Sapien Studios

A luxury condo and guest unit development geared toward creatives and entrepreneurs featuring onsite workshops, co-working spaces and community focused design. It will eventually house a multitude of businesses and offer start up space to budding entrepreneurs and creative youths. This will be supported through a guest house suite and investment model designed to invite international creative collaboration with locals.  ​ The land has been acquired and the project is currentl

It was all hands on deck in our community of St. George to ensure that our favorite cafe made it through this transition! I was thrilled to help my good friends Rolisa Camille  (Frequency Cafe) and Kristin White  (Long Story Short) move into their dream locations and join our other good friend, Astoria Smith  (Lacquered Lounge) in the same location on Water St. West, just across from the Wharf and Dragon's Lair. . My central role in the project was the design and project mana

Designing a quick kitchen facelift and a big reveal for our favorite clients. After a the successful staircase remodel, the Webber's decided to move ahead with a kitchen refacing to update their dark, drab traditional kitchen. With a few simple solutions, we avoided any major construction and gave them an entirely bright new feel and functionality to accommodate their culinary needs. The job was completed in just 2 weeks while they were abroad so that that could return home t

A happening local musician collective opened doors to become a hot spot for entertainers iin Hamilton, Bermuda. Along side Strativist , we designed the interior of Chewstick 's new Front St. location.  As an arts and culture community hub, we designed with universal accessibility,  multi-functionality and flexibility in mind. This space was intended to accommodate all of Chewstick's varied and evolving needs with their efforts to expand offerings in years to come. We success

A dangerous spiral stair redesigned into a winder, providing safe and easy access between floors of this 2 story St. George home.  The Webbers had struggled for years with their quirky staircase. Caring for their son who has special needs and grandparents who visit often meant they had to find a solution that didn't involve taking out key foundational walls entirely. 3 architects attempted but none could produce anything that was feasible. Luckily, we were able to help them f

A charming boutique full of handmade jewelry and accessories made from local materials. From pink sand and sustainably resourced corals to invasive lionfish fins and washed up plastics, La Garza preserved pieces of Bermuda for tourists and locals alike to keep with them. La Garza revolutionized the way Bermuda sand and lion fish fins were being set in resin, developing new operation techniques, as well as creating custom molds for unique jewelry and gifts. Creator Tara Sapien

An iconic Bermuda location undergoes the first phase of major renovations. As part of a team of design consultants, we assisted in the revitalization of the Tobacco Bay concession. This included mock ups, color profiles, sourcing for needs, materials and landscaping, initial site management and coordinating with the Parks Department for the site proposals. We're thrilled to see another St. George's classic succeeding with their fresh start! Wishing them the best as they move

A modernized old english, eclectic island cafe pitched for the World Heritage Center in the Town of St. George. A project designed from the ground up including menu, serving counter, graphics, logo and website pitch package. ​ The concept was to find innovative ways to meld Bermudas' many cultural facets with a modern flair into the menu, and develop a space that would facilitate local artists working and collaborating. As part of the strategy to overcome low turn out in the