The work of designing an architectural project involves several stakeholders. It’s not just the architectural firm that is involved; the developer and the client also play an important role in the execution of the project.

Gonzalez & Jacobson Architecture, along with Cogitary Homes and Any Architects, are working on the preliminary design for a luxury villa in La Zagaleta, Benahavis, Malaga. Together, creativity and ideas flow to develop a project of great charm and detail. At times, you have to stop and think about the mistakes to avoid and take them into account. In the end, they will be more laborious and expensive to correct.

Designing a luxury villa involves paying attention to numerous details that go beyond size or budget. Often, due to a lack of planning or experience, mistakes are made that can affect the comfort, functionality, or even the value of the home.

Below are the most common mistakes when designing a luxury home that Gonzalez & Jacobson Architecture always keeps in mind when designing this type of home.

1. Prioritizing aesthetics over functionality: We must try to avoid creating spectacular designs that are impractical, with spaces that are difficult to inhabit, or that are not adaptable to everyday life. Gonzalez & Jacobson pays special attention to efficient layouts, circulations, and transitions.
2. Not considering the surroundings: Solar orientation must always be taken into account, as this affects energy efficiency and thermal comfort. The architectural firm also considers it important to take advantage of privileged views and the natural privacy of the surroundings, studying their integration with the landscape and topography of the land.

3. Excessive or improper use of luxury materials: It is necessary to avoid overloading the design with expensive, poorly combined materials that overwhelm it, providing a forced elegance instead of a sober and timeless luxury. The Gonzalez & Jacobson design team always considers maintenance and durability when choosing different finishes.
4. Poorly utilized outdoor spaces: Another key aspect always considered for a successful project is avoiding terraces or gardens that do not connect well with the interior of the home, as well as poorly located pools or those lacking any privacy for their users, and poorly functional leisure areas.
5. Ignoring key technical aspects: It is essential to pay special attention to the management of the various hidden installations (air conditioning, plumbing, electricity, etc.) as well as providing sufficient thermal and acoustic insulation for user comfort, especially in sensitive areas, such as the spa. Gonzalez & Jacobson believes that integrated home automation systems are also a key element in the design of luxury villas.

Ultimately, a luxury villa should not only look good but also function impeccably, be efficient, comfortable, timeless, and adapted to the lifestyle of its inhabitants.

True luxury lies in the well-thought-out details.