JBI created an experimental and immersive destination restaurant where guests feel transported to the studio set of Gordon Ramsay’s popular show, Hell’s Kitchen. 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 is the centerpiece of this unique eatery to be enjoyed and appreciated from every seat in the house.
Jeffrey Beers’ warm, understated interiors complement Rafael Viñoly’s architecture with a refined palette of natural materials—including white oak floors and kitchen cabinets, Italian marble counters, and custom-designed walnut vanities—all exactingly detailed. As Beers himself suggests, the design “brings out the best of the architecture and makes the interiors a softer version of the building’s simplicity and elegance.”
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Forbes Online takes their readers on a journey through the newly renovated and reopened El San Juan. The resort was badly damaged by by Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 hurricane that ripped through much of Puerto Rico in September 2017. More than $65 million was invested in extensive renovations and we over saw redesign of the public spaces, restaurant and bars, as well as guest rooms.
In an interview with Mansion Global, Jeffrey Beers shares his favorite design trends for 2019. They include, sparse industrial looks are giving way to luxurious textures and materials, a more expressive use of bold colors, incorporating pieces and influences from different eras and cultures, and the growing popularity in the polishes and tailored look of metallic finishes.
The Regatta Collection of resort lounge and dining furniture is designed by renowned architect, Jeffrey Beers, for Walters. Influenced by Jeffrey’s love of the sea and immense experience in resort design, the collection is aesthetically nautical and modern. This series of outdoor furniture is distinguished by beautiful teak accents and fluid lines that capture a seductive look of a speedboat. The design transcends time with a neutral color palette and the ability to personalize with color accent options and woven cord. Featuring materials designed to withstand the elements and crafted with integrity by Walters, this range is as functional as it is stylish, making it perfect for outdoor entertaining.
Interior Design Online takes an early look at the interiors of Boston EchelonSeaport, which is slated to be completed by next year. The complex will consist of three towers, anchored by a central courtyard, that encompass a whole city block in the Seaport District. JBI will shape over 60,000 square feet of amenity spaces, including lobbies and lounge areas, indoor fitness areas, and a sky lounge in each tower. The design channels Boston’s timeless American style and Beers’ experience in the luxury hospitality industry. Other members of the architectural team include Kohn Pedersen Fox and local firm CBT Architects, who collaborated on the exterior.
JBI is excited to announce the launch of our collaboration with AKDO. The Immersion Collection of glass tiles and mosaics was designed by world-class architect, Jeffrey Beers, for AKDO. Influenced by Jeffrey’s passion for glass as an art form, the notion for the collection occurred organically and is centered around water, which is the element most reminiscent of glass and its purity.
Sequoia Restaurant has been shortlisted for Best Global Project by FX’s International Interior Design Awards. The entries are judged by a panel of more than 20 judges from all disciplines, based on their authority, integrity and experience. The panel of distinguished experts are the very best from the design industry, including designers, architects, engineers and clients. The Awards ceremony will be held in London at the Grosvenor Hotel on November 28th.
Sequoia Restaurant has been shortlisted for Best Restaurant Design by the prestigious Society of British and International Design Awards. Winning a SBID award is a high achievement – they are evaluated by leading industry experts for their technical content and aesthetic creativity while the design-conscious public also has a say in choosing the most inspiring projects. The Awards ceremony will be held at London’s The Dorchester on October 26th.
Britain’s Restaurant & Bar Design Awards have shortlisted Philadelphia restaurant, Danlu, for Best Restaurant in the Americas. Now in its tenth year, the globally recognized competition is dedicated to the design of food and beverage spaces. The Awards ceremony will be held at London’s King’s Cross on the 4th October 2018.
In March 2018, the developers behind ‘277 fifth’ announced that the project had topped out at a height of 663 feet (202 meters). The tower, designed by Rafael Viñoly is being developed by Victor Group and Lendlease, with Shokai serving as the project’s preferred equity investor. The high-rise features four loggias — sheltered, double-height, open-air spaces for leisure and entertaining. Meanwhile, three penthouses — situated on the tower’s uppermost floors — each contain four-bedrooms with ceiling heights in excess of 13 feet and expansive living, dining, and family rooms. JBI designed the interior layouts with wide plank American white oak flooring and custom appliances throughout. Read full article here.
New York-based design firm Jeffrey Beers International completed its renovation of the Washington, DC eatery Sequoia, one of the city’s famed waterfront restaurants. Set upon the banks of the Potomac River, the redesign draws inspiration from the personal art collection of Michael Weinstein, the founder of Ark Restaurant, which manages Sequoia. Artwork from Isidro Blasco and Arnie Quinze enhance the character of the interior upon arrival. The design is also punctuated with an expansive lighting installation by Hitoshi Kuriyama, which comprises 913 custom glass and 200 neon tubes suspended across more than 125 feet of the main dining room. Read the full article here
