Blurring the boundaries between internal and external Casa Pabellón uses a unique plan that brings the external environment inside and directs the inhabitants to secluded nature filled spaces. When fully opened the house allows it’s family to live and work nearly completely outdoors. When privacy, the elements or security require it, the house can be completely closed down. The plan and lightweight pavilion structure allows for a fast and modular construction with off site prefabrication reducing environmental impact and waste. Open air circulation routes through the property reinforce the connection to the surrounding South Pacific jungles that cover the hills in this quiet corner of Costa Rica. It has been our pleasure to work alongside our clients to create for them their dream home and lifestyle in this project and we look forward to guiding the design through the construction phase.

The outdoor living Has a coastal spa feel with the shell stone pavers and bright blue glass pool tiles, the lounge area and bar that seats 7 gives owners plenty of room to entertain and relax.

We helped our clients to create a practical, modern and beautiful family home in Putney, South West London. The Brief The brief from our clients was to amalgamate an annex and original house building to create one practical family home. It was important the annex did not feel like an add-on, but rather as part of the original property. The Solution The design solution is to feature a series of new openings between the two buildings to provide subtle connections and routes between spaces throughout the house. The whole footprint was utilised and spaces were carefully arranged to maximise light and provide a more functional family home. Glass doors with steel frames were used in the hallway to open up sight-lines to the large rear garden and provide flexibility to the use of the space. The dining room features a hidden door into a secret lounge space that plays on the idea of there previously being a sense of separation. The Kitchen was made bespoke by Higham Furniture, a supplier we have worked with many times before and who are in our supplier directory. All the original external walls and ground floor construction have been insulated to exceed building regulation standards, creating a highly sustainable building. This is great for our clients carbon footprint and for keeping their running costs low. Externally, corner glazed full height sliding doors were added to provide a seamless transition between the lounge and garden. At roof level, a series of dormers were added to the master suite that help draw breathtaking views towards the London skyline. The rear garden was landscaped by Patios, Pots and Pergolas. The Result We are delighted with the outcome, which is a sustainable and functional single family home that responds well to our clients brief.

Spectacular views provided a spectacular opportunity. We often come across a "gem" like this with amazing views, which sadly were not well utilised in the original design of this kitchen; they were only visible from the external verandas but not from inside the kitchen!! A small extension under the existing roofline allowed this beautiful kitchen to stretch out much further, allowing for openings to the kitchen itself that allowed the owners to appreciate these breathtaking views. An extension of an external cantilevered deck was totally the icing on the cake. Seeing beyond the box, being inspired from outside in, and the surrounding spaces give our experienced designers the scope to create these stunning, functional family spaces that provide the "lifestyle" that adds value to our daily living as well as value to the property.

Making a real impression by designing & building with exceptional people is exactly the effect JL Design & the client as owner-builder have achieved with “Scarborough House” in Scarborough, NSW. The brief required the dwelling to take maximum advantage of stunning views over the ocean & nearby escarpment cliffs. The residence was also to be a contemporary modernist four bedroom family dwelling, maximising built external living & pool areas. The client was extensively involved with the overall design, & carried out material selection, interior detailing and selection of fixtures and fittings. This collective method guaranteed a result where the client as the builder, through continued personal investment throughout the design and construction achieved a stunning result. The concrete, steelwork, windows, timber & various forms of cladding, joinery and concealed lighting are all custom made hand crafted elements. The design called for minimal tolerances, requiring a high level of skill and cooperation between trades. “Scarborough House” features BlueScope Colorbond monument matt ribbed wall cladding with rendered & ‘rendered look’ areas in off-white. A vertical feature hardwood timber screen to the side of the entry softens the ‘industrial’ feel, giving a modernist external appearance. Carefully calculated overhangs allow a passive solar solution to heating & cooling, with efficient reverse-cycle air conditioning required only during weather extremes. Internally, timber floors to the upper living areas give a feel of comfort & warmth. The warm, substantial character of the dwelling is carefully composed by means of the clarity of the detailing, a palette of tactical natural materials and the careful manipulation of light.

Blurring the boundaries between internal and external Casa Pabellón uses a unique plan that brings the external environment inside and directs the inhabitants to secluded nature filled spaces. When fully opened the house allows it’s family to live and work nearly completely outdoors. When privacy, the elements or security require it, the house can be completely closed down. The plan and lightweight pavilion structure allows for a fast and modular construction with off site prefabrication reducing environmental impact and waste. Open air circulation routes through the property reinforce the connection to the surrounding South Pacific jungles that cover the hills in this quiet corner of Costa Rica. It has been our pleasure to work alongside our clients to create for them their dream home and lifestyle in this project and we look forward to guiding the design through the construction phase.

Spectacular views provided a spectacular opportunity. We often come across a "gem" like this with amazing views, which sadly were not well utilised in the original design of this kitchen; they were only visible from the external verandas but not from inside the kitchen!! A small extension under the existing roofline allowed this beautiful kitchen to stretch out much further, allowing for openings to the kitchen itself that allowed the owners to appreciate these breathtaking views. An extension of an external cantilevered deck was totally the icing on the cake. Seeing beyond the box, being inspired from outside in, and the surrounding spaces give our experienced designers the scope to create these stunning, functional family spaces that provide the "lifestyle" that adds value to our daily living as well as value to the property.

FLA XT Master of Luxury, Amsterdam 2016 FLA XT is a fully automatic bio fireplace equipped with an external fuel tank and a control panel. It emits no smell and no smoke. The fireplace can be operated with a single remote control or mobile devices. Connected to any given Smart Home System installation, FLA XT allows the customers simple use and gives unlimited control. FLA XT in a stylish black colour fits both modern and classic interiors. Its external fuel tank is hidden in the tailored BOX XT and can be easily pulled-out for replacement or refuelling. This efficient solution reduces the frequency of refuelling and significantly elongates the burning time

Before Photo

We installed a Grohe showerhead with external mixing valves for the shower, and then a separate tub filler with a Kohler spout below. This eliminated the need for a diverter, as the tub and shower are on their own water lines.

Deck - coastal deck idea in Singapore with a roof extension

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal gray three-story house exterior remodel in San Francisco

Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

Home office - contemporary home office idea in Ahmedabad

Evening view of living room from outside
Patio - mid-sized modern patio idea in Other

David Durbak, Durbak Photography,
Freestanding bathtub - transitional mosaic tile floor freestanding bathtub idea in Miami with gray walls

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Eclectic home office photo in New York

Country exterior home idea in Minneapolis

Beach style porch idea in Other