Dear Charles,

I am enclosing the two initial sketches for the Residence in Israel;
 
The Entry Gallery:
 
I have done a three quarter panel system of the double height space that unifies the complicated geometry of the room because of the closet doors and openings to the adjacent areas.
I would suggest the paneling to be very flat with 1/2" variations between rail, stile and panels. Also I think that if the carrying members as well as the main beams of the ceiling are executed in a dark wood in conjunction with a lighter wood for panels and ceiling boards, would be the most elegant solution, juxtaposed to the 1/4 part of the panel in white plaster.
   
                   


Dan's Study:
 
For the study I am doing a similar look of plaster panel of 1/2" setback in order to slim down the heavy aspect of masonry. I have maintained the original division of the cabinets with the masonry around them. Because the cabinets are lining up to the doors I have introduce a flat lattice as a crown that will pick up on the ceiling beam system and resemble structural wood. I have left the subdivisions of the shelf cabinets with minor thickness adjustments and I have furnished the room in a modernist manner.

                     
           
 
Please advise and comment for any adjustments as well as suggestions of furniture that you may have in mind.
Call me if you have any questions.
 
Warm Regards,
 
Julio

Dear Charles,

Here is the revised rendering from the original proposed Living Room. Please note that we have change the sofas to be the updated selection as well as the existing architecture is more updated with what was built.
The center table that has replaced the previously proposed ottoman in front of the fireplace makes the area more enjoyable and useful at the same time.This table has been made large as per your request since it will be custom.
I think that the upholstered sofa and chairs combination are visually comfortable from the more strict period russian pieces.
Hope you like the new view of the Living Room, and please do not hesitate to contact me to make any further adjustments.
Warm Regards,

Julio
Julio Gavilanes 

Hi, Jonathan,

The Amagansett project was a great project where we updated an existing modern structure of the style of Gwathmey & Siegel Architects of the 70's into a contemporary design.
 
We achieved this great result by re-cladding the skin of the structure using different applications of different materials in order to brake the scale and give the structure some texture.
The area towards the pool was treated as a glass curtain wall in order to open up the views to the ocean and the pool.
We had minimal adjustments in the interior as far as space layout but all the major Living, dining and kitchen areas which already had a lofty feel.
This  strategy also save the clients money and time, whom at the initial point wanted to demolish the house and start from the ground up.

This whole renovation took place in one year with the clients being able to use the house throughout the beach season. Of course interior finishes lagged beyond this point but it only entailed practical millwork for storage and books.
I am enclosing all the pictures available electronically. I also have a book with drawings, and sketches that I could make available to you on a temporary basis. Please let me know if you would like any further information.
 
Best regards,

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