John-Luke Sahlani, Author at Sensus Design Studio

Our stay at La Borde

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

Artist spotlight gertrude jekyll

ARTIST SPOTLIGHTGERTRUDE JEKYLL A MASTERMIND OF GARDEN ARCHITECTURE When we speak of design that transcends time, few names resonate quite like Gertrude Jekyll. Known for her masterful approach to garden design, Jekyll’s work redefined the relationship between architecture and nature, crafting

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

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

Our Experience at Versailles (France)

A huge part of Jesses inspiration comes from historic french architecture. In the palace of Versailles, you are exposed to the most accurate form of this architectural design style in our eyes. We had the opportunity to experience this when Jesse

Dolce Article

Architectural Digest Feature

Architectural Digest Feature Sensus Design and Build's Contemporary French Country Home was chosen to be featured in the Architectural Digest at 100 issues for 2022! The team from Architectural Digest sat down with Jesse and John-Luke to discuss the level of intention

Living Luxe Article #2

Living Luxe Article #2 Living Luxe Magazine sat down with John-Luke and Jesse Sahlani to get some insight into the inspiration behind the Forestview Bungalow's unique interior and exterior design. What may seem like a highly modern home tucked into a

Canadian Home Trends Article

Canadian Home Trends Article Our English Cottage project, designed by Jesse Sahlani and built by John-Luke Sahlani was featuredin Canadian Home Trends magazine. This is one of our favorite projects from 2018 because of itstimeless style and classically traditional interior design

The Iconic Louis Vuitton Trunk: A Design Frozen in Time

The Iconic Louis Vuitton Trunk: A Design Frozen in Time Our Inspiration: Transcendence of Design Categories The Louis Vuitton trunk undoubtedly offers timeless style, but there are a lot of elements of a product like this that can be applied to

Peter Lik The Equation of Time

Peter Lik; The Equation of Time If you have recently visited our design studio then you couldn’t have missed one of our prized possessions; an audaciously large book by artist Peter Lik, called the Equation of Time. Jesse and I have

The Contemporary Tudor: The Details

The Contemporary Tudor: The Details The Contemporary Tudor home by Jesse Sahlani offers a refreshingly contemporary take on an elegant and historically entrenched design style. Nestled in a quaint neighborhood in Etobicoke, otherwise known as Princess Anne Manor, this 90 foot

The Importance of Lighting Design In Your Custom Home Design!

The Importance of Lighting Design In Your Custom Home Design! When it comes to custom home design, Jesse and John-Luke consider lighting design a defining feature in any space that cultivates and supports the desired environment. The right combination of direct

Unique Methods of Harnessing Natural Light: A
Pillar of Timeless Custom Home Design

Unique Methods of Harnessing Natural Light: A Pillar of Timeless Custom Home Design We love giving our followers a look into Jesse's detailed design process, especially when his core principles that guide his process are so clearly laid out in application!

French estate by jesse sahlani: the details

When Jesse committed to our French estate project, his mission was to wrap our clients in luxury no matter where they stood on the property. Based on the intended end result, we believe he achieved just that using a number of

Our Inspiration: A Visit to the Louvre

Our Inspiration: A Visit to the Louvre For architecture fanatics like Jesse and I, travel is a pillar of our design inspiration as it exposes us to a new pond of design details and characteristics. As we walk through different cities

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Author: John-Luke Sahlani