STUDIO
Welcome to Studio Fini, specializing in resorts, villas, marinas, and hotels in the Dominican Republic, promoting sustainability and preserving this beautiful country.
Studio Fini Architettura, led by Italian architect Gianfranco Fini and his daughters, Nicola and Francesca Fini, is an architecture and interior design firm founded in Rome in 1976, now based in the Dominican Republic. The studio operates with a philosophy centered on designing spaces and environments that thoughtfully cater to users' needs, applying innovative solutions and premium materials, all while respecting the surrounding landscape and natural environment.
Since its inception in Rome, Studio Fini has prioritized urban planning and sustainable tourism development. In 1978, the firm designed the master plan for the Costa Verde Tabatinga holiday complex in Brazil, a 700-acre coastal development in Santos, marking the start of an impressive portfolio of large-scale projects in Italy and internationally. Notable projects include the Marina of Porto Rotondo in Sardinia (Italy), Gouvia Marina in Corfu (Greece), the Marina of Casa de Campo (Dominican Republic), and the Marina of Puerto Bahia Samaná (Dominican Republic).
APPROACH
Our philosophy is rooted in Italian design culture and shaped by a deep understanding of the Caribbean: its light, climate, materials, rhythm, and natural beauty. We believe that architecture should not simply occupy a place, but listen to it, enhance it, and contribute to its long-term value.
For us, preserving the territory and developing it are not opposing ideas. Sustainable tourism begins when design respects the landscape while creating new possibilities for hospitality, culture, and human experience.
Every project is approached as a balance between vision and responsibility: refined spaces, thoughtful proportions, natural materials, and a constant dialogue between architecture, interiors, and environment. Our goal is to create places that feel timeless, authentic, and deeply connected to the spirit of the Dominican Republic.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Gianfranco Fini - Founder
Architect and Artist
Gianfranco Fini was born in Rome in 1936. After studying art in Rome and painting in Paris, he pursued architecture while remaining close to the Roman avant-garde scene of Schifano, Angeli, Festa, Kounellis, and Ceroli.
He began his career designing villas, shops, film sets, furniture, and interiors, including Valentino boutiques in Rome, Monaco, Paris, and New York.
With sculptor Mario Ceroli, he also designed opera sets for La Scala, La Fenice, the Verona Arena, and the Rome Opera House.
His architectural work later expanded to major projects in Italy, Greece, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic.
Among his most significant works are Porto Rotondo’s Marina and the Casa de Campo Marina.
Today, after passing the studio’s leadership to his two daughters, he devotes himself entirely to painting.
Nicola Fini
Architect
Nicola Fini graduated in Architecture from La Sapienza University and began working at Studio Fini Architettura in Rome.
She later moved to the Dominican Republic to follow the construction of Casa de Campo Marina and went on to design major hospitality, residential, and restoration projects in Samaná, Santo Domingo, Juan Dolio, Casa de Campo, and Punta Cana.
Her work includes luxury villas, marinas, hotels, beach clubs, restaurants, commercial areas, and private residences.
In Casa de Campo, she has designed numerous landmark projects, including Minitas Beach Restaurant & Beach Club, Lago Grill, La Casita, SBG, and several high-end villas.
She is also co-founder of Studio Fini Design, dedicated to interior decoration and original furniture design.
Francesca Fini
Artist and Interior Designer
Francesca Fini is an internationally acclaimed interdisciplinary artist, designer, filmmaker, performer, and AI creative producer. Her practice spans contemporary art, experimental cinema, video art, performance, installation, AI, 3D animation, AR, and VR. With a background in directing, cinematography, editing, sound design, and film production, she brings a strong visual and spatial sensibility to her work.
Since 2020, thanks to her vision and distinctive art direction skills, she has taken the lead of Studio Fini’s Interior Design Department, transforming what was once a small in-house unit into a fundamental creative and strategic asset for the company.
Her role combines art direction, advanced visualization, furniture and material research, and the development of refined interior concepts for residential and hospitality projects.
Bielka Vega
Associate Architect
Bielka Z. Vega de los Santos is an architect who graduated in 2007 from the Eastern Central University (UCE). She completed her primary and secondary studies at María Trinidad Sánchez Adventist School in La Romana. She has experience in cost analysis, budgeting, and project management using Presto (Metrica). She has collaborated in architectural design and supervision with companies such as Vinsa Ventas e Inversiones (Casa de Campo) and Braian Trusts S.A. (La Estancia). Among her notable projects are villa and apartment complexes at Tracadero Beach Club & Resort and La Estancia Golf Resort, Villas del sol proyect, as well as single-family homes in various regions of the country.
Since 2009, she has been part of the Studio Fini team at Casa de Campo, where she serves as director of the architecture and projects department.
JOBS
Working with Studio Fini means entering a complete design process, from the first vision to the final detail. We collaborate with clients, developers, and hospitality brands to create resorts, villas, marinas, hotels, and interiors that are elegant, functional, and deeply connected to their context.
Our approach combines architectural expertise, Italian design culture, and long experience in the Dominican Republic. We listen carefully, interpret each project’s potential, and transform ideas into spaces with identity, balance, and lasting value.
From master planning to interiors, from custom details to furniture selection, every element is developed with precision and care. We believe that good design is never generic: it must respond to the landscape, the climate, the lifestyle, and the people who will inhabit it.
Whether you are planning a private residence, a hospitality project, or a large-scale development, we can guide the process with clarity and vision.
Our work is rooted in beauty, responsibility, and a deep respect for place.
We build relationships based on trust, dialogue, and a shared commitment to quality. Let’s create spaces that are not only beautiful, but meaningful.
Open Vacancy - Construction Site Supervisor
Oversees the execution of the project on site, coordinating workers, suppliers, timelines, and technical details.
Ensures that every phase of construction follows the approved design, quality standards, safety requirements, and the client’s expectations.
Open Vacancy - Architect
Develops and coordinates the architectural design process from concept to technical documentation, ensuring coherence, functionality, and aesthetic quality. Works closely with clients, consultants, and the Studio Fini team to translate each project vision into precise, buildable, and elegant design solutions.
Open Vacancy - 3D Rendering Artist
Transforms architectural and interior design concepts into realistic visualizations, helping clients clearly understand the atmosphere, materials, proportions, and spatial qualities of each project.
Works closely with the design team to create polished, accurate, and emotionally engaging images that communicate the project vision before construction begins.