Architect design builder

Elegant

sustainability

for

every

living

space

Experience beautifully designed spaces crafted from recycled steel and/or up-cycled shipping containers, combining sustainability with structural resilience to withstand global climate challenges.

At Konti Design Build Studio, we’re setting a new standard for environmentally-conscious construction

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Casa Mar Azul (USGBC award recipient)
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Casa Mar Azul (USGBC award recipient)
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2022
Elefante
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Elefante
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2024 (In progress)
Lab. Clínico Gordo
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Lab. Clínico Gordo
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2023 (In progress)

Making

resiliency

the

heart

of

every

design

through

safety

and

self-sustainability

Our spaces are built to withstand fires, earthquakes, power outages, and hurricanes, ensuring safety and resilience in any environment. Beyond construction, we restore and enhance sites, preserving local habitats and ecosystems for a lasting positive impact.

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We design more than luxury spaces; we create resilient systems that seamlessly integrate with the local ecosystem.

Using modular construction, we build long-lasting spaces in harmony with nature.

Sustainable Design Excellence
Advancing UN Sustainable Goals
Upcycled Materials for a Greener Future
Resilient Steel for Extreme Conditions
Eco-Friendly Water Solutions
Native Landscaping & Reforestation
Indoor Air Quality Innovation

Turning Adversity into Sustainable Innovation

In the wake of Hurricane Maria's devastation, visionary architect Carla Gautier founded KONTi—a pioneering initiative that transforms shipping containers into affordable, durable homes. Discover how her innovative approach not only redefines sustainable living but also offers a beacon of hope and resilience for Puerto Rico. Watch the video to see industrial ingenuity meet compassionate design in a journey toward a stronger future.

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The only full-service team providing sustainable solutions tailored to your local environment’s unique needs.

We achieve our mission as the only full-service team providing architecture, engineering, sustainability consulting, project management, and LEED-accredited services, ensuring  transparency from start to finish.

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We embrace human wellness by prioritizing preservation
Diverted 420 tons of CO2

by preventing emissions through sustainable building practices.

Saved 800,000+ pounds of concrete

We’ve built with upcycled or
recycled steel instead

Diverted 40 tons of steel

We’ve used steel from old shipping containers, beams, and columns

A 3d render of the project illustrating it's different features.
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A. Rain Pond
Passively collect rainwater to store in tanks for gray water reuse. Help to decrease temperature.
B. Green Walls
To decrease temperature, noise reduction, air quality, energy cost reduction, increase biodiversity and for the health & wellbeing of the guests.
C. Guest Rooms
No need to drop your comfort! Leveraging technology and biology, luxury and sustainability, can go hand-in-hand.
D. Communal Kitchen
Empowering community and health with a space where people can have a farm-to-table experience with local talent and ingredients.
E. Sloped Roofs
Provides the ability to collect rain water as well as the optimal conditions for solar energy production.
F. Solar Panels
The ability to take control of your own energy production creates resiliency and independence.
G. Catwalks and Ramp
Accessible to everyone! ADA-compliant bedrooms and common areas.
H. Water Pond
Harvesting rain water to create resiliency and independence, decrease temperature and promote health and wellbeing for guests.
I. Existing Vegetation
No need to cut down trees—instead let’s work with them to decrease temperature, improve air quality, reduce energy costs and promote biodiversity.
J. Fire Pit
To wind down and reconnect with nature.
K. Parking
For guests to park.
L. Biogarden
A natural system for the treatment, filtering, processing, and reuse of “waste waters.”

Meet our award-winning team

Led by Carla Gautier, our team is committed to bringing your vision for an elegant, eco-friendly space to life

Sustainability for Every Sector

Commercial

We design and build resilient, eco-friendly hotels, offices, storefronts, healthcare facilities, and more, providing turnkey solutions from concept to completion.
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Residential

We bring your vision of a refined, sustainable home to life with a turnkey service, guiding you from design and permitting to construction management for a seamless, stress-free experience.
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Real Estate Development

We work with our clients and partners to build, develop, and design mixed-use and commercial properties while preserving the local environment.
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Start planning a beautiful, resilient space that’s ready for our changing climate

Whether you have land you’re ready to develop or you have some questions before you begin, we’d love to talk.

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Elegant sustainability for every living space

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PO Box 7886
Guaynabo PR 00970-7886
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