THIS IS US
Based in New York, but with global reach, Jeffrey Beers International is a full service studio that specializes in architecture, design, and planning from hotel hospitality to resorts, from restaurants to residential. We pair the precision of architecture with the sensuality of form. We bring emotion to modernism.
You can see our signature style in resorts such as One & Only Palmilla, The Newbury Hotel in Boston, Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, and One57, a luxury residence. Custom fixtures, sensitivity to the texture and color of materials, and elegant proportions define our work.
Our team is astute, skillful, and collaborative. We are passionate about what we do. Grounded in thirty-five years of experience, our designs balance discipline with spontaneity and blend Modernism with the warmth of artisanal techniques. This creative dialogue defines the ethos of JBI where we bring architecture and artistry together.



Fontainebleau Las Vegas Gears Up for Winter Opening
BondSt Opens a Roomier, Splashier Sushi Spot in Hudson Yards
Café Boulud Will Reopen In Manhattan This Year
Omni PGA Frisco Resort Tastefully Taps Into Golf Culture
An Opening Date Is Finally in Sight for Peter Luger Las Vegas

Jeffrey Beers
Founder & CEOJeffrey Beers, AIA
Founder & CEO
Jeffrey Beers is an architect, a designer, and an artist whose distinctive work brings emotion to modernism. He studied architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design while learning glassblowing from the renowned artist Dale Chihuly.
He was awarded a Fulbright scholarship and traveled to Brazil to study with the legendary Oscar Niemeyer. When he returned to New York he went to work for I.M. Pei. These masters define his vision: the dynamic use of space, subtle materiality, and tailored elegance.
In 1986 he established Jeffrey Beers International bringing his signature sensibility to some of New York’s most vibrant restaurants. He quickly expanded into hotels, resorts, and residences.
When he’s not brainstorming design ideas with his studio, you can find Jeffrey sculpting with molten glass, sailing off the coast of the Atlantic, or cooking a meal for family and friends.

John Henderson
Principal, Managing DirectorJohn Henderson, RA
Principal, Managing Director
As Executive Director, John joined Jeffrey Beers International with an impressive background of design leadership spanning more than 30 years. He is an award-winning architect and design director with expertise in high-profile hospitality, residential, corporate, institutional, and commercial fields. Most recently, John held the position of Managing Director at Morris Adjmi Architects, where he successfully expanded the firm’s interior design practice. He also served as the Director of Interiors at SHoP, Studio Director at Clodagh, and Associate Principal at Studios Architecture in New York. John holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell University and is a registered architect in New York State.

Nora Kanter
PrincipalNora Kanter,
Principal
Principal & Design Director Nora Kanter’s work marries technical precision and creative inspiration. Nora Kanter holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Design degree from Tainan College in Taiwan. Nora’s experience ranges from large-scale retail environments to private residences and restaurants.
Prior to joining Jeffrey Beers International in 2002, she was a Project Designer at the Rockwell Group. Some of Nora’s notable projects include The Plaza Food Hall in New York, The Cove at Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas, Vida restaurant at the Fontainebleau in Miami, restaurants for Daniel Boulud, the high-end residential tower One57 in New York, One&Only resorts in Palmilla and The Bahamas, and Atlantis Sanya in China. Currently, she is working on the Boston Seaport commercial and residential development, a yacht club resort in Florida, and a One&Only resort in Costa Rica.

Michael Pandolfi
PrincipalMichael Pandolfi, AIA
Principal
Michael Pandolfi, Design Director and Principal, earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the New York Institute of Technology and brings over 25 years of professional experience to Jeffrey Beers International.
Since joining JBI in 2000, Michael has worked on a range of projects including the LEED-certified InterContinental Hotel in Times Square, Platos Lounge at Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas, Waterside District in Virginia, Marriott Renaissance Hotel in New York, Gotham Market at The Ashland in Brooklyn, Firepoint Grill in Pennsylvania, Texas Live! in Dallas, and Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen in Las Vegas. Current projects include several restaurant concepts for Princess Cruises and Omni hotels.

Tim Rooney
PrincipalTim Rooney,
Principal
The ever-effervescent Tim is known for overseeing several JBI’s iconic projects from the Fontainebleau Miami Beach to Roc Nation and to The Newbury Boston. He is also one of the studio’s role models offering unwavering support and mentorship to maturing designers.
With a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Detroit, Tim brings a meticulous eye to every stage of his projects that range from hospitality, to residential, and corporate. Clients admire him not only for his work ethic, but also for his positive nature and enthusiasm.
When not in the office or flying internationally to oversee project across the Caribbean, Middle East and Asia, Tim can be found on regular “foodie crawls” exploring restaurants around the Five Boroughs. He owes this culinary prowess to being a line cook in his formative years—a worthy first career for a hospitality designer!

Teddy Acero
Associate PrincipalTeddy Acero,
Associate Principal
Edward “Teddy” Acero, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, graduated with Highest Honors from Pratt Institute with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Upon earning his architectural license, he then worked at Rockwell Group for 10 years before joining JBI in 2006. He also worked briefly as a Design Manager for Starbucks and as a Project Manager with Cooper Carry in building several cafés for Google’s new NY headquarters.
With hospitality design fully ingrained in his blood and a self-proclaimed comic book/animation geek, Teddy feels very fortunate to have been able to design and manage high profile projects both local and abroad that have given joy to lots of people. From restaurants with famous chefs like Geoffrey Zacharian, Lidia Bastianich, Daniel Boulud, and Lydia Shire; cruise ships with Carnival, Costa, Disney and Princess Cruises; to hotels with Kerzner, Disney, Marriot, Hyatt and Hilton, Teddy loves collaborating with clients, colleagues and consultants seeing these projects come to fruition and having fun doing it.

Hee Seung Lee
Associate PrincipalHee Seung Lee, AIA, NCARB
Associate Principal
Hee Seung Lee AIA NCARB, is a Senior Project Manager and Architectural Designer, who holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute School of Architecture. With over 20 years of professional experience, Hee Seung has worked with notable design firms including Champalimaud Design and Tihany Design. Prior to joining Jeffrey Beers International, Hee Seung oversaw the interior design development and construction of Four Seasons Jakarta hotel project in Indonesia which opened in 2016. Other notable hospitality projects in his experience include Hotel Bel-Air, Waldorf Astoria New York, and Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas.
At JBI, Hee Seung led award winning projects such as 277 Fifth Avenue, a high-end residential tower in Manhattan designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects, and Sequoia Washington DC, an American cuisine restaurant w/ site-specific collaborative art installations. His latest project under construction is a large-scale integrated entertainment resort complex in Incheon, South Korea.

Nikoletta Stagias
Associate PrincipalNikoletta Stagias, AIA
Associate Principal
Nikoletta Stagias AIA, Interior Design Associate, received her Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University and her Master of Architecture from University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining JBI, Nikoletta worked as Project Manager and Interiors Associate for Stonehill Taylor in New York. Notable projects include Raffles Boston, InterContinental Barclay Hotel New York, Park Terrace Bryant Park and Nomad Hotel (NYC). While at JBI, she led the design of projects for Hilton and Omni Hotels.

Dionysios Kaltis
Associate PrincipalDionysios Kaltis,
Associate Principal
Dionysios Kaltis is an Associate Principal at JBI. He brings a multidisciplinary approach to design having received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the prestigious University of Chicago and having worked as a research assistant for the International Monetary Fund, prior to following his true passion and studying architecture at Columbia University.
With over 10 years of experience in hospitality, Dionysios has worked alongside renowned chefs, such as Jose Andres and Danny Meyer. His work has left an indelible mark on the New York City scene, including the stunning Amtrak waiting area of the Moynihan train station. From chic and stylish Zaytinya in Nomad to trendy Daily Provisions in the West Village, Dionysios’ designs exude an air of sophistication and class.
Dionysios’ design philosophy is simple: create spaces that are both functional and stunningly beautiful. He approaches each project with an unwavering commitment to excellence, working closely with clients and colleagues to ensure that every detail is perfect. His passion for innovation and his attention to detail have made him an invaluable member of the Jeffrey Beers International team.

Keiko Matsumoto
Associate PrincipalKeiko Matsumoto,
Associate Principal
Keiko Mastsumoto is an extremely spirited and passionate luxury hospitality Design Director with over a decade of global experience with luxury high-end Developers and Operators on both domestic and international projects.
Keiko has a proven ability to be a design change-maker, managing and mentoring multiple teams across various locations in addition to building (and re-building) strong relationships with Owners and Operators on complex projects, overseeing the full lifecycle of the design process from master planning to opening.

Jodel Narcisse
Senior AssociateJodel Narcisse,
Senior Associate
Jodel brings 23 years of experience to JBI as an architect and senior project manager having received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Miami. Prior to joining JBI, Jodel spent years with Rockwell Group and Tsao McKown where he completed entertainment and hospitality projects around the world.
For JBI, Jodel has been an instrumental team member in some of the firm’s largest and most complex projects managing CAD deliverables and coordination among large teams of consultants.
Recent projects include Hard Rock Atlantic City, INSPIRE entertainment resort in South Korea, and a 1.5 billion dollar cruise ship for a prominent entertainment company.

Victoria Hood
Communications DirectorVictoria Hood,
Communications Director
Victoria Hood oversees all outward-facing communications on behalf of the studio, including public relations, social media, award submissions, collaborations, and events. She holds a Master’s degree in Communications and has over a decade of international experience in Europe, Asia and North America, undertaking assignments for a variety of hospitality, food & wine, and home décor companies. Victoria has launched several prestigious JBI projects and counts Roc Nation as her most memorable.
Born in London and raised between Europe, New York and Sao Paulo, Victoria is proud of her nuanced international understanding which helps her promote JBI’s global work. She is an avid chef and loves spending time with her dog Otis, who is a regular visitor at JBI’s office.
AWARDS
FX Design Awards 2023, Shortlisted, U.S. Bank Tower, Public Space Schemes
SBID International Design Awards 2023, Shortlisted, Fairmont Banff Springs, Hotel Bedroom & Suite
AHEAD Americas Awards 2023, Shortlisted, Event Spaces, Omni PGA Frisco Resort
The International Hotel & Property Awards 2023, Shortlisted, Hotel Suite – Global, Fairmont Banff Springs
The International Hotel & Property Awards 2023, Shortlisted, Hotel Over 200 Rooms – Global, Hard Rock Hotel New York
The Downtown Commission of Columbus, Ohio’s 2022 Harrison Smith Award, Hilton Columbus Downtown
Interior Design’s BOY Awards 2022, Shortlisted, Ajiro Burst of Happiness, Wallcovering
Built Design Awards 2022, EchelonSeaport, Honorable Mention in Interior Design / Residential
Built Design Awards 2022, La Central, Honorable Mention in Interior Design / Hospitality: Bar and Restaurant
The Plan Awards 2022, EchelonSeaport, Finalist, Interiors
SBID International Design Awards 2022, Shortlisted, Hard Rock New York’s Rockstar Suite, Hotel Bedroom & Suite
SBID International Design Awards 2022, Shortlisted, EchelonSeaport, Show Flats & Developments
SBID International Design Awards 2022, Shortlisted, The Newbury Boston, Hotel Public Spaces
Interior Design’s NYCxDesign Awards 2022, Shortlisted, Ajiro Burst of Happiness, Wallcovering
2021 OPAL Awards, Winner, Roc Nation, Interior Design / Office / Work Environment
World Design Awards 2021, Winner, Roc Nation, Offices
Interior Design’s NYCxDesign Awards 2021, Winner, Roc Nation, Creative Offices
Interior Design’s 2021 Best of Year Awards, Finalist, The Alyx at EchelonSeaport, Domestic Residential Lobby + Amenity Space
Boutique Design’s 2021 Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design, Shortlisted, The Newbury Boston, Best Lobby Luxury
Boutique Design’s 2021 Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design, Shortlisted, La Central By Mario Pagán, Best Restaurant Casual Dining
FX Magazine’s 2021 FX Awards, Shortlisted, The Alyx at EchelonSeaport, Build to Rent/Private Rental Sector
FX Magazine’s 2021 FX Awards, Shortlisted, EchelonSeaport, Global Project
SBID International Design Awards 2021, Shortlisted, Roc Nation, Corporate Offices
SBID International Design Awards 2021, Shortlisted, Private Villa in Jedah, CGI & Visualization
Interior Design’s Best of Year Awards 2020, Shortlisted, Roc Nation, Creative Offices
SBID International Design Awards 2020, Finalist, 277 Fifth Avenue, Show Flats & Developments
SBID International Design Awards 2020, Finalist, Silver Lining Diner, Restaurant Design
Dezeen Awards 2020, Longlisted, Capiz Lounge
WIN Awards 2020, Shortlisted, Capiz Lounge, Bars & Clubs
Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2020, Shortlisted, Capiz Lounge, Americas Bars
Interior Design’s NYCxDesign Awards 2020, Shortlisted, 277 Fifth Avenue, Best Multi-Unit Residential Tower
AHEAD Americas Awards 2020, Shortlisted, Manhattan Sky Suite at Park Hyatt New York, Best Suite
The Nationals Awards 2020, Gold, 108 Leonard, Best Interiors of a Custom Home
The International Luxury Hotel Creative Design Awards 2019, Atlantis Sanya, Winner
The 9th International Space Design Awards, Winner, Atlantis Sanya, Hotel Design Excellence
SBID International Design Awards 2019, Finalist, 108 Leonard, Show Flats & Developments
SBID International Design Awards 2019, Finalist, Atlantis Sanya, Hotel Bedroom & Suite
Annual Prism Awards 2019, Silver, EchelonSeaport, Best Showroom & Sales Center
ENR Southwest 2019 Best Project, Award of Merit, Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, Small Project
Interior Design’s Best of Year Awards 2019, Shortlisted, The Immersion Collection with AKDO, Best Tile Collection
Interior Design’s NYCxDesign Awards 2019, Shortlisted, 108 Leonard Best Sales Center