• Architecture Feature by AHJ – 2025 •
By Himan J.

This January, Sensus Design Studio with this custom home design sets the mood right going forward in 2025,
Describing the renders for this beautiful Burlington, Ontario home that we see here, they say;

‘Pointing out some of my favorite details that I recall from watching Jesse’s creative process is the funnest part of my job around here. 

With that in mind, I wanted to highlight a unique compositional feature of the Transitional Country Home: the footprint.
Unique footprints are a standard of Jesse’s design process when the lot at hand allows.

In this case, Jesse used the prestigious size of this lot to design a long, winding driveway leading to a front courtyard. The courtyard is made possible by the unique “T”-shaped footprint he designed, making it feel as if the home wraps around guests upon entry, both in the front and rear yards.

At the rear, a similar concept is achieved through the extension of the kitchen wing and covered loggia, which features a fireplace with a unique Tudor chimney detail.

This poolside cabana can be enclosed and includes in-floor heating for those chilly nights.

It also offers a great view of the surrounding gardens!
Which is a sight for sore eyes.

At the front, it’s worth noting that the garage design was a specific point of interest for Jesse. He envisioned this wing to resemble the horse stables synonymous with historic renditions of this design style.
The result is a historically informed reinterpretation of a classic style.’

About the Firm,
Sensus Design Studio is a luxury design and construction firm that specializes in luxurious turn-key passion projects throughout the GTA. Founded by brothers John-Luke and Jesse Sahlani, who got their start early in life working on foundations and landscaping, the company has moved from small-scale renovations to 2,500-10,000sq/ft plus luxury custom homes.
Now, Sensus Design Studio has 25 in-house staff members and a network of over 400 tradesmen and suppliers, but despite the company’s relative size, every project is personally overseen by the brothers themselves.