Sophisticated people who find themselves impressed by a new retail store,hotel, restaurant, public building, commercial office or private residence know that their reaction is seldom accidental. One reason why these often highly visible examples of architecture and interior design have become such effective environments for their owners and occupants is the increasing participation of gifted designers like Jean-Pierre Heim in developing them. Jean-Pierre Heim is a highly regarded visionary designer who maintains a thriving interior design practice in New York and an equally vibrant international architectural practice in Paris and Athens. Mr. Heim has a degree in architecture from the École des Beaux Arts in Paris and attended the University of Illinois for specialized architectural studies. In addition, he was awarded the Delano-Aldrich Fellowship from the American Institute of Architects.
Founded in 1980, Jean-Pierre Heim and Associates Inc. (www.heimdesign.com) has developed a rich portfolio of private residences, office interiors, retail stores, restaurants, hotels and showrooms. The firm's clientele includes a wide range of organizations, embracing international businesses as well as private individuals. Puiforcat,Van Cleef & Arpels, Revillon, Baccarat, Christian Lacroix, Lanvin, Lancel, and Club Med are just some of its many notable clients.
However, Mr. Heim's interests go well beyond designing buildings and interior spaces. His in-depth knowledge of international markets enables him to act as an image advisor and liaison for U.S. and European businesses seeking to operate on both sides of the Atlantic. He is also a foreign French Trade Advisor of France.
As a world traveler with a special interest in the vernacular architecture of Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Mediterranean, Mr. Heim enjoys immersing himself in the local culture and tradition for each of his projects. Whether he is working in New York, Paris or Athens, he takes a multi-dimensional approach to design. Paying extraordinary attention to detail, Mr. Heim will create a comprehensive design package for his client which includes client image, architectural concept, interior design, furnishings and accessories.
The spirit of design by Jean-Pierre Heim is captured in his unique treatment of each project, setting it within an appropriate cultural context and staffing the best local design and technical talent to ensure optimal results. Mr. Heim is multi-lingual, able to work closely with a wide range of international clients who speak English, French, Spanish, Italian and Greek. He has an excellent reputation for developing strong client alliances and achieving complete client satisfaction from concept through move-in, offering a full range of architectural and interior design services that include strategic vision, corporate identity, programming, design, production of construction drawings and construction.
It's easy to see why Mr. Heim's work is published in noteworthy books, newspapers and magazines around the world. In the pages that follow, the reader will see abundant evidence of Mr. Heim's creative gifts as a designer with a good eye for form, color, materials and context. Most recently, Mr. Heim received national television coverage in France on TF1 and CNN for his World Trade Center reconstruction proposal. Now it is the reader's privilege to explore the vision of Jean-Pierre Heim.