Nicolás Cáceres
Principal | Co-Founder

Born in Santiago, Chile. He received his architecture degree from the Universidad of Chile, one of the most prestigious universities in Latin America. After collaborating with firms like Elton + Leniz architects, Del Rio Nunez architects, he began collaborating with Jorge Figueroa + associates, being one of the senior architects and firm associates. He decided after 4 years and a half to move to Bali with his Family. In Bali his most important collaboration has been with Religion Clothing UK, designing the new stores in Bali included the Oberoi flagship (opened in May 2016). His portfolio mostly includes family houses, hotels, and fashion stores. He likes to work closely with his clients, acting more as a guide to their dreams than a lone designer.

Kiko Tous
Principal | Co-Founder

Was born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. After having started Architecture career he decided to move to design. He graduated in interior design in the International University of Catalunya (Barcelona). Since then, he has also earned qualifications in graphic design, web design, 3D modeling, and industrial design to add more multidisciplinary vision to his work. He worked as a lecturer for LAI Design School (2006-2009) and worked for more than 8 years in Archikubik firm (www.archikubik.com) before starting his own multidisciplinary design company (www.kikotous.com) working mostly around Barcelona. In 2012 he founded Brots (www.brots.org) with other 3 designers, a design shop that supports the work of local designers and also the main inspiration behind the creation of ODD Original Design & Delight (ODD Bali). He founded ODD Bali in 2015 with his wife and another Spanish partner. During this time, he met Nicolas and started the journey together founding their architecture and design office CACERES + TOUS. He also founded a bags brand called KMANA (www.kmanaconcept.com).

¬ We don’t follow specific rules or a certain aesthetic.
¬ We follow client needs.
¬ We follow functionality
¬ We follow emotions.
¬ We follow intuition.
¬ We follow the landscape.
¬ We provide solutions to problems in a functional and aesthetic
manner.
¬ We design from the inside to the outside.
¬ We don’t follow trends.
¬ We propose interesting and radical ideas that challenge previous
experiences.
¬ We believe in being respectful towards the environment in every
decision we make.
¬ We also believe in being respectful towards local communities,
their traditions and their surroundings.
¬ We believe in team work.
¬ We are always open to criticism.
¬ We are open to new ideas.

CACERES + TOUS STUDIO began as a collaboration between the founding partners architect Nico Caceres and interior designer Kiko Tous when they met around 2016. The partnership resulted in a work system that could embrace project from the big and general scale until the small details of space.

The studio distinguish itself in its philosophy that believes that architecture and design must look for creative and aesthetic solutions to solve particular needs or problems, without preconceived forms. This way of thinking has been represented in the diverse portfolio of the studio, showcasing a wide variety of forms, materials, spaces and uses.

Thanks to the trust of its clients, the studio has been able to participate in an extensive espectrum of projects that includes hospitality, commercial, residential and entertainment. Thanks to the symbiotic effort of its partners every project is designed in detail considering until the last detail of the user experience.

Our Studio is located in Canggu, Bali and consist of a team of approximately 3 senior architects, one senior interior architect, 13 architects, 4 3D artists and one human resources staff. We have the capability to make all technical drawings for construction, in-house rendering, and graphic design content if necessary. We count with multiple relations with engineers, suppliers, contractors, legal team and IMB consultants.