John-Luke Sahlani, Author at Sensus Design Studio

Hidcote manor and gardens

OUR VISIT TO: HIDCOTE MANOR AND GARDENS ONE OF ENGLANDS MOST INFLUENTIAL GARDENS During our recent tour of the Cotswolds, we had a chance to visit Hidcote Manor Garden, one of England's most famous and influential gardens. This experience was nothing

Why every timeless design starts with a sketch?

WHY EVERY TIMELESS DESIGN STARTS WITH A SKETCH? THE ROLE OF SKETCHING IN JESSE’S PROCESS Throughout our project releases on social media and our portfolio, you may notice that our firm consistently echoes the importance of starting our home design process

The benefits and methods of maximizing natural light

THE BENEFITS AND METHODSOF MAXIMIZING NATURAL LIGHT WHY WE DO THEM? The importance of sun modeling is expressed quite often when we present the bodies of work that Jesse has developed. Today, we wanted to offer some insight into the methodology

THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN CREATING A COHESIVELY LUXURIOUS ENVIRONMENT

THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN CREATING A COHESIVELY LUXURIOUS ENVIRONMENT THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN Throughout our website, social media posts, and our client meetings, our firm echoes the benefits of a multi-disciplinary approach that thinks of the home design

The role of furnishing & decor when curating your environment

OUR APPROACH: THE ROLE OF FURNISHING & DECOR WHEN CURATING YOUR ENVIRONMENT A PILLAR OF OUR PROCESS. Furniture design is a pillar of our multidisciplinary design process, serving as a pillar in the creation of an artistic and stylish environment. Curating

Our favourite masonry materials features and details

OUR FAVOURITE MASONRY MATERIALS, FEATURES, AND DETAILS OUR OBSESSION WITH EXTERIORS THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME. Lead designer Jesse Sahlani is well-known for his in-depth historical understanding of the roots of his favorite design styles, as well as his nuanced

Design diversity the passion behind a pillar of our firm

DESIGN DIVERSITY; THE PASSION BEHIND A PILLAR OFOUR FIRM EXPLORATION, CREATIVITY, AND DIVERSITY ARE SYNONYMOUS WORDS WITHIN OUR OFFICES. Throughout Jesse’s portfolio, it is apparent that the range of design styles he has explored is robust. However, it begs the question

How travel Informs design

OUR INSPIRATIONHOW TRAVEL INFORMS DESIGN TRAVEL AS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION We believe that travel plays an important role in supporting our artistic growth. It not only gives us a chance to rest our creative brains, but it also exposes us

Artist spotlight fancois mansard

ARTIST SPOTLIGHTFANCOIS MANSARD INSPIRATION FOUND IN THE PRINCIPLES OF TIMELESS DESIGN Sharing the inspiration behind our design process is a refreshingly cathartic exercise for us. There’s an almost overwhelming depth to our creative influences, and sometimes, articulating even a small part

Hostellerie de levernois

OUR STAY AT: HOSTELLERIE DE LEVERNOIS AN 18th CENTURY COUNTRY HOME TURNED 5-STAR BOUTIQUE HOTEL In May 2024, we had the opportunity to stay at Hostellerie de Levernois, a boutique hotel just outside of Beaune, France. Our time at this 18th-century

Belmond caruso

OUR STAY ATLA BORDE A 17th CENTURY MANOR TURNED AWARD WINNING BOUTIQUE HOTEL Earlier this year we had the opportunity to stay at La Borde, a boutique hotel in the Burgundy region of France. The compound was originally a 17th century

The coliseum roman forum

OUR VISIT TOTHE COLOSSEUM & ROMAN FORUM A HUMBLING EXPERIENCE WORTH SHARING Our visit to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum were spectacular experiences for Jesse and me. From a design perspective, we were inspired; from a complexity and scale perspective,

Our stay at la bored

OUR STAY ATBELMOND HOTEL CARUSO This past summer we had the opportunity to celebrate Jesse’s wedding to his wife Carrie, and it was one of the most beautiful and meaningful events I have ever had the pleasure of attending. While this

A visit to musée rodin

OUR INSPIRATION: A VISIT TO MUSÉE RODIN A SYMBOL OF ARTISTIC LEGACY One of our favourite attractions in Paris is Musée Rodin, an old Chateau converted into a museum showcasing the life and work of Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). In the early

The Role of a Multidisciplinary Approach in the Creation of a Cohesive Environment

THE ROLE OF A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH IN THE CREATION OF A COHESIVE ENVIRONMENT THINKING OF THE DESIGN PROCESS FROM ALL ANGLES. Jesse’s multi-disciplinary approach creates a seamless connection between elements of the home that make them timelessly memorable and notable in

Artist spotlight sir edwin lutyens

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT SIR EDWIN LUTYENS A MASTER OF MANORS For Jesse and me, few names evoke as much admiration and reverence as that of British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944). With his keen eye for proportions and attention to detail, Lutyens

Artist spotlight pininfarina

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:PININFARINA AN AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN LEGACY Both Jesse and I have a love for timeless design in all forms, especially when it transcends design categories. The creation of a functional product that offers a sense of artistic beauty is the highest

Our visit to hospice de beaune

OUR VISIT TO: HOSPICE DE BEAUNE AN UNEXPECTEDARCHITECTURAL ICON Before our visit to the Burgundy region, we had never heard of Beaune, let alone Hospices De Beaune. With that in mind, when my wife Emily planned our itinerary (at least im

A unique connection to nature

THE DETAILS: A UNIQUE CONNECTION TO NATURE A FEATURE YOU DON’T SEE EVERYDAY The interior design plan of our Contemporary Tudor Revival project in Etobicoke is complete, and we are so excited to release the 3D renders. This unique custom home

Artist spotlight constantin brancusi

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT CONSTANTIN BRANCUSI THE PATRIARCH OF CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE Today, we wanted to explore a pillar of our inspiration; the work of famous sculptor Constantin Brancusi. We first learned about Brancusi while we were in Paris. Though we didn't get to

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Author: John-Luke Sahlani

Hidcote manor and gardens

Why every timeless design starts with a sketch?

The benefits and methods of maximizing natural light

THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN CREATING A COHESIVELY LUXURIOUS ENVIRONMENT

The role of furnishing & decor when curating your environment

Our favourite masonry materials features and details

Design diversity the passion behind a pillar of our firm

How travel Informs design

Artist spotlight fancois mansard

Hostellerie de levernois

Belmond caruso

The coliseum roman forum

Our stay at la bored

A visit to musée rodin

The Role of a Multidisciplinary Approach in the Creation of a Cohesive Environment

Artist spotlight sir edwin lutyens

Artist spotlight pininfarina

Our visit to hospice de beaune

A unique connection to nature

Artist spotlight constantin brancusi

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