Where vision becomes reality—shaping the future of living in the Dominican Republic

We build with the simple belief that architecture should rise from the land with intention and dignity. Our work honors the character of each region—design that is quiet, enduring, and deeply connected to place.

By shaping spaces that feel alive yet grounded, we bring a new architectural language to every community we touch. We have an eye for potential—and the precision to unlock it.

Our Vision

A dark cave with stalactites and stalagmites, some of which are covered with moss, and a few green plants growing inside.
A black and white logo for Black Spade Development Group, featuring a house outline with a spade symbol inside.

Locations

  • Santiago

    Set in the heart of the Cibao Valley, Santiago is the Dominican Republic's second-largest city—positioned exactly where growth happens. Surrounded by mountains and grounded in economic vitality, it offers something rare: urban sophistication without the saturation, vitality without the noise. The city's expanding infrastructure, established business networks, and mountain-valley climate create ideal conditions for development that's built to last. Santiago rewards vision with momentum.

    A hillside town with numerous houses surrounded by greenery and mountains under a cloudy sky.

  • Jarabacoa

    Nestled high in the mountains where pine-scented air meets endless sun, Jarabacoa offers what the Caribbean rarely does—true tranquility at altitude. Cool mornings, warm afternoons, rivers threading through valleys. As the country's premier mountain escape, it has quietly become the destination for those building private estates and wellness-focused properties. The combination of terrain, climate, and natural protection is a rarity—creating development opportunities few regions can offer. Jarabacoa represents the future of elevated living.

    Green mountainous landscape with scattered trees and a white house in the foreground, faint mist or smoke rising from the hills

  • Buen Hombre

    Buen Hombre is what the island keeps secret—miles of private beachfront, pale sand, and turquoise water that hasn't been touched. Off the grid and known only to those who look past the obvious, it remains one of the few places where coastal development can still happen with intention. Low density, protected exclusivity, and uncompromised oceanfront access define what's possible here.

    Tropical beach with white sand, turquoise water, and lush green palm trees under a clear blue sky.

  • Founder & Managing Partner

    Born and raised in New York with an eye for potential, she founded Black Spade Development Group to develop architecture that honors the country that gave life to the generations before her. She sees opportunity where others see limitation, transforming undervalued landscapes into thriving destinations without erasing what makes them meaningful.

    Her approach is intentional—building with precision, scaling beauty, and ensuring every project reflects the care and respect the Dominican Republic deserves.

  • Founding Investor & Managing Partner

    A native of Bonao who immigrated to the United States at an early age, he built a life defined by discipline, strategic vision, and the kind of patience that turns ambition into reality. As the sole investor behind Black Spade Development Group, he didn't just fund the company's landmark Santiago project—he set the standard for how Black Spade operates, scales, and delivers.

    His leadership is decisive yet measured, always focused on long-term value over short-term wins. He invests in projects that matter, in places that shaped him, and in a legacy that will outlast him.

  • Founding Investor & Managing Partner

    Raised in Jarabacoa, she has an inside perspective on the country's potential that few others possess. As a founding investor, she helped build the original concept for the Santiago project, bringing both capital and strategic insight to Black Spade's first major development.

    Her clarity and resourcefulness shape how the company identifies opportunities and executes on them. She knows which communities are ready for transformation, where infrastructure can unlock value, and how to build projects that create lasting economic impact. She doesn't just invest—she architects growth.