​Hospitality Design Online announces JBI has introduced the expansive mixed-use concept Waterside District to downtown Norfolk, Virginia, following the $40 million overhaul of the iconic Waterside Festival Marketplace. The nautical and industrial history of Norfolk informed the design of the 135,000-square-foot venue. Set along the banks of the Elizabeth River, the revamped space houses a 55,000-square-foot food hall, which includes Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse, the Harbor Club, and the 22,000-square-foot Blue Moon Tap House. To highlight the history of the region, the design team employed a material palette of stained concrete, white-washed brick, blackened steel, reclaimed wood, and exposed structural elements. Garage-style doors on both floors of the building connect visitors to the coastal setting. Read full article here.

​Hospitality Design takes a behind the scene look at a new Curio Collection by Hilton hotel is El San Juan in Puerto Rico. The 388-room property opened in 1958, and was a hotspot for entertainers of the time. Jeffrey Beers, founder and CEO of New York-based Jeffrey Beers International, says his only directive was “to bring the El San Juan back. This hotel was the epicenter of San Juan for a long time, and we wanted to add a new chapter to its glorious history in an artistic way.” In the dramatic lobby, the original stone flooring and ornate millwork ceilings were preserved because “it would have been a shame to do away with what has become a backdrop to the hotel’s pedigree and history,” says Beers. New backlit onyx reception desks were seamlessly layered into the vignette, while the centerpiece of the VIP area is Rosario Fernandez’s photographs of models donning vejigante masks, accompanied by intricate glass backlit alabaster chandeliers, handtufted rugs, and sheer curtains that suggest a residential feel. 

​Robb Report reveals that the 130 one- to four-bedroom residences are priced from around $2 million. 277 Fifth Avenue, is a 55-story building designed by Rafael Viñoly in Manhattan’s NoMad district. Jeffrey Beers International used woods and natural stones to create warmth in the units. Gourmet kitchens will include white Italian marble islands and matching backsplashes, Miele appliances, millwork pantries, and painted glass cabinets, while the spa-like master baths will incorporate Italian marble and Dornbracht fixtures. Several of the residences will feature 20-foot ceilings and loggias that open to the blue skies.

design et al is delighted to share with you the exciting news that Jeffrey Beers International won Hotel Suite in the Americas & Caribbean Categories for Renaissance New York Midtown at The International Hotel & Property Awards 2017. The publishing house, based in the UK, hosts three major design awards each year. The awards were hosted in the incredible Hotel Caruso, Ravello on Friday 23rd June 2017, this beautiful setting was a perfect location for the prestigious event. With projects submitted from all over the globe, the night was a mixture of international names in the design community and a brilliant networking event for all involved. Around 9,000 verified votes were counted and an average voter spent 30 minutes looking at the shortlisted projects. The evening was a celebration of design and a truly remarkable event, with the success and brilliant feedback of the clients, the team at design et al are looking forward to hosting the 2018 awards next year.

Our first residential tower, One West End, has just unveiled its first model apartment! Follow CURBED NEW YORK as they take a first exclusive look at JBI’s interior architecture and design of the unit. The condo’s floor-to-ceiling windows offer dramatic views of the Hudson River with Bjarke Ingels’ west side tetrahedron on the left. The kitchen, which is just beyond the living room, is the focal point of the condo. Details include marble slab counter-tops (either in Vagli Fine Vein or Calacatta Borghini) and appliances by Miele, Wolf, Gaggenau, and Sub-Zero. The kitchen’s finishing and features, including a neat integrated cutting board, were all created by the Italian company, Scavolini. 

What’s the correct angle for a back-of-bar mirror? Stools—with or without backs? And does it have to be so damn noisy all the time? With the recent completion of our latest project, the opulent revitalization of El San Juan Resort in Puerto Rico, PASTE decided to quiz Jeffrey Beers on the specific challenges and pleasures of bar design. Read full interview here. 

In Rhapsody Magazine’s June issue, writer Sahar Khan explores how Jeffrey Beers brings a glass touch to the world of hospitality design. The article tracks our founder & CEO’s journey from architecture student, to career with I M Pei, to starting and running his own interior architecture and design firm. The article also explores our studio’s latest projects including Gotham Market at The Ashland in Brooklyn and El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico. Read full article here. 

Ballpark Village, a partnership between the St. Louis Cardinals and The Cordish Companies, represents a groundbreaking approach to urban development, the first time a professional sports venue was master planned and fully integrated into a broader mixed-use development. Recognized for its quality, scale, creative design and impact on the community, Ballpark Village has played a pivotal role in the revitalization of downtown St. Louis. Lauded by the City as its most important development in a decade, Ballpark Village was the result of a unique public-private partnership between the City, State and Federal Governments. Professional sports teams across the country are using Ballpark Village, which created a new year-round gathering place that is active both day and night, as a model in enhancing the sports experience. Read full article here, http://bit.ly/2r6Gsvn. 

What defines the influential design zeitgeist of New York City? Observer embarked on a journey to uncover the trends the city’s most important design minds are building now, which will reach out across the globe in the next few years. Each of these eight designers, including our founder & CEO Jeffrey Beers, embodies a distinct aesthetic that is emblematic of New York, from the awkwardly beautiful grit of elemental steel and stone to an undeniable glamour and omnipresent sense of history. Listen and watch Jeffrey Beer’s interview here. 

Celebrated multi-Michelin star chef and television personality Gordon Ramsay announced live his plans for the first-of its-kind Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen located at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, set to open this winter. Masterfully designed by Jeffrey Beers International to be an experiential and immersive destination restaurant, guests will feel transported to the studio set, as if they are participating in the globally popular television show, the 17th season of which will air during the 2017-2018 season on FOX. With design features that are engaging to all senses and are a nod to both the red and blue teams featured on the show, the dynamic and bustling kitchen will be the centerpiece of this unique eatery to be enjoyed and appreciated from every seat in the house. Read full press release here.