Dear friends:
Welcome spring! For each of the 30 years of our design practice, we have joyously embraced this promising season – a time when nature re-invents itself in a dazzling makeover as our clients rejoice in the creation of dazzling outdoor living spaces in the most amazing places. Urban terraces overlooking the hustling city, a peaceful patch surrounding a lovely home or the terraced landscapes of a majestic estate, we always anticipate the long awaited season in the sun.
Now welcome 2011 – the year that takes us to the most amazing outdoor space ever. Our assignment: create a pool pavilion with entertaining, lounging, pool and fitness rooms in a climate where temperatures range between 75 to 90 degrees year round with an average rainfall of 120-inches.
The result is a spectacular synthesis of outdoor and indoor space, a serene and elegant retreat, perfectly suited to the site with panoramic views of the lush courtyard gardens. Navona travertine from Italy was selected for both the interior and exterior of this 5,750 sq. ft. pavilion. A picturesque waterfall provides a soothing symphony of sound as it re-circulates the water for a 750 sq. ft. pool, and an oversized skylight protects the space during the rainy season. Additionally, a state-of-the-art fitness center occupies the upper level and overlooks this beautiful scene.
In the adjacent lounge, furnishings of teak, natural tree trunks and durable, all weather fabrics meld glamour with comfort and practicality. This area is dedicated to use by family and friends, as well as for entertaining V.I.P. guests. Graceful lengths of outdoor fabric billow from glass-free openings, allowing breezes to flow through the space, and a fresh color palette nods gracefully to the pavilion’s verdant site. We predict this will become the estate’s most intimate, yet popular area.
The pavilion’s sleek kitchen sports Viking cabinets and appliances manufactured for outdoor use. The countertops feature recycled glass chips embedded in polished concrete – an environmentally-friendly material that is well-suited to the equatorial climate. The bar stools feature a motif of trees springing upright – yet another bow to nature that adds a lacy texture to this chic setting.
Designing successful architecture for a steamy, sultry climate offered some exciting challenges that required innovative solutions. It is a thrilling project that has inspired John Robert Wiltgen Design to showcase our potential and to envision the creation of more amazing spaces in the future.
Tropics or not, how cool is this?
John Robert Wiltgen, Professional Member IIDA
It is sooo cool. Love it! Janice
John – What a beautiful space.
Thanks for sharing – Kate
John,
Congratulations, the space looks wonderful. Have you seen the new McGuire outdoor collections?
Steven G.
John, yep – I could handle it! awesome!! Barb
Hi John!
This is SOOOOOOOO COOL! Your work get’s more exciting every year. I have a buyer from Aubi Dhabi who is closing on a unit at Trump on April 1. This will only be a part time residence for him as he has a home in the Abu Dhabi, Florida and Berlin. Actually I think he is in the process of finishing the house in Berlin. He has asked for a recommendation for a designer and obviously I recommended you. He is coming into town on April 1 for the closing and would like to meet with you after the closing in the early afternoon in the unit. Are you available and in town? Maybe this is your next international office location
Many thanks
tp
OOOHHH!! John…..pretty dam cool!! Kiyoko
John,
Congratulations on your assignment! Your work is stunning as usual. My question is when is the pool party?
Melanie
John, Continually astounding… you mind blower! Cissy
Dear John,
Congratulations, once again, for great designs for a pool pavilion. Joyce
John
This is over the top, very tasteful not over done, just amazing. I’m sure a gallery of the local birds and butterflies would look gorgeous.
Owen
Marvelous. Don’t forget Sunbrella for your projects.
Best Regards,
Joe R.
One word: WOW.
Can you include me on the “VIP guest” list?
Jennifer
Wowy, wow!! You are amazing!
Love,
Marilyn
Trés Cool! It looks great!
C. K.
John,
It’s fantastic. Simple but elegant.
Doris
It looks gorgeous!!
Thanks for sharing it with me.
David M.
John,
I enjoyed your spring showcase. Very well done.
Dean M.
Fabulous, John! When are we going?
Laura
John,
You amaze me!
Dora
Looks amazing!!! Jordan E.
John: This project is just spectacular!!! This is the reason
why you are so respected in the industry and the design
community.
I want to see more!
Bill
Wow! Incredible. Regina
Fantastic stuff…
Get Regina and I an invite to his housewarming!
John R.
John
This pool is a spectacular achievement. Well done!!
Cheers
Tony
JOHN, WHEN DO I MOVE IN??????? CONTESSA
This is really cool!!!! Our next project Ellen
This looks amazing!!
CONGRATS!!
Tom
Very cool, John! I want one, too!
Carol N.
Well done, John!!
Deena
LOVELY AS ALWAYS
Louise
gorgeous! Karen
Thanks for the photos, John. I always like receiving your newsletters and email blasts.
I would really love the opportunity to work with you, it seems forever since we have seen one another.
Please stop into our new showroom at 503 North Wells, it has turned out to be a lovely space.
Best,
Kim
Very cool indeed Johnl, just lovely. You are soooooo talented.
Best regards,
Isabel