Valouran

Wishing all our followers a happy Christmas and a healthy, successful 2025! Pictured below is 54 The Bishops Avenue, brought to life in a festive scene as imagined by Liam Wales. 2024 has been a great year for the Valouran team, with our portfolio and project pipeline continuing to grow, alongside the development of our skilled professional team. We are grateful for the support we’ve received from the industry and our network throughout this year, and we look forward to working with you all in 2025.

We are pleased to announce that Simon Adams, a long-standing member of the Valouran team, will be stepping into the role of Development Director.   Having collaborated closely with Co-Founders Alex Michelin and Matt Robertson for a number of years, Simon takes this new position while leading on several key projects in Valouran’s growing pipeline, including the highly anticipated 54 The Bishops Avenue.   At Valouran, we believe our team is our most valuable asset, and it is inspiring to witness the dedication and hard work across the board in 2024.   Congratulations, Simon!

It's fantastic to see The Whiteley London featured in the Financial Times, highlighting the collaboration between architects and interior designers in creating properties that seamlessly blend exterior and interior elements. At Valouran, we take pride in the talented project teams we partner with throughout every stage of the design process. We believe that aligning key principles from the building's exterior to its final details is essential for the success of any project. In our current portfolio and development pipeline, we are collaborating with some of the most innovative names in architecture, interior design, and landscape design. We look forward to sharing more about our exciting project teams in 2025 🚀

We are pleased to see that according to the latest research from CBRE, London’s remains at the top of the pack in terms of global cities with the largest and most in-demand market for luxury real estate. CBRE’s research shows that the number of luxury transactions continued to increase between 2018-2022, despite a global pandemic and its associated economic impact. This trend is set to continue. This confidence in our capital city reflects Valouran’s continued commitment to investment in London, and our exciting project pipeline over the coming years. London is and will continue to be the first-choice location for affluent, educated and discerning buyers who want the lifestyle that only London and New York can offer. Given the further instability across the pond, and the chaos which is likely to be created by a Trump presidency, we believe this will further cement London’s position as a stable and flourishing place for UHNW’s to own real estate and invest their capital. Words by Alex Michelin

Elsworthy Road, Primrose Hill 🗝️ Plans are well underway on this prestigious Valouran site in a much-coveted position with direct access into Primrose Hill park. Working in partnership with MorenoMasey, Gunter & Co Interiors LTD and The Marcus Cooper Group, this development will be an awe-inspiring, single residence set over 10,000 square ft. We look forward to sharing more photos of this exciting project in the coming months. Project Interiors & sketch ✏️ by @gunterandco

Elsworthy Road, Primrose Hill 🗝️ Plans are well underway on this prestigious Valouran site in a much-coveted position with direct access into Primrose Hill park. Working in partnership with MorenoMasey, Gunter & Co Interiors LTD and The Marcus Cooper Group, this development will be an awe-inspiring, single residence set over 10,000 square ft. We look forward to sharing more photos of this exciting project in the coming months. Project Interiors & sketch ✏️ by @gunterandco

Alex Michelin spoke with PrimeResi Journal on the changing preferences of UHNW clients. 'Clients at the super-prime level now pursue residences that offer distinctive features and architectural character – homes that stand out from the often-homogenous properties in many luxury developments. Recognising this demand is the reason Valouran is developing heritage structures, from The Chapel in St. John’s Wood to an exceptional site on The Bishops Avenue set within 2.2.5 acres of mature gardens. By combining modern luxury and historical significance, we are able to curate homes with a distinct character, which appeals to buyers who don’t want to follow the crowd.'

Matthew Robertson caught up with Building Magazine in their '5 Minutes with' series, tracking his career journey to date, opportunities and challenges within the Real Estate industry along with favourite buildings and architecture globally. Follow below to read the full piece:

Taking in the view from above 📸 Exciting progress on the site of 54 The Bishops Avenue, with this drone shot capturing the basement footprint fully formed down to formation level, showing the full extent of this open-dig basement. Specialist contractor Erith is pressing on with the development programme on site of this unique development which will be home to 32 exceptional residences alongside world-class amenities. Three buildings, inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, will be nestled within 2.25 Acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, made up of a series of areas each with a thoughtfully designed variety of planting, water features, a sunken courtyard and other landscape design moments. Pilbrow & Partners 📐 PAD landscapes 🌿

Valouran Founders Alex Michelin & Matthew Robertson spoke with Architect Project about the companies growing development pipeline, balancing heritage preservation while incorporating modern technologies and the importance of deploying sustainable methods in construction. "Sustainability is more than just reducing environmental impact; it is making fundamental changes to the ways in which we interact with our surroundings, to ensure a harmonious existence with our environment" To read the full piece, head to the Architects Project and read the latest issue architectprojects.co.uk