7 Best Architecture Firms in Peru

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With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Peru based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture Firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each Firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture Firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2022)
• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2022)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2022)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2022)
• The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2022)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Peru architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 7 best architecture firms in Peru:

7. ROMO Arquitectos

Architecture Studio based in Lima, Perú.

Some of ROMO Arquitectos’s most prominent projects include:

• S House, Asia District, Peru

The following statistics helped ROMO Arquitectos achieve 7th place in the 7 Best Architecture Firms in Peru:

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6. DA-LAB ARQUITECTOS

DA -LAB is a multi-task team dedicated to design, architecture and construction.
We design, plan and execute of all types of projects : renovations, graphic interventions , industrial design , commercial and residential architecture ( beach houses, city, country and multi – family buildings ) ; and urban development.

Some of DA-LAB ARQUITECTOS’s most prominent projects include:

• The Panda House, Asia District, Peru
• COMUNAL CO-WORKING, Barranco District, Peru

The following statistics helped DA-LAB ARQUITECTOS achieve 6th place in the 7 Best Architecture Firms in Peru:

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5. Barclay and Crousse Architecture

Barclay & Crousse was founded in 1994 in Paris, France. Since 2006 the studio is based in Lima, maintaining their activity in France with Guilhem Roustan and Jean Marc Viste, partners of the new Parisian studio Atelier Nord-Sud.
Their work manage a wide range of programs, in France and Peru, and focuses both on the relationship to landscape and human wellbeing through pertinence in use, space and light. The aim of their buildings is to improve the natural and built environment with a rational and sustainable approach, in which the human being is a central issue.
Barclay & Crousse has received several international awards from Architectural Review, Architectural Record and Wallpaper among others.

Some of Barclay and Crousse Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

• Visual Arts School, Lima, Peru
• O3 HOUSE, Peru
• AS APARTMENTS, Lima, Peru
• EQUIS HOUSE, Peru

The following statistics helped Barclay and Crousse Architecture achieve 5th place in the 7 Best Architecture Firms in Peru:

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4. GCAQ ingenieros civiles

We are a company with 50 years of experience in consulting market in the field of Civil Engineering. We are noted for working with technology and constant innovation, which has enabled us to maintain our position as pioneers and leaders. We have a broad experience that allows us to meet the requirements and needs of our clients´ projects.
Our mission is to offer services based in the state of the art in engineering, intending to create an infrastructure which supports and promotes development in the context of environmental protection. In this line, our work is based on quality requirements, compliance of national and international regulations, as well as, in the innovation and originality of our services.
We have professionals specialised in project management, integrated projects, project supervision, structural design, investigation technology, pathology, and structure rehabilitation.

Some of GCAQ ingenieros civiles’s most prominent projects include:

• UNIVERSIDAD DE INGENIERÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA – UTEC, Barranco District, Peru
• Clínica Delgado, Lima, Peru
• Hotel Double Tree Paracas, Paracas, Peru
• Casa en Poseidón, Pucusana District, Peru
• Edificio Víctor Maurtua, San Isidro, Peru

The following statistics helped GCAQ ingenieros civiles achieve 4th place in the 7 Best Architecture Firms in Peru:

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3. NIKOLAS BRICEÑO arquitecto

Workshop with the premise of finding new strategies and solutions in the design field. Exploration as part of the process are the trigger to produce a one – of – a – kind project with a unique nature.
With several years of experience and a variety of projects achieved, it understands that good results occur when being part of the user’ s conscience and when being able to materialize his ideas in an innovative way.
Its goal is that each project becomes part of the environment and as a result a perfect balance between both is obtained. At the same time each project is unique and responds to its own needs and its relation with the user.

Some of NIKOLAS BRICEÑO arquitecto’s most prominent projects include:

• Surrounded House, Lima, Peru
• Viewpoint House, Lima, Peru
• Bora Bora House, Asia District, Peru
• Cockfighting Arena Garden, Lima, Peru
• Porticos, Lima, Peru

The following statistics helped NIKOLAS BRICEÑO arquitecto achieve 3rd place in the 7 Best Architecture Firms in Peru:

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2. Claudia Paz Lighting Studio

We are a design practice based in Lima – Peru, specialized in lighting design. Our vision is to link art, technology and architecture thru light. We are always in constant search for new technologies to be applied in our projects, that’s why we develope projects that combine the use of technology with the concern for energy efficiency with an innovative design. Our constant search to achieve a unique solution for each client integrating architectural lighting design, technology and art, has made our projects to be recognized internationally. As a fundamental principle, we believe that the most important part of lighting design is in the emotions and effects that cause light on people.

Some of Claudia Paz Lighting Studio’s most prominent projects include:

• Casa Bahia, Miami, FL, United States
• Affinity – Interactive Art Piece , Lima, Peru

The following statistics helped Claudia Paz Lighting Studio achieve 2nd place in the 7 Best Architecture Firms in Peru:

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1. Juan Carlos Doblado

Graduated as an architect from Universidad Ricardo Palma. Participated in a stage at the Institut Supérieure d’ Architecture de La Cambre, in Brussels. Was awarded with the Gold Medal at the World Forum for Young Architects in 1993.
Has worked as an independent architect since 1990, with an emphasis on the execution of projects in the fields of architecture, urban planning and interior design.
He is currently the main professor of Architectural Design at the Faculty of Architecture at Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC).
His professional trajectory includes conferences in universities and institutions both in his country and abroad, the publication of specialized books and articles, and frequent distinctions in contests.
Founded ARQUIDEA www.arquidea.org
jointly with other architects with whom he has developed works of public relevance and been prized in numerous contests.

Some of Juan Carlos Doblado ‘s most prominent projects include:

• House in La Planicie, Alam.Jose Leon Barandiaran, La Molina, Lima, Peru
• La Jolla Beach House I, Asia District, Peru
• Vertical House, Lima, Peru
• La Jolla Beach House II, Peru
• La Isla Beach House, Asia District, Peru

The following statistics helped Juan Carlos Doblado achieve 1st place in the 7 Best Architecture Firms in Peru:

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Why Should I Trust Architizer’s Ranking?

With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the world’s largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the world’s best architecture each year.

Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “”+”” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

• Project completed within the last 3 years
• A well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
• Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
• High quality, in focus photographs
• At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
• Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
• Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

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We’re constantly look for the world’s best architects to join our community. If you would like to understand more about this ranking list and learn how your Firm can achieve a presence on it, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at editorial@architizer.com.