We are not your typical design firm. We are a collective of specialists shaping hotels, resorts, wellness clubs and F&B spaces into experiences that linger long after checkout.
At La Marca Design Studio, hospitality is never treated as decoration alone. It is strategy, atmosphere, culture, functionality and memory working together. Led by Italian architect Marilia La Marca, the studio brings together a carefully selected collective of specialists who understand that a well-designed space is not a cost — it is a powerful marketing asset.
A flexible, high-level team designed for hospitality owners, investors and operators who need vision, execution and cultural intelligence in one place.
Founder · Italian Architect
Founder of La Marca Design Studio, Marilia leads the design vision, hospitality direction and cross-cultural bridge between Italy, Mauritius, Bahrain and the Gulf.
Real Estate · Renovation · Project Oversight
Based in Rome, Stefania brings 360-degree knowledge of real estate investment and renovation, overseeing projects from documentation and inspections to operational and financial feasibility.
Hospitality Experience Designer
Based in Rome, Barbara weaves storytelling, emotion, tourism strategy and guest experience thinking into each concept from the earliest design stages.
We focus on the details guests feel but cannot always name: the quality of light at golden hour, the layers of local heritage, the work of contemporary artists, and the way a layout guides people towards moments they did not expect.
We choose materials built to last generations, reduce waste through intelligent selections, and design spaces that age beautifully. Renewable, non-toxic and circular materials support healthier interiors and a lower environmental footprint.
We connect GCC investors with Italy’s finest hidden hospitality gems — historic properties with soul, heritage and renovation potential. We have lived and worked on both sides of this bridge and speak both design languages fluently.
20+ years of hands-on experience across Italy, Europe, Mauritius and the Gulf.
Italian architect with full site supervision capability from concept to construction.
Deep expertise in FF&E specification, custom furniture, contractor coordination and quality control.
Strategy, tourism, cultural heritage and guest experience thinking integrated from the start.
Cross-cultural fluency built through more than a decade leading multinational teams in Bahrain and the Gulf.
Creative problem-solving under pressure — from complex hotel builds to installations delivered in 72 hours.
We begin by understanding you, your guests, your location and your ambitions. We immerse ourselves in the place — its culture, crafts and history — before a single design decision is made.
Every project receives a narrative spine: a concept rooted in authenticity that guides layout, details, sensory touchpoints and the moments guests remember.
From space planning and layout optimisation to interior documentation, FF&E schedules, custom furniture and artisan sourcing, we handle every layer with rigour and care.
