SALADINO DESIGN STUDIOS NAMED DESIGN PARTNER FOR HISTORIC TOWER HOTEL RENOVATION

Saladino Design Studios, in conjunction with Miami-based development company, Barlington Group have begun renovations to restore the Tower Hotel, one of Miami’s most treasured hotel destinations of yesteryear in the historic Little Havana neighborhood. With project renovations underway, Saladino Design Studios has been awarded the coveted designation to implement the concept and design for the renovation project, bringing the rich history back to Little Havana. The Tower Hotel is a charming boutique hotel serving as a coveted landmark, first opening in 1920 and earning its reputation as a popular stomping ground for some of the Jazz movements most influential artists, including Billie Holiday and Count Basie to name a few. The project is slated for completion in the summer of 2017.

With design elements reminiscent of old school Havana, Cuba, SDS will deliver a design that brings together both experience and destination, creating an ambiance that reflects the rich Cuban history and artistic legacy of Little Havana. SDS will curate each room to have its own unique design, paying homage to the rich and colorful history of the Tower Hotel. Keeping in touch with its classic old world charm, all common areas will be restored to their original state but include modern amenities such as a pool, restaurants and more.

With more than two decades of experience and a lifelong passion for hospitality and design, brothers and co-founders Sean and Michael Saladino have defied the traditional working process by challenging industry expectations and setting the standard for innovation through unbound imagination and intelligent craftsmanship. Saladino Design Studios experience is inspired by hospitality design, crafting an individualized narrative for each project.

Founded in 2008, Saladino Design Studios is a collaborative studio of creatives, designers, engineers, architects and craftsmen, dedicated to the philosophy of concept, design and build solutions. The SDS experience is inspired by creativity and reinvention, crafting an individualized narrative for each project from conception to completion. With more than two decades of industry experience and a lifelong passion for hospitality and design, brothers and co-founders Sean and Michael Saladino have defied the traditional working process by challenging industry expectations and setting the standard for innovation through unbound imagination and intelligent craftsmanship. Distinctive hallmarks of the SDS style exist in their commitment to conceptualize an idea with purpose. From inception, each project is brought to life through their collaborative approach and detailed execution of your vision. After nearly a decade, the SDS team has produced more than 50 projects, and counting. South Florida projects including the design for Drunken Dragon, Beaker & Gray, Ball & Chain, and are also working on a medical marijuana dispensary in Tacoma.