NINE Projects to look out for in 2024

Team GSA is geared up for the next 12 months of architecture and interior design. This year, there is plenty to look forward to. From the restoration of an old abandoned Great House to a blend of high-end villas and mixed-use commercial, we have rounded up nine of GSA's most anticipated projects of 2024.

01 The East Coast View Villa

Expected project completion: March 2024

Design style and type:  Restoration, High-end Residential

Special Features: Restoration of coral stone remains of an old abandoned development of a residential property done in a transitional style.

Spaces: An open plan kitchen, living room and dining area completes the great room of this property, with breathtaking panoramic views of the east coast. This villa includes four ensuite bedrooms, a study space, romper room, garage and laundry area. The pool has been purposefully located to capture the soothing sounds of the nearby cascading river. Lush gardens to the north, south and west complete the property.

02 'Delicate' Modern Villa

Expected project completion: September 2024

Design style and type:  Modern, High-end Residential

Special Features: The design philosophy is characterised by the use of finely balanced linear elements and massing.

Spaces: The interiors are dominated by abundant natural light and voluminous spaces, and emphasizes the design philosophy of delicate balance.

04 Tropical View Villa

Expected project completion: 2025

Design style and type: Transitional, High-end Residential

Special Features: This four bedroom transitional villa has spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea.

Spaces: Tall windows will create bright and airy spaces. All bathrooms are en-suite and finished with contemporary fittings. The great room features a double height kitchen with adjacent living space that opens onto the infinity edge pool and sea view beyond.

05 Seaside Villa

Expected project completion: December 2024.

Design style and type:  Transitional, High-end Residential

Special Features: An above ground pool, rum shop inspired bar and an outdoor kitchen equipped with its own pizza oven, completes the external living spaces.

Spaces: Transitional in style, this seaside property takes the term, 'beach house' to the next level. Open in plan, this villa includes a spacious living space, private kitchen and studio on the ground floor. On the upper floor, there are three ensuite bedrooms with views to the sea. An additional ensuite bedroom with in-land views completes the upper level. The existing cottage will be renovated to include an additional kitchen at the ground floor and an ensuite bedroom on the upper floor, totalling five ensuite bedrooms throughout.

06 Saint James Villa

Expected project completion: 2024

Design style and type:  Contemporary, High-end Residential

Special Features: This two storey contemporary home has an unencumbered view of the west coast.

Spaces: The great room and master bedrooms look onto a generous pool deck flanked by a contemporary gazebo and barbecue. Natural coral stone will be used to give the structure a Barbadian flavour.

07 Villa Modern

Expected project completion: 2024

Design style and type:  Modern, High-end Residential

Special Features: A four bedroom villa, with views across the Apes Hill Golf Estate and the west coast.

Spaces: Designed with symmetry in mind, this villa includes an open plan great room and kitchen, bordered by an ensuite bedroom wing to the south and a garage and laundry wing to the north. The ground floor ensuite bedroom will have direct access onto a partially covered veranda, gazebo and stunning pool deck. On the upper floor there are another three ensuite bedrooms with private verandas and views across the Apes Hill Golf Estate.

08 Villa H

Expected project completion: 2025

Design style and type:  Modern, High-end Residential

Special Features: A sloped site with cascading views to the south.

Spaces: Linear and bold in design, this villa will sit above the Apes Hill Golf Estate with expansive cascading views to the south and shaded private gardens to the north. Equipped with a sunset bar, infinity pool, media room, gym and more, this five ensuite bedroom villa will have everything our clients need.

08 Caribbean Contemporary Villa

Expected project completion: 2025

Design style and type:  Contemporary, High-end Residential

Special Features: Seven ensuite bedrooms with stunning views of the coast.

Spaces: Contemporary in design, this three storey villa integrates the slope of the site into the planning. Included on the ground floor is an expansive great room and kitchen, bordered by an ensuite bedroom wing to the north, and a utility store and laundry wing to the south. The ground floor ensuite bedroom will have direct access onto a partially covered veranda, gazebo and stunning pool deck. On the upper floor there are another four ensuite bedrooms, some with private verandas and views across the Apes Hill Golf Estate. Also included on the upper floor is a media room. The basement level will include an additional kitchen and two ensuite bedrooms, totalling seven ensuite bedrooms throughout.

09 Welches Retail Centre

Expected project completion: The project will undergo a phased handover between 2024 – 2025.

Design style and type:  Commercial & Retail

Special Features: The island’s first ‘big box’ style complex.

Spaces: It is expected that the island’s first ‘big box’ style complex will attract several new brands to the area and even some firsts for Barbados. This will provide visitors with more varied retail, restaurant, and entertainment experiences on the island.

Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.

-Ken Poirot