The design story began with the classic Hotel Bar experience and why travelers and locals alike feel at home in any city and in any country. There is an allure in Boutique Hotels, that if executed well, feel both decidedly local and inclusive. A new meaning to see and be seen.
Miami is that good city, and that indefinable essence is what we strive to capture for both local and out-of-town guests alike. Though our space in square footage is small, the soaring ceiling was the singular raw attribute that became the over-scale feature that provided not just visual energy, but a scale that helped create a much more intimate experience while keeping the over scale ceilings intact and somewhat of a mystery. To punctuate that energy, a sinewy largely amorphous ceiling feature was designed, not just a dramatic feature but also one that gave us the opportunity to hide the mechanical systems and lighting which was achieved by keeping the sculptural ceiling plane unbroken. That along with a subtle mirror at the apex of the sculpture the ceiling as it winds down at the back bar pushes the experience far beyond the limitations of the space. Here, we pay homage to what was and what will be
Bio A seamless combination of Interior Design, experiential design, branding, creativity, fashion and music; Bigtime Design Studios is most known for high concept, high style public space environments. And with dozens of awards across various market sectors, our work in the hospitality space includes Brightline Trains, Carnival Cruise Lines, Bagatelle Dubai, L’Auberge Del Mar, Postcard Inn Beach Resort, Brightline Orlando, The Betsy, Runway 84, The Gabriel, Pani, Boatyard, Rivertail, Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street, and Union Restaurant/Press Hotel of the Marriott Autograph Collection
Other prizes 2024 NEWH Golden Palm Awards Best Cruiseship & Yacht Amenities – Carnival Cruise Lines Golden Mermaid / Carnival Jubilee NEWH Golden Palm Awards Honorable Mention – Runway 84 2023 Loop Design Awards Runway 84 OPAL Awards London Runway 84 OPAL Awards London John Martin’s NEWH Golden Palm Awards Best Cruiseship & Yacht Amenities – Carnival Cruise Lines NEWH Golden Palm Awards Best Restaurant – Pani IDA Awards Runway 84 – Bronze 2022 Loop Design Awards 8 Street Brickell Restaurant Development & Design Best Bar Design: 8 Street Brickell International Hotel & Property Shortlist: 8 Street Brickell International Hotel & Property Shortlist: Lucky Shuck International Hotel & Property Shortlist: Pani 2021 IDA Design Award 8 Street Brickell Restaurant & Bar Design Award The Americas Lighting: 8 Street Brickell Restaurant & Bar Design Award The Americas Bar: 8 Street Brickell BLT Award Bar & Restaurant: 8 Street Brickell BLT Award Pani – Honorable Mention BLT Award Beacon – Honorable Mention BLT Award Lucky Shuck – Honorable Mention Opal Award Lucky Shuck Opal Award 8 Streek Brickell Opal Award Pani NEWH Golden Palm Award 8 Street Brickell Stella Awards: Best Renovation L’Auberge Hotel NEWH – Top ID Firm Bigtime Design Studios Best Graphic Designers in Miami Bigtime Design Studios 2020 NEWH – Top ID Firm Bigtime Design Studios 2019 Restaurant & Bar Design Shortlist CVLTVRA NEWH – Top ID Firm Bigtime Design Studios 2018 NEWH Golden Palm Award Rooftop @1WLO Restaurant & Bar Design Award Rooftop @1WLO Restaurant & Bar Design Shortlist Rooftop @1WLO Hospitality Design Awards Finalist Rooftop @1WLO NEWH – Top ID Firm Bigtime Design Studios German Design Award Township 2017 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards Shortlist Township SFBJ Structures Award The Queue Apartments Condé Nast Traveler Top 15 Miami Hotels Washington Park Hotel NEWH Golden Palm Award Cash Only NEWH Sofhie Award Washington Park Hotel NEWH Sofhie Award Postcard Inn Beach Resort 2016 Hospitality Design Awards Finalist
