Internationally renowned designer Tara Bernerd is the founder of the interior architectural practice, Tara Bernerd & Partners. Based in London’s Belgravia, the practice works on a global platform and prides itself on its intelligent approach to interior space-planning and design. Though each project is unique, Tara Bernerd & Partners’ handsome signature style is one of approachable luxury with an industrial edge and each space possesses a masculine, and ultimately timeless, elegance.

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The Hari Hong Kong

Following the success of The Hari London, owner, Aron Harilela, appointed Tara Bernerd & Partners to complete the full interior architecture and design for the group’s second namesake hotel, The Hari Hong Kong. The 210-key property set in the lively area of Wan Chai includes two restaurants, Lucciola and Zoku and a terrace bar, meeting rooms, living art gallery and fitness centre. Intelligent space planning optimises on views of the city while a rich palette of bold materials has been designed to reflect the vibrant locale. Providing a chic oasis in the heart of Wan Chai, the hotel will be a hub for locals and visitors alike.

Chalet Miramonti Extension

Having been appointed in 2008 to undertake the refurbishment of a 6-bedroom chalet in Gstaad, Bernerd and her team were invited back in 2018 to complete the full interior architecture and design for a 3,800 square foot extension. The chalet now boasts a spa and hammam, cinema room, eight guest suites and study. Continuing the narrative of the existing building, Bernerd created a warm and inviting space with a focus on natural materials and luxury furniture and art pieces. Seamlessly connecting the existing building with the extension, local antique timber panels line the lobby and connecting hallways while slate, wool and sheepskin were layered to add comfort to the individual rooms.

Il Pampero

Having created the original restaurant at The Hari London, Tara Bernerd & Partners was invited to revisit and reimagine the design for Il Pampero to coincide with the hotel’s rebrand. Marrying Italian hospitality with the Belgravian lifestyle, Bernerd and her team created a bespoke design scheme that embraces informal luxury. Bold Vespa-green lacquers and rich velvets combine with soft leathers and heritage fabrics to create a warm and inviting vibe. While circular booths are set against the back and side walls, the focal point is the striking central bar where diners can embrace the Italian tradition of Aperitivo.

Thompson Chicago

Thompson Chicago is a landmark Chicago hotel located in the centre of the Gold Coast. Tara Bernerd & Partners was responsible for the full interior architecture and design of the 246 bedrooms and public areas, including two bars and the restaurant, Nico Osteria, run by renowned Chicago restaurateurs One Off Hospitality. Replacing the original porte-cochère entrance, Bernerd and her team substituted a glazed façade, to increase the floor space of the building considerably and allow an optimal reconfiguration of the layout. The further design scheme for the hotel sets a warm, seductive ambience, paying homage to its urban location. Raw components such as exposed brick, iron framework and timber beams were balanced out with rich, smoky velvets, fantastic grey flannels and soft leathers to create an overall sensation of understated luxury.

Apartment on the Thames

Tara Bernerd & Partners was responsible for the interior architecture and bespoke interior design for this unique 2,000 square foot luxury apartment situated on the Thames, London. Located in a landmark Foster & Partners building, the flat boasts unparalleled views of the river and Chelsea Embankment. Whilst embracing open-plan living, the apartment is carefully zoned to include cosy, more seductive areas that inject a feeling of intimacy. A feature bookshelf-come-fireplace was instated in the main living space to create an inviting area to sit, read and enjoy the view without detracting from the overall feeling of light and space.

Sixty SoHo New York

SIXTY SoHo is SIXTY Hotels’ flagship hotel and the originator of the SIXTY brand. Following on from the success of Belgraves, Tara Bernerd & Partners was invited by the Pomeranc brothers to redesign the lobbies, bar and all 96 bedrooms of this iconic and much-loved New York hotel. The resulting interiors showcase Bernerd’s ‘home-away-from-home’ philosophy. Drawing upon the hotel’s downtown location, a palette of woods, concrete and glass pays homage to the urban environment whilst rich fabrics and subtle lighting create warmth and texture. Bernerd also introduced White Cube, the contemporary art gallery in London, and their artist Harland Miller to the Pomeranc team, commissioning a unique series of sketches and studies for each of the guest bedrooms. Perhaps the biggest transformation, however, was opening up the lobby areas by introducing floor-to-ceiling Crittall windows that bring typical Manhattan vistas into play.

Nico Osteria

Tara Bernerd & Partners was responsible for the full interior architecture and design for Nico Osteria at Thompson Chicago. Leading the design for the restaurant, bar and private dining, Bernerd and her team created a go-to destination for guests and locals alike in the heart of the Windy City. Operated by leading Chicago Restaurateur, One Off Hospitality, elements such as exposed brickwork, rich leathers and seductive lighting pays homage to its urban location with a rough luxury aesthetic.

Equinox Hotel Los Angeles

Working closely with Gehry Partners, Tara Bernerd & Partners has been appointed to work with Equinox Hotels on the interior architecture and design on their second hotel project, situated opposite Gehry’s Concert Hall on Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. In addition to 300 guest rooms and suites, the team will create the design for all public areas, including the restaurants, bars and pool terrace overlooking the Hollywood hills. Many of the interior design elements for the project draw upon the organic form of the landmark that will house them and the energy of the surrounding architectural landscape.

Zentis Osaka

The renowned Palace Hotel Group approached Tara Bernerd & Partners to work as interior architectural designer for their 212 key hotel in Osaka, a new brand within the group’s portfolio.  Conceptualised with the design-conscious traveller in mind, Zentis Osaka seeks to raise the bar on select-service hospitality for a design-centric and contemporary clientele. Bernerd and her team brought this vision to life through an intelligent approach to interior space-planning and design, firmly placing the hotel in its garden setting, whilst establishing a distinct design DNA that is true to the brand, the location and the people who will stay there.