Èze, Villefranche, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat or Cap d'Ail: an area in correlation with these evolutions
The crises of the last few years, whether health or economic - although closely linked - have had an impact on the development of immersive technologies in the architecture, engineering and construction sector. The results of COP26 are clear: the sector is under pressure to reduce carbon emissions and limit the energy consumption of buildings. The recent pandemic and climate change are driving changes in this sector.
Energy savings through eco-friendly housing and home automation
Even if the craze for more and more ecological real estate is not new and architects have been working on new ideas for a few years, architecture continues on this momentum by promoting what is close to nature and evokes well-being, a return to the roots, a simpler, greener and more responsible way of life.
The smart house also has everything to seduce its future owner: practical, it saves time by ensuring more security. It also allows considerable savings thanks to innovative technological systems. This model of house, although already existing, tends to grow and certain arrangements can easily be applied, even in an older house. For this, only a few renovation works are necessary as well as the installation of certain installations to automate the controls and thus make your house a smart home!
Focus on open spaces
The majority of buyers are looking for airy real estate products that provide a certain comfort and a feeling of freedom thanks to generous openings to the outside: balconies, terraces, large bay windows overlooking green spaces or a swimming pool, creation of a veranda to let in the light, design of a U-shaped house with a patio or an L-shaped house with a well-designed space.
The industrial style is very popular because it gives pride of place to open spaces and perfectly symmetrical volumes, large panoramic windows, architectural exterior constructions such as balconies and terraces, and natural materials for the facades of houses (e.g., wood, stone, glass, etc.) which are mixed with rough materials such as concrete.
The minimalist style plays with sobriety, both in the choice of building materials and in the interior design (clean lines, wide open spaces, clear and plain coverings, natural materials, vaulted spaces...). Here, we find houses with large windows that let in a lot of natural light and layouts designed to simplify communication between rooms.
The French Riviera is popular
To meet this growing demand for generous volumes, real estate searches are increasingly focused on the French Riviera. Greener, larger spaces, the sea... so many qualities that appeal to a local population looking for peace and comfort, but also to an international population looking for a place to stay during the vacations.
The area from Nice to Monaco, more particularly the towns of Èze, Villefranche, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat or Cap d'Ail, offer properties in perfect adequacy with the current evolutions and needs. Ideally located on the shores of the Mediterranean, in the heart of a green setting, these cities, with their lush vegetation, wide open spaces and unobstructed views of the sea and surrounding landscapes, appeal to nature lovers. Some of them even have an urban plan that includes measures to preserve and enhance the landscapes that have not been degraded by urban development and will thus retain their exceptional character.
The Magrey & Sons Group, experts in the prestige real estate market on the French Riviera for more than 50 years, will be able to accompany you in your search while taking into account the changes in the market, but also, the evolution of the needs of its customers.
