Architectural Digest reports that the Italian Renaissance Revival clock tower in Tribeca, originally designed in 1894 by McKim, Mead & White, has been transformed by designer Jeffrey Beers. Opening in early 2019, the building posed such interior challenges as a landmarked lobby and atypical interior configuration, but Beers set out with a goal in mind: “Complement the history of the building and contrast it harmoniously” with contemporary details. ​After moving interior walls, Beers designed historic details like custom base, crown, and wainscot molding to create a dialogue with contemporary living spaces, amenities, and furnishings. Read the full article here.

Robb Report features JBI’s design of a $29 million residence, located on the 61st floor with views of Central Park to the north and city views to the east and south. “When it comes to residential design, we imagine that the residence is a mini hotel,” says Jeffrey Beers. “We first create a separation of space between public areas [the living room and dining room] and the private spaces [bedrooms and bathrooms]. We favor open-plan living for the public areas. With careful attention to layout, materials, and art, you can create fluidity between your kitchen, dining area, and living room.” Glass chandeliers and fixtures throughout the residence are an homage to Beers’s affinity for glassblowing. Read the full article here

​Curbed unveils the newest images coming from the luxury residential building designed by Rafael Viñoly with interiors designed by Jeffrey Beers International. The exhaustive list of amenities at 277 Fifth Avenue includes a Technogym-equipped fitness center, an entertainment lounge, a private dining area, spas with steam and sauna features, a children’s playroom, and a game room with a custom-made ping-pong table.277 Fifth Avenue is currently under construction, and when complete, the building will stand 55-stories tall, and bring 130 new condos to Nomad. Sales launched in September last year with apartments asking from $1.905 million. The first of residents are expected to move in later this year. Read full article here.

Restaurant Hospitality takes a look at the inspiration behind the new Firepoint Grill, Frank Lloyd Wright, who made his name by designing spaces that connect with nature. The surroundings helped define what the building would look like and how it would function. His architecture remains an example of how one person’s perspective can influence the look and feel of our environment for years to come. That’s what Jeffrey Beers, principal and founder of design firm Jeffrey Beers International, has done with his design of Firepoint Grill, a project in Newtown, Pa., for client George Paxos of Paxos Restaurants. “He wanted a modern and casual restaurant that is very warm and comfortable for his guests…all the cooking is done on an open-fire grill,” Beers said. Those key words — warm, comfortable, fire — build a bridge in Beers’ mind directly to the fundamentals of Wright’s designs. Read full article here.

​MSN reports on the high demand of Gordon Ramsay’s new restaurant, Hell’s Kitchen, designed by Jeffrey Beers International. If you’ve witnessed how Gordon Ramsay interacts with the chefs competing on Hell’s Kitchen, you might feel like it’s a good idea to stay as far away from a Ramsay-helmed restaurant named after the show as possible—and even more so if the whole thing is designed to look just like the TV show’s set. This desire, though, turns out not to be enough to hurt attendance at the new Hell’s Kitchen in Las Vegas, which has reached the decidedly more heavenly number of 12,000 reservations in just 10 days. Read full article here. 

​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.