Studio

Studio

We believe design tells stories —
the stories of our client, the project,
and the people.

We believe design tells stories — the stories of our client, the project, and the people.

We believe design tells stories — the stories of our client, the project, and the people.

Our namesake combines the lineage of founders Robert Polacek and Justin Colombik: Rose, Justin's grandmother, an artist and model, and Bernard, Rob's grandfather, a master carpenter and chef.

As a skilled studio known for a hands-on approach from project concept through delivery, RoseBernard employs an interdisciplinary design methodology, which expertly adapts to the requirements of each project. A skilled eye toward artistic form and function provide a unique access point to inspired design and high-quality value to our clients.

Our namesake combines the lineage of founders 
Robert Polacek and Justin Colombik: Rose, Justin's grandmother, an artist and model, and Bernard, Rob's grandfather, a master carpenter and chef.

As a skilled studio known for a hands-on approach from project concept through delivery, RoseBernard employs an interdisciplinary design methodology, which expertly adapts to the requirements of each project. A skilled eye toward artistic form and function provide a unique access point to inspired design and high-quality value to our clients.

Rob_Justin_Semi_Color_EDIT_V2

Partners

Justin_Semi_Color_EDIT

Justin Colombik

Justin Colombik

Partner + Design Director

Partner + Design Director

Justin leads the interior design for some of the most sought-after restaurants and hotels across the United States and Asia. His background in interior architecture and art history allows him to craft carefully-considered design environments through conceptual storytelling. As a registered-licensed interior designer and LEED AP ID+C, Justin fosters an innate ability for balancing priorities, design aesthetic, communication and organization into streamlined processes ensures outstanding results. Justin is able to identify the most ideal solutions for each design phase to maximize project efficiency, from concept to completion. His commitment to creating environments that are innovative yet functional spring from over a decade of experience designing for celebrity chefs and luxury brand hotels across the globe.

Justin leads the interior design for some of the most sought-after restaurants and hotels across the United States and Asia. His background in interior architecture and art history allows him to craft carefully-considered design environments through conceptual storytelling. As a registered-licensed interior designer and LEED AP ID+C, Justin fosters an innate ability for balancing priorities, design aesthetic, communication and organization into streamlined processes ensures outstanding results. Justin is able to identify the most ideal solutions for each design phase to maximize project efficiency, from concept to completion. His commitment to creating environments that are innovative yet functional spring from over a decade of experience designing for celebrity chefs and luxury brand hotels across the globe.

Roby_Semi_Color_EDIT

Rob Polacek

Rob Polacek

Partner + Creative Director

Partner + Creative Director

Rob oversees the diverse interior architecture, design, and brand identity practice of RoseBernard Studio, contributing a unique vision to the firm’s interdisciplinary consulting mission. With a degree in architecture, Rob is recognized for his ability to understand the interactions between the user and the built environment, creating aesthetically and functionally successful restaurants and hotels that visually reflect a brand’s culture.

Rob’s 20+ years creating hospitality experiences, represents a diverse range of talent spanning art direction, brand strategy, communications, interior design, and identity. He will form a strategic vision bringing together the disciplines needed to realize a client’s expectation for success. A sought-after thought leader, he is invited to speak at major forums and is regularly published in industry media.

Rob oversees the diverse interior architecture, design, and brand identity practice of RoseBernard Studio, contributing a unique vision to the firm’s interdisciplinary consulting mission. With a degree in architecture, Rob is recognized for his ability to understand the interactions between the user and the built environment, creating aesthetically and functionally successful restaurants and hotels that visually reflect a brand’s culture.

Rob’s 20+ years creating hospitality experiences, represents a diverse range of talent spanning art direction, brand strategy, communications, interior design, and identity. He will form a strategic vision bringing together the disciplines needed to realize a client’s expectation for success. A sought-after thought leader, he is invited to speak at major forums and is regularly published in industry media.