DESIGNER DIARY : JAIME BERIESTAIN

The Philosofia Book Cafe here
" We had to buy some 4,000 volumes to emphasise the book-cafe concept" 
I can't get enough of this stunning cafe. The golden glow of the interior creates a truly intimate atmosphere, stunning

More shots from the Philosofia book cafe . I adore the display case for the pastries and cakes and the open book stand just above it. Crazy for this space 

There are some spaces which are designed to make you want to be in them. Jamie Beriestain's spaces are those types exactly. Whether this was an intentional part of his design process or not, the warmth and femininity of his interiors communicates comfort and luxury which is what motivated me to feature him on Designer Diary this week.

Beriestain established his design and interiors studio in 2002 after ten years of study in his native homeland of Chile. His firm has amassed an impressive clientele including but not limited to Hilton Hotels, The Waldorf Astoria, The Mariott and The Hyatt Regency. Restaurants as well as residential projects are included also in his practice with regions such as Europe, The Bahamas and Ibiza included. Today, his team consists of up to 28 people all working around the clock to put pen to paper, bricks to mortar on his designs.

In 2016, Architectural Digest awarded him as the " Best Interior Designer of Spain " which is needless to say, a huge privilege and achievement putting him on the priority list of brands and commercial enterprises all over Europe.  

Diputacion Apartments here, Young yet refined choice of objects for this shelfie. Loving the bright pop of Orange and the set of blue vases on the top shelf 

Diputacion Apartments here, I am getting a slight Japanese undertone in this apartment from the light wood to the greenery 

Saint Gervasi Residence here, One of the focal points of this project was to instill a natural flow when entertaining and receiving guests : " It is an apartment designed to receive guests in the traditional way, with clearly divided areas : one for social life ( living room, dining room, terrace ) and the other for private life ( rooms, bathrooms..etc ) "

Saint Gervasi Residence here, "The initial concept was to create a Paris-Style noble apartment"

Saint Gervasi Residence Here

It's unsurprising that restaurants and hotels form a large part of his work as his vision and aesthetic go hand in hand with the ideal hospitality experience. The soft lines and plushness of his designs are nurturing and comforting, no matter which project we're looking at there is a softness to it all. Simply being in his interiors would bring a true sense of being 'well looked after'. 

Geneva Residence here

Geneva Residence here 

Geneva Residence here

Hotel Almanac Barcelona here, Really liking the golden glow that seems to be a frequent feature of his lighting design 

Hotel Almanac Barcelona here

Hotel Vincci Mae here

"The first thing needed is to understand and know my client well.  I need to know their needs, how they like to live, the colour scheme that they like, the type of textures they prefer to be in contact with" source

I like thinking about this quote from a decorating perspective. We often overlook the dozens of details that come together to make up a living experience for us. For me, Colour and materials matter to me the most. I love texture as a visual communicator and not just as a tactile one. I find smooth surfaces to be my favourite but then again, I also love the pixellated roughness of stone and iron. Colour, something which I'm crazy for is also something that affects us quite immediately. Our preferences tell others more than we think, giving all sorts of clues on how we 'like to live'. 

Pujades Residence here, Uplifting tiling and greenery combination 

Pujades Residence, here 

Pujades Residence, here 

Hotel The One, Barcelona here, My favourite is the booth and the row of round feature tables. Another aspect of Beriestain's work that I love is his choice of materials. Marble, leather and suede seem to be staples 

Hotel Almanac Vienna here, Bright, beautiful and Boutique 

Rambla Residence here, This walk in closet makes getting dressed feel like a real life shop experience 

Impar Restaurant, here, Part of Beriestain's design includes making a point of displaying objects in attractive and interesting ways. The glass lined casing and the masses of crockery in the back shelves make an example of this 

Impar Restaurant, here, The opening of Impar is set to be this year ( 2018 ) 

Be So Lounge & Bar here 

Hotel Paseo De Gracia here, Very trendy decorating happening here with the pastel pink chairs and globe lighting fixtures 

Jaime's Concept Shop here, He goes on to explain, " The initial concept of this shop was to design a space like it was an extension of my home and lifestyle. Actually, many of the products in the shop are also in my home"

Chic and stylish spaces with European ideals are at the centre of Beriestain's work. His spaces show sensitivity to visual and tactile experiences and are prime examples of luxury done right. Knowing ones own style values and having an allegiance to them allows designers to make a stand for their vision. How does he want to be remembered?

"The dream of any designer is that their designs are timeless.  That has been my goal since the beginning" source

We don't think this will be an issue given his masterful hand at beauty and proportion. 

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