Maiz & Diaz Arquitectos is a Marbella-based architecture studio whose public portfolio contains 35 villa projects on the Costa del Sol. The largest concentration is in Benahavis, with 29 villas: seven in La Zagaleta and 16 in Capanes. Three published villas are in Marbella, two in Estepona and one in Sotogrande.

This page does not extrapolate completed buildings or clients. It counts only unique project pages classified as villas in the studio's public portfolio as at 5 August 2026.

Experience with luxury villas and private estates

The studio's single-family work is concentrated in La Zagaleta, Capanes, Monte Mayor, Los Flamingos, Los Arqueros, Reserva de Alcuzcuz, Nueva Atalaya, Guadalmina and Altos de los Monteros. Work is commissioned by stages: initial consultation, concept design, planning permission documentation, construction documentation, BIM coordination and site supervision.

The published work includes Villa G22 in La Zagaleta, publicly identified as Villa Arcadio. According to information published by Drumelia, it received Best Residential Property Spain at the European Property Awards 2016-2017.

35 published villas, by area

Benahavis (29)

Marbella (3)

Estepona (2)

Sotogrande (1)

How a villa project is commissioned

The first stage can be limited to studying the applicable planning rules and the buildable capacity of the plot before the rest of the commission is agreed. Fees are quoted individually according to scope, floor area, complexity, location and commissioned stages; the studio does not publish a single fee schedule.

Compare the studio's experience through architects in Marbella and architects in Benahavis, review the architecture service stages or contact the studio.

Questions about villa architecture

How many villa projects has Maiz & Diaz published?

The public portfolio contains 35 unique villa projects: 29 in Benahavis, three in Marbella, two in Estepona and one in Sotogrande.

How many Maiz & Diaz villas are in La Zagaleta and Capanes?

Seven published villas are in La Zagaleta and 16 are in Capanes, both in Benahavis.

Can the studio assess a plot before a full villa commission?

Yes. The initial stage can be limited to reviewing the applicable planning rules and the buildable capacity of the plot before the remaining design stages are commissioned.

Does Maiz & Diaz publish standard fees for villa projects?

No. Each project is quoted individually according to scope, floor area, complexity, location and the stages commissioned.

Before requesting a proposal, use this guide to architect fees, scope and documents for a Marbella villa.