Living in a commercial or industrial space, a new real estate trend in France

Developed by Espaces Atypiques, a network of real estate agencies, specialized in atyptical contemporary venues, the acquisition of industrial and commercial spaces for residential use has become very popular. A trend that can be explained by the interest of a certain category of buyers interested by large surfaces and the unique architectures of places filled with history.

The new real estate trends in France

Renovating a building in one's image has become quite obvious over the years. The evolution of society and urban living has contributed to transforming factories, offices and even boutiques into dwellings. As for disindustrialisation, the new gentrification of cities and the protection of patrimony have resulted in an increase of unusual residences representing 5 % of the real estate market.

Transformed into a fitted and comfortable loft, this former cinema in Lille has found a new real estate destination. © DR

In Paris, this space was able to capitalize on its surface while retaining its industrial aspect. © DR

Sure values with an original architecture

Founded by Julien Haussy, this enterprising company has a very promising future. With their original architecture, former brasseries, artist workshops, factories and automobile garages, all benefitting from very high ceilings, give a free rein for extreme personalisation, while preserving the original ambiance. These are new sure values that should grab your all your attention…

To increase the live-in potential of this garage in Lyon, its owner installed a platform used like a mezzanine. © DR