meet the principals
FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL
Jay Britto, founding principal of Britto Charette, has spent more than a decade creating high-end residential interiors. His extensive knowledge of innovative design trends and materials, along with his celebrated contemporary style, have earned him an impressive and loyal clientele. Born and raised in Peru, Jay grew up surrounded by a rich and vibrant culture that continues to inspire him. His love of all things beautiful translates into everything Jay does. Clean and sophisticated, Jay’s portfolio includes multimillion-dollar residential projects, notable South Beach venues, and an extensive roster of private residential clients in New York, South Florida, Montreal, and Central and South America.
As principal, Jay fosters longstanding relationships with Britto Charette clients as he partners with them, listening to their needs and focusing on the personalized details that make their spaces unique. He also cultivates a superb working relationship with some of the industry’s most talented builders and architects and has collaborated with several influential makers. Jay designs custom furniture and accessories for Britto Charette, including porcelains and collectible furnishings that are manufactured in his native Peru.
A three-time recipient of Interior Design magazine’s coveted Best of Year award, Jay has earned global recognition from professionals in the interior design industry. Jay’s other accolades include the Design Center of the Americas Stars On the Rise award, an A’N Best of Practice award, and two Built Design Awards. Jay prides himself on being flexible, creative, and collegial. His leadership and design skills have made luxury interior design synonymous with the Britto Charette brand.
A member of the Design Leadership Network, Jay is committed to sharing with peers and emerging designers his experience in the interior design industry. He has also been invited to speak at regional and international design events including Maison&Objet in Paris, ICFF NY, and Colegio de Arquitectos in Chimbote, Peru.
FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL
David Allan Charette, licensed interior designer (NCIDQ #31707 IIDA #1025014 ASID #1994332) and founding principal of Britto Charette, has completed compelling design projects around the globe. David Allan’s progressive design initiatives include corporate campuses, GSA, higher education, commercial, retail, and multimillion-dollar residential interiors. With decades of experience in urban planning, master planning, zoning, streetscapes, and luxury interior design, he is adept at working with key stakeholders in the industry. He excels at contract law, schedule, scope, and budget.
David Allan earned his Bachelor of Architecture and his Master of Architecture degrees from the University of Detroit. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Detroit Mercy and the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). In 2024, David Allan established the Britto Charette Volterra Study Abroad Scholarship for architecture students at his alma mater.
As principal and licensed interior designer, David Allan designs and creates Britto Charette’s award-winning interiors, furniture, and accessories while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the firm. His portfolio has attracted international attention and a global slate of discerning clients who appreciate his sophisticated design aesthetic. David Allan draws on his extensive work experience and education to provide Britto Charette clients with a comprehensive and unsurpassed design experience.
David Allan is the winner of numerous international interior design awards, including multiple Best of Year awards from Interior Design magazine, an Architect’s Newspaper Best of Practice award, Luxe Interiors + Design magazine’s RED award, and two Built Design Awards. Additionally, David Allan’s cutting-edge designs have garnered international press, and his innovative work is proudly showcased in many national and international design periodicals. He has been invited to speak and lecture at Maison&Objet Paris, ICFF NY, and renowned universities.
With his steady leadership, scholarship, and decades of international work experience, David Allan has established Britto Charette as a premier luxury design firm.
PRINCIPAL
With a degree in mechanical engineering from Universidad de América, a specialist degree in marketing from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, and a robust background in sales and marketing, Pedro brings a highly valuable skill set to Britto Charette. Since the inception of the firm, Pedro has worked as both project manager and office manager and is responsible for many of the day-to-day operations of Britto Charette, including sales of our team’s custom and handcrafted WASI porcelains, implementing and scheduling projects, and coordinating materials and resources. He supervises the closure of every project and ensures that all pending items are complete and to our clients’ satisfaction. Always quick to learn new technology and share it with the team, Pedro has implemented a cutting-edge project management software tool that increases our team’s efficiency, tracks progress of design activities, and facilitates the communication of major milestones and deliverables.
Pedro’s work ethic and meticulous project management skills have helped propel Britto Charette to the forefront of the luxury interior design market and have earned him the respect of clients and colleagues in the design industry.
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