Monica Desangles, with design curation by Valentina Díaz and photography by Hairo Reyes. Landscape architecture was handled by MMPA, while Millenia was the general contractor. Engineering and consulting came from Mava Consulting, AS Electricidad, and MPG. Key suppliers included Acero Estrella and Marmotech. The project was entered under the houses category. The article is available in English.
Key facts
- Casa VO is a weekend house in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic
- Designed by Desangles Abreu Arquitectos and Arkina
- Project area: 1,860 m²
- Project year: 2025
- Lead architects: Mario Desangles, Janet Abreu, Monica Desangles
- Photography by Hairo Reyes
- Landscape architecture by MMPA - Massiel Mejia Arquitectura del Paisaje
- General contractor: Millenia
- Lighting consulting by Mava Consulting
- Electrical engineering by AS Electricidad
- Mechanical engineering by MPG
- Suppliers include Acero Estrella, Aguayo, Aluglass, Kitchen Arte, La Cuisine Appliances, Maestrosol, Marmotech
- Curated by Valentina Díaz
- Built on a steep family plot in the mountains
Entities
Artists
- Mario Desangles
- Janet Abreu
- Monica Desangles
- Valentina Díaz
- Hairo Reyes
- Massiel Mejia
Institutions
- Desangles Abreu Arquitectos
- Arkina
- MMPA - Massiel Mejia Arquitectura del Paisaje
- Millenia
- Mava Consulting
- AS Electricidad
- MPG
- Acero Estrella
- Aguayo
- Aluglass
- Kitchen Arte
- La Cuisine Appliances
- Maestrosol
- Marmotech
- ArchDaily
Locations
- Jarabacoa
- Dominican Republic