Who we are
Kantelberg Arquitectos is based in Jávea and has been led since 2007 by architect Ben Kantelberg. Before Spain he worked in the Netherlands (1992–2005) at various architecture and construction firms, on a wide range of projects for private and professional clients.
Our studio is a close-knit and committed team, led by Ben. He has been officially registered with the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de la Comunidad Valenciana (COACV/CTAA) since 2007. For the execution of projects we have worked closely for years with established engineering firms and technical architects — each in their own role and responsibility.
Scope of work
We guide the construction of new private homes on the Costa Blanca — from the first conversation about the plot to the handover. Here is what we do in each phase.
The phases run into one another: choices made in the design determine what goes into the permit application, and what is in the application determines what is checked during construction. That is why we keep them together.
Architectural design
The design starts with the brief and with the plot itself: orientation, slopes, views and what the local regulations allow there in terms of floor area, height and distance to the boundary.
From that we develop a design that fits your wishes, the Mediterranean climate and Spanish regulations. You see it in drawings and images in which you can follow what changes and why.
Technical development
A Spanish building permit requires more than drawings. The proyecto básico and later the proyecto de ejecución consist of drawings, memorias, calculations and appendices that meet set requirements.
We prepare that documentation. We also submit the project to the Colegio for the visado, where that is required.
Permit procedures
We prepare the application to the town hall and manage the process: additional documents, questions from the technical department, and the deadlines that go with them.
Where the municipality allows it, we work with an ECUV, an accredited body that carries out the assessment — which can speed the process up. Whether that is possible depends on the town hall and on the type of project.
Construction supervision
During construction we oversee the works: we check that they are built according to the project and coordinate with the builder and the technical architect.
This happens within the responsibilities Spanish law assigns to the architect. The technical architect also has a role of their own, including quality control and safety coordination.
Good to know
The visado
For projects that require a visado, the Colegio checks the documentation submitted and issues the visado.
The technical architect
Spanish building regulations require, alongside the architect, a technical architect (aparejador) responsible for quality control and safety coordination, among other things. For this we work with technical architects we have trusted for many years.
Planning to build on the Costa Blanca?
We'd be glad to hear what you have in mind, and we'll look at what's possible — no obligation.
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