Tara Bernerd Is A Tour De Force In The World Of Hotel Interiors

About this episode

Tara Bernerd discusses her impactful work in hotel design and personal experiences.

'When we talk about hotels, we talk about building soulful places at scale and you have to feel a connection,' says Tara Bernerd, founder and head of a globally-renowned multi-disciplinary design studio Tara Bernerd & Partners. Tune in to hear more about her projects including the stunning Maroma – a Belmond hotel on the Maya Riviera in Mexico – her collaboration with Italian brand Frette, the time she met Robert Redford in an elevator, and why she’s learning all the time.

People in this episode

Guest: Tara Bernerd

Topics covered

• hotel interiors
• design
• collaboration
• personal stories
• multi-disciplinary design

Keywords

• hotel design
• interior design
• Tara Bernerd
• Belmond
• Frette
• Maya Riviera
• Robert Redford

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tara Bernerd & Partners, Belmond, Frette

Places: Maya Riviera

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