Atelier Reach Architects

Mina, Cap Cana expresses a calm, crafted architecture—stone massing, deep overhangs, and warm soffits—that frames the landscape as much as the building. Broad rooflines shade glass and terraces, while the entry canopy creates a generous moment of arrival. The proportions are quiet and deliberate, giving the facade a measured rhythm that feels confident yet welcoming.

Lush, native planting softens every edge. Palms and layered understory gardens rise along the plinth and spill over planters, drawing the eye from the stepped entry to private terraces above. In the evening, concealed lighting grazes stone and foliage, extending the sense of home outdoors. Together, architecture and landscape create a single composition—refined, green, and livable—where residents step out of the car and immediately feel they’ve arrived somewhere serene and enduring.

For us, boutique scale means designing for people, not crowds: a limited number of residences, intimate proportions, and short, intuitive paths from car to home. Circulation is human—no cavernous lobbies or long hotel corridors—so every arrival feels private, unhurried, and easy to use. Fewer neighbors and a low resident-to-amenity ratio translate into quieter spaces, more attention from staff, and a building that lives like a home with the service of a resort.

Arrival at Mina is a quiet reveal: a palm-lined approach, limestone steps, and a floating timber canopy leading into a light-washed lobby—close to everything, serenely apart. From the shaded entry, the lobby opens to the air, framed by sculpted stone and native planting. Beyond it, amenities unfold in a gentle sequence—co-working lounge, owners’ clubhouse, fully equipped gym, pool terraces and outdoor living spaces—each set to capture light, breeze, and the scent of the ocean.

Positioned along the Back Nine golf course in Las Iguanas, Cap Cana, this residence is conceived as a tranquil retreat immersed within the landscape. The architecture responds to the openness of the fairways and the tropical climate through a composition of clean horizontal volumes, expansive overhangs, and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces that frame uninterrupted views of the course and surrounding vegetation.

The home is organized around a fluid sequence of social and private spaces that prioritize natural light, cross ventilation, and connection to the outdoors. Large glazed openings dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, allowing terraces, water elements, and gardens to become extensions of the living experience. Natural materials and refined textures ground the contemporary architecture within its Caribbean setting, creating a residence that feels both sophisticated and deeply connected to place.

Designed as a balance between openness and privacy, the project embraces the relaxed rhythm of Cap Cana living while offering a calm and elegant atmosphere centered around golf, landscape, and tropical light.

Location: Puntacana, Dominican Republic

Area: 150,000 square feet

Phase: Completed 2022

Taking inspiration from the Dominican’s beaches and balnearios, The Flats features a series of layered living units around a central open-air courtyard. The project includes a range of one, two, and three bedroom residences, all of which include private terraces and balconies. The spacious living units provide a range of room types that cater to different lifestyles and organizations, including multi-story units. In turn, the residences are designed with a series of outdoor screens that filter light while retaining views.

With over 1,400 square meters of amenity spaces, the project offers a diverse set of health, recreational, and entertainment accommodations in Punta Cana. The building includes a fitness center, landscaped outdoor lounges, multiple pools, and a rooftop deck overlooking the neighborhood context. In addition, The Flats offers curated programs and activities for residents. The new project is located a few minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport and a short distance from the access road to the Coral Highway. The residential community is also close to commercial shopping districts in Punta Cana.

Driven by sustainability, culture and art, the project was made as an urban retreat for tenants and guests alike. The building’s interiors were made to organically flow from indoor to outdoor living, while the project’s materials and construction were chosen for their resiliency and to help reduce the environmental impact. The Flats were made to save water, reduce energy needs and promote the wellness of residents. The development aims to redefine models of green living with a vision of sustainability that respects nature and promotes well-being.

Location: Seattle, WA

Area: 2,300 square feet

Phase: Completed 2022

Location: Santo Domingo, DR

Area: 3,200 square feet

Phase: In Progress

Set within the tropical landscape of Cap Cana, the Martinez Englezos Residence is conceived as a seamless dialogue between architecture, climate, and landscape. The home balances clean contemporary geometry with warm natural materials, creating a calm and refined living environment that embraces both openness and privacy. Expansive glazed openings frame views of the surrounding vegetation while dissolving the boundary between interior and exterior spaces, allowing light, breeze, and nature to become integral parts of the daily experience.

The project is organized around fluid social spaces that extend toward terraces, water, and gardens, promoting an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle suited to the Caribbean environment. Carefully articulated volumes, shaded transitions, and layered textures give the residence a sense of depth and permanence, while maintaining a light and relaxed atmosphere throughout the home.

Location: Lagos Puntacana, DR

Area: 15,000 square feet

Phase: In Progress

Location: Austin, TX

Area: 3,600 square feet

Phase: In Construction

Location: CapCana, DR

Area: 123,550 square feet

Phase: In Progress

Las vistas alrededor del solar son espectaculares, con este proyecto queremos exponer la mayor cantidad de apartamentos hacia esta vista. Aterrazando la planta “tipo” del proyecto podemos conseguir que cada unidad disfrute de una esquina de cristal, “un joyero” la cual ayude a maximizar la exposicion. Con el resto de la fachada intentamos cotrastar esta transparencia con una serie de elementos de sombra, estructura y terrazas que soporten el interior de los apartamentos. Apostamos a que esta combinacion va a crear espacios interiores que puedan disfrutar el entorno de una manera especial.

Location: CapCana, DR

Area: 115,550 square feet

Phase: In Progress

Como proyecto de baja altura, en Elements queremos exponer la mayor cantidad de apartamentos hacia jardines y patios interiores. Exponiendo los apartamentos hacia el interior del edificio para que cada unidad tenga la oportunidad de accesar a un patio privado. Como hay muchos apartmentos de estadia corta, apostamos a que el acceso a jardines rivados elevara la estadia y amenizara el proyecto, manteniendo una tela de actividades y amenidades dentro del interior del proyecto.

Location: St. Louis,MO

Area: 3,500 square feet

Phase: In Construction, est. December 2021

Location: Puntacana, DR

Area: 110,000 square feet

Phase: In Construction est. Spring 2023

Azzure es un edificio residencial que se mezcla en en la vecindad de Cap Cana y hábilmente negocia los requerimientos de zonificación de la zona, envolvente, y requerimientos del desarrollador. Intencionalmente, estas necesidades críticas fueron moldeadas para residencias que priorizan vistas con secuencias de espacios dinámicas, mientras sirven de fondo de luz natural y circunstancia.

Un puente de amenidades sirve de cubierta a residentes y visitantes que se acercan al proyecto, mientras provee privacidad al elevar todos los apartamentos un nivel por encima de la calle. Un podio de concreto provee texturas viscerales combinadas con jardineras que crean privacidad y animación al conjunto peatonal; presentado en contraste con el alto detalle industrial de stucco y cristales piso.

Nuestra meta con este proyecto es crear residencias las cuales les permitan a los habitantes estar en armonía. No solo conseguimos esto mediante luz y sombra, pero también con la introducción de agua, flora, metales, y cristales; enigma interesante al combinar elementos naturales con materiales del siglo 20.

Location: Downtown Puntacana

Area: 20,000 square feet

Phase: In Progress

Location: Downtown Puntacana, DR

Area: 900,000 square feet

Phase: Site Plan Envisioning

-Mixed use development that looks homogeneous and part of one idea. Buildings are to be carried out in phases and are to be connected by bridges that will serve as shared amenities

-The terraces also emphasize the addition and utilization of green space while instating territorial views for the majority of apartments.

-Rooftop amenities compliment lower level and site amenities to create an unprecedented offering of amenities in puntacana and the dom. rep.

-the addition of single family residences and town-homes ensures an attractive density to the overall development while preventing market saturation.

-lower level lawn extents. majority of the site is covered with landscape. we are proposing different scales and programs of planting with a combination of subtropical plants, low maintenance trees and specific manicured areas.

-a combination of trails, lawns and a 1km wellness trail that winds through the entire site to promote an activity and health based community.

-Lawns promote open air activities like Frisbee, soccer, etc. While the track offers a more focused and specific approach to training.

Location: CapCana, DR

Area:,4,000 square feet

Phase: In Progress

Location: Puntacana, DR

Area: 195,020 square feet

Phase: DD Completed

Location: Advance, MO

Area: 15,050 square feet

Phase: Documentation Phase

Location: Bavaro, DR

Master Plan Area: 220,000 square feet

Phase: In Construction

Location: Vista Cana, DR

Area: 2,000 square feet

Phase: In Progress

Location: Downtown Puntacana, DR

Area: 1,500 square feet

Phase: In Progress

Location: Austin, TX

Area: 15,050 square feet

Phase: Design Development

The surrounding view and terrain of Mt. Larson is a surreal experience. Programmatically maximizing the view was the first priority. However, by bringing in small jewl boxes, or terrariums, into the project there is a layer of unexpected in the interior spacial experiences. These manicured additions of natural elements highly contrast with highly polished materials in the interior to create an experience that is now parralelled with the one-of-a-kind view.

Location: Quintas del Bosque, Jarabacoa, DR

Area: 1,500 square feet

Phase: In Progress