Grupo Dupla

Grupo Dupla EMBLEMATIC OF THE NEW DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Grupo Dupla As the Dominican Republic has deservedly grown to be the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean, so the demand for high-quality real estate projects has grown.

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Eurides Lopes

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rupo Dupla is a construction company established in 2001, with the goal of developing, homes to the growing population of the eastern region of the Dominican Republic, mainly within Puntacana Resort & Club, were high end tourists have purchased their second homes (and in some cases, made it their official residence) to enjoy the beach, nature, weather and the general amenities offered by Puntacana Resort.

Puntacana Resort is already internationally renowned for being a sustainable golf and beach resort, including over 15,000 acres of customer-built villas, apartments, 5-star hotels, restaurants and its own ecological reserve and organic farm.

Since a little over 20 years ago, the eastern region of the Dominican Republic generates

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Santana tells us: “This past year we have completed the construction of the new Playa Blanca development, designed by Dominican Architect, Antonio Imbert. It provides a new and refreshing dinning experience, with a roofed area designed to accentuate the nature of Puntacana, right in front of the beach. The restaurant with its tropical elegance can host up to 200 people.”

The success of these projects in turn creates demand for more work. As Daniel Santana explains: “The Dominican Republic has a tourism-oriented economy, so we have and will keep developing in second home real estate. Our country keeps growing as a luxury tourism destination and with that growth come more possible clients. We have seen this potential since the creation of our company,

“This past year we have completed the construction of the new Playa Blanca development, designed by Dominican Architect, Antonio Imbert” the most income for the country, receiving over 70% of the tourism of the island, mainly thru the Puntacana Airport. Given the potential of the region at the time, and the demand for quality developers with permanent/ constant presence in the region, Grupo Dupla had the vision to relocate its operations in the area in the early 2000’s.

Even though the main focus of Grupo Dupla has been the development of high-end villas within Puntacana’ s Resort area, through the years it has also incursion successfully into developments of residential buildings and a variety of commercial projects. Daniel Santana, President of Grupo Dupla, lists off a number of projects which exemplify this from luxury homes like Serena 5 and Corales 41 to the Playa Blanca development. As Mr.

therefore we have oriented our work in the heart of tourism in our country, Puntacana.”

Sustainability Grupo Dupla places a particular emphasis on sustainability. Of this commitment, Daniel Santana says: “Our sustainability begins with our designs. We respect the natural architecture of the lot we will be constructing on, taking into consideration the climate, the vegetation and materials that are coherent to the local environment.”

A look through the company’s methods, shows that it makes use of roofs and windows in its buildings to maximize light and air flow and diminish CO2 emissions. In addition, most of its homes may be solar power-enabled, taking advantage of Puntacana’s tropical setting.

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“The architects are the creative mind that give shape and personalities to our homes. We work hand in hand with these great people to obtain a final product that measures up to our standards” Partners and Suppliers Grupo Dupla’s has a range of strategic partners and suppliers.

Dupla develops designs worked in-house as well as in association with well-known Dominican architects. As Mr. Santana says: “The architects are the creative mind that give shape and personalities to our homes. We work hand in hand with these great people to obtain a final product that measures up to our standards. The architects are committed to our community and its wellbeing, creating

therefore practical architecture that is appropriate to our environment and that enhances its beauty.”

Outside of this, it can call on several local partners and suppliers, which provide it with high-quality materials suitable for the finish its buildings require. These include Madeco and Indomaca for wood, Rooftec for roofing.

Ferretaria Detallista for metal components and both Hormigones Industriales and Hormigones del Atlantico for the cement and concrete used in its constructions.

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“Grupo Dupla has a lot of plans and projects for the near future. We plan on constructing several commercial and business buildings” Looking Forward Already the most popular destination in the region, the Dominican Republic is outgrowing several of its neighbors. With an expanding population, burgeoning economic growth and record numbers of tourists arriving every year, there is a near insatiable demand for the kind of output provided by Grupo Dupla - in residential, commercial and hospitality.

Recently, Dupla is branching out to remodeling and constructing hotel sites in the area.

Mr. Santana says: “Grupo Dupla has a lot of plans and projects for the near future. We plan on constructing several commercial and business buildings, and are working on the construction of villas in Corales and Hacienda located in Puntacana Resort & Club. We also plan to have integrated ourselves in the hotel construction business in the area.” In less than 20 years, the company has been part of the development of the Dominican Republic’s success in tourism, becoming number one tourist destination of the Caribbean. The next two decades should be equally as exciting.

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