Modern house with open outdoor patio and scenic mountain view, featuring trees, a wooden bench, rocks, and a modern interior with a dining table and chairs.

RGNL is led by Juan Lacape, a designer with a multidisciplinary background that moves between architectural design, real estate, and hospitality. His work centers on creating contemporary homes defined by clarity, proportion, and material honesty.

On most weekends, Juan can be found at home hosting intimate dinner events open to the public (a practice that informs his sensitivity to atmosphere, comfort, and the rituals of living). These curated experiences as a chef shape the way he understands design and human interaction.

Fewer things, better made.

Homes with calm, comfort, and intention.

Philosophy

Good decisions start early.

The right home, the right orientation, the right structure — everything flows from there.

RGNL exists to help clients buy with clarity, remodel with vision, and live with intention.

What can you expect

  • Clear communication

  • Honest guidance

  • Architectural rigor

  • A warm, human process

  • Deep knowledge of local areas and professionals

Close-up of a man with short dark hair, blue eyes, and a beard, wearing a black shirt, indoors with a wooden slatted ceiling and white background.

Juan Lacape

Design Director & Property Advisor

I work across architecture and real estate to help clients find and shape homes with clarity and calm. With experience in contemporary residential design and development, I bring technical insight to the acquisition process, guiding international buyers toward properties that truly make sense.

Bilingual, design-driven, and focused on long-term value.

Get in touch with Juan

Where we work

Spain

Costa Blanca / Valencia

Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala / Lake Atitlán / Guatemala City

Strategic Partners

Cincopatasalgato / Strategic Partner

Architectural design / interiors

Jose Roberto Paredes. Long time design collaborator and strategic partner for RGNL for projects designed in Central America, based in Valencia.

Scalar Architecture / Strategic Partner

Architectural design / urbanism / sustainability

Julio Salcedo. Long time design collaborator and strategic partner for RGNL for projects designed in Central America, based in NYC, USA.