Melín Castro Design Studio
Melín Castro Design is an interior architecture studio with over 25 years of experience, renowned for transforming spaces into unique experiences. Founded in 1996 by Melín Castro, the studio has built a solid reputation thanks to their focus on innovative, functional, and contemporary designs that blend natural elements with a Mexican touch.
The studio’s philosophy centers around respect for nature and harmony between elements, specializing in furniture design, landscaping, and hospitality projects. Each project reflects their commitment to sustainability and excellence, values that have been recognized with multiple awards over the years.
About Melín Castro
Melín Castro, founder and creative director, is a designer and architect of international renown. Her personalized approach and passion for detail have allowed her to lead high profile projects.
Throughout her career, she has been recognized with significant awards, such as the Interior Design Merit Award and six gold medals at the Ibero-American Biennale of Interior Design, and Landscaping. Her style is distinguished by integrating creativity, nature, and functionality, bringing to life sophisticated and timeless spaces that offer a unique experience, always with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
MC Design Team
Melín Castro:
CEO AND FOUNDER
Rubén Rendón:
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Bernardo Rubio Caraveo:
FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT (FF&E)
Santiago Larenas:
JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Marisela Hernández:
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Bill Dammert:
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Carlos Chávez Correa:
DIGITAL MARKETING
Valeria Lozano:
CLIENT SERVICE CONSULTANT
MC Design Partnerships
At Melín Castro Design, we value collaboration with strategic partners who share our passion for design, quality, and innovation. These partnerships allow us to offer unique products and services.
FURNITURE
Ari-Muebles
RUGS
Feizy 
Feizy Mexico
CERAMICS
Juan de Dios Sánchez Arte Kuan
GARDEN FURNITURE
Miguel Laso Expormim
CERAMICS, SERIGRAPHY, AND PAINTING
Francisco Huazo Cerámica Tierra Baldía
ARCHITECTURE
Ernesto Vela Arquitectos Ernesto Vela Arquitectos
2014
- Interior Design Merit Award for outstanding work in hospital interior design in Mexico.
2012
- Gold Medal, Ibero-American CIDI Award for Professional Career Excellence.
2011
- Guadalajara Designs Award in the Interior Design category.
- Topete Award for participation as a speaker at the 4th International Interior Design and Architecture Congress, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, awarded by the SMI.
- Gold Medal, V International CIDI Biennale of Interior Design, Architecture, Design, and Art, Guadalajara, Jalisco. Grand Velas Riviera Maya Hotel, awarded by the Ibero-American Council of Interior Designers.
- Gold Medal at the IV Women in Architecture and Interior Design Forum, Guadalajara, Jalisco. Grand Velas Riviera Maya Project, awarded by the Ibero-American Council of Interior Designers A.C. During the V Interior Design Biennale.
- Double Gold Medal at the IV Women in Architecture and Interior Design Forum, Guadalajara, Jalisco. Grand Velas Riviera Maya Project, awarded by the Ibero-American Council of Interior Designers A.C. During the V Interior Design Biennale.
2009
- Award for participation as a speaker at the 2nd International Interior Design and Architecture Congress, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, awarded by the SMI.
2008
- Gold Medal, III International Forum for Women in Architecture, Design, and Landscape, Guadalajara, Jalisco. Restaurant Piaf, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, awarded by the SMI (Mexican Society of Interior Design) during the IV Interior Design Biennale.
- Silver Medal, III International Forum for Women in Architecture, Design, and Landscape, Guadalajara. Presidential Spa Suite, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, awarded by the SMI during the IV Interior Design Biennale.
- Silver Medal, III International Forum for Women in Architecture, Design, and Landscape, Guadalajara. Hospitality Bars and Restaurants Category for Restaurant Piaf, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, awarded by the SMI during the IV Interior Design Biennale.
- Gold Medal Excellence Award, SMI Professional Award for Excellence in Design for career in Interior Design, awarded by the SMI during the IV Interior Design Biennale.
2006
- Recognition for support to the IIDA Guadalajara Chapter A.C. Presentation of Interior Design Portfolio at the Eleventh IIDA Guadalajara Conference Cycle, "Exotic Design".