Contemporary Property Design.
(sometimes known as Designer Property, Modernist Homes).
Trying to define contemporary designed property is actually very difficult, although a common thread may be that modern contemporary villas for example use innovative design, combined with the very latest materials, in order to make the most of the available space, natural light and views from the property and to do this in a way that minimises the affect of the property on the environment. A thermally efficient property employing a clever natural ventilation system with have a low carbon footprint, would also be a common expectation of a contemporary design villa.
The possibilities for designer villas (contemporary designed villas) are infinite due to the extensive variety of building products that are now widely available and the relative qualities of these products in terms of strength, thermal values and finish, compared to even a decade ago.
Generally, contemporary designs will produce a look that is clean, minimalist and timeless it should be difficult to identify the year in which a contemporary property was constructed, free of all obvious styles or trends that would define the period of build.
Advantages of contemporary property :
Modern architecture, employing the latest techniques Radical designs, oneoff or bespoke designs. Eco-friendly, high thermal efficiency; to include solar panels, rainwater collection, use of grass on the roof, partburied properties that make use of the soil’s thermal mass to regulate temperatures indoors. Triple glazing, energy efficient lighting, heat reclamation equipment and other low energy installations. The use of renewable materials Making the most of light, views and internal space.
Disadvantages of contemporary property :
The boxy designs that tend to represent the majority of contemporary design property may not be to the taste of traditionalists, who still appear to be in the majority.
Because of i) above, a contemporary designed villa may be more difficult to sell than a traditional property of similar dimensions and location.
Build costs may be higher than traditional build due to the employment of the latest techniques and materials.
Who buys a contemporary property?
Our experience is that people who buy individual, or contemporary architect designed villas are not just interested in the investment potential of their property; owning a modernist property that stands out from the crowd and offers a unique living space that is at the same time built to eco-friendly guidelines is all part of the attraction.
Beautiful contemporary properties are nothing new, but it takes an extra spark of creativity to meet the modern needs of the people living inside. These homes of the future offer a healthy living environment, utilise sustainable design, unconventional locations or otherwise clever ideas to stand out. The owners themselves may have specific functional requirements in mind, for example remote operation of every electrical installation - a luxury by any standard.
Contemporary designed properties, utilising the most modern building techniques, enable building to take place in previously un-thinkable locations in many countries, building a property in an area known to flood would never have been given serious consideration a decade ago but global warming and the realisation that there is a finite amount of building land available, is forcing architects to think outside of their normal parameters, so building a dry, comfortable contemporary property on stilts to allow for seasonal flooding, is now a reality. Radical thinking will be an advantage if the best views from a property are available from higher up. Often these vistas are enjoyed mainly when a roof terrace is used but in contemporary designed property, anything goes if the living experience is enhanced and it may be better to use the ground floor for the bedrooms and reserve the upstairs for eating and relaxing.
Contemporary property in the Algarve
Although a few developers have got onto the contemporary villa bandwagon with some interesting attempts at building contemporary designed urbanizations, the majority of Algarve property sales of this type and generally the very best in contemporary build in the region belong to individual, architect designed, bespoke villas. There are fine examples throughout the Algarve and we at Carnival Investment Properties have access to a broad range of contemporary property. Contemporary property in the Silver Coast
Probably the most wellknown and largest project for contemporary designed villas and apartments on the Silver Coast is the development known as Bom Successo. It is a designer resort with leisure facilities, golf course and spa and the developers claim represents the most ambitious project ever planned for a luxury tourist resort. Bom Sucesso is a unique resort of contemporary luxury homes and facilities not seen before in Portugal. The developer has brought together twenty-three of the most renowned Portuguese and international architects to design a series of contemporary villas and townhouses.
