Life Repeats.
Design Responds.
Residential environments designed for how living actually changes over time.
A home is not occupied once. It is repeated. Morning routes stabilize. Light selects where people sit. Some rooms attract conversation. Others quietly prevent it. The plan either removes friction or introduces it every day.
People change inside the same walls. Children grow toward independence.
Work enters the home. Parents become residents. Privacy and connection exchange roles over time. The built experience should express the evolution of the human experience.
Orientation schedules behavior before intention does. A home should respond to its environment. Air moves where openings allow it. Sound gathers where surfaces reflect it. Views create places of contemplation. Space shapes routine long before furniture arrives.
Materials and lighting influence energy. Warm surfaces slow pace. Hard surfaces are easier to clean. Thresholds signal transition. Outdoor adjacency brings peace. The building should return energy to the person living inside it.
Circulation organizes relationships. Private spaces give separation without isolation. Shared spaces invite gathering without obligation. Movement brings vitality. The goal is emotional efficiency through thoughtful design.
Construction method follows intent. Modular, SIP, light gauge steel, or shipping containers are delivery systems. The objective remains the same, a home that continues functioning after move-in day stops being memorable. It becomes a place of refuge, peace, protection and gathering.
A house succeeds when you stop noticing the building
and start noticing life.
Client Experience
"On behalf of Vassé Rendezvous, a heartfelt thank you to Gueston Smith with Guesscreative for transforming our vision into the stunning shipping container lounge (office), we now call Vassé Rendezvous Lounge. We're in complete awe from concept to the gorgeous reveal - what an incredible journey! Your creative talent has truly given life to a piece of art that reflects everything Vassé Rendezvous stands for: sophistication in the beauty of outdoors, for outdoor events, entertainment and experiences. The praise from our visitors has been overwhelming, a testament to your design's unique impact. We eagerly anticipate more projects together, valuing your vision and expertise as we continue to redefine outdoor elegance.
Your dedication to this design masterpiece hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Thank you, Thank you, and Thank You! 🌿✨"
Demetrica Williams | Vassé Rendezvous | Founder
"Where do I begin? Working with Gueston for the past 7+ years has been such a blessing on so many levels. He's the designer behind both of my businesses' logos and he also designed my dream home. His attention to detail, his genuine care for his clients' vision, his patience and flexibility, and his passion and dedication to his craft are unparalleled. He doesn't treat his clients as just another business opportunity, but he genuinely feels invested in the projects he takes on, and it's quite evident in the work that he does -- they all have a touch of magic to them. I'm so happy with every design he's produced for me, from digital prototypes to architectural visions that I'll be bringing to life with great joy. He helps you see that what you envision in your mind can be even better than you expected, and he'll work with you every step of the way until you're more than satisfied with the final result. I highly recommend Guess for your design needs -- he's the best to ever do it!"
Dossé Trenou | Magic & Melanin | Founder
