ESCALA Elegance

Andorra has experienced an immense increase in luxury real estate demand since its agreement with the European Union. Due to its unique financial conditions, many high-net-worth individuals have been moving to Andorra, but finding that the existing real estate market didn’t match their expectations. As a consequence, a completely new market has arisen.

ESCALA offers the best opportunities for people from all over the world to take advantage of the country’s unique conditions. Developed for an international market of high-net-worth individuals looking to purchase property in Andorra, the development currently has buyers from Spain, France, Germany and Venezuela.

Andorra itself is located in the high mountains of the Pyrenees between France and Spain, the development is in a privileged location within. Overlooking Sant Miquel de Engolasters, sitting up from the city, between the wildest nature of Andorra and its capital. As one of the most impressive lookouts of all the Pyrenees, the site offers a breath taking view of the valley during each season. To take advantage of the picturesque landscape, each apartment boasts a private lookout across the amazing views of Andorra.

As architect Rafale de le Hoz explains: “The true value of ESCALA comes from its uniqueness in the urbanistic context of Andorra. Urbanistic regulations were highly restrictive, making it very hard to develop a high-quality product as the real estate market has changed a lot from the 70’s. Our approach was so radical but logical that has inspired planning authorities to modify the current regulations making ESCALA a one of kind.”

The building is beautifully integrated with the surrounding nature. Part of the development appears to be buried underground, but in reality, it is covered with vegetation allowing it to seamlessly blend in, as if it was built from the hill itself.

To not just fit in with nature but also help protect it radiant heating/cooling systems supply heat directly to the floor, increasing comfort in comparison with AC systems. The Mitsubishi Electric ECODAN Hybrid System manages to take full advantage of the free thermal energy in the air, and through the aerothermal heat pump, offers a system of heating and production of sanitary hot water that respects the environment.

CLEVERGREEN also provides an integrated solution to the development in terms of sustainability, technology, and aesthetics. In this way, both the rainwater collection and distribution, and the rest of the green areas equipment are compounds of the same system. This creates a closed sustainable circuit in ESCALA, that helps optimize water and energy consumption.

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