Project manager & renovation in Veyrier-du-Lac.

Veyrier-du-Lac enjoys a rare position: clinging to the slopes of Mont Veyrier, it overlooks the east shore of Lake Annecy, facing the town and the Château de Menthon. It is one of the most sought-after communes in Haute-Savoie — an exclusive residential setting where contemporary villas, character properties and lake-view residences follow one another along narrow, steep streets. Just 5 kilometres from Annecy, the commune combines tranquillity, panoramic views and immediate proximity to the conurbation's services.

This location creates a very particular property market. The commune has a high proportion of second homes and high-end properties whose owners, often not resident all year round, expect meticulous workmanship and flawless remote project monitoring. Renovating or building here is not working on an ordinary property: it means working on valuable real estate, in an environment where high architectural standards are the norm and every square metre of lake view counts.

Add to this some of the strictest regulatory constraints in the Annecy area. As a lakeside commune, Veyrier-du-Lac falls under the Loi Littoral: a 100-metre no-build strip from the shore, development limited to continuity with existing buildings, protected natural zones. The local plan (PLU) closely regulates heights, footprints, materials and colours to preserve the views and the character of the site. Seeing a project through here requires a thorough command of this framework — and that is exactly what we do.

On a lake-view villa or an upmarket property, the stakes are not just aesthetic: they are regulatory, technical and financial. A project manager coordinates the whole project — drawing up plans, submitting planning applications, selecting and managing the trades, monitoring budget and schedule, and signing off the work. On a valuable property, this coordination makes the difference between a well-controlled project and a string of unpleasant surprises.

In Veyrier-du-Lac, the Loi Littoral and the local plan (PLU) determine whether your project is even feasible. An extension, an added storey or a swimming pool may run up against the no-build strip, a natural zone or landscape requirements. We examine these questions upstream, liaise with the Grand Annecy planning departments and prepare applications that are compliant from the first submission — to avoid refusals that cost months.

For the many owners of second homes, project management also guarantees peace of mind. You do not need to be on site for every decision: we are your representative, your eyes on the site, your single point of contact with the trades. Regular reports, documented site visits, a budget kept to — even when your main home is in Paris, Lyon or Geneva.

This is our fundamental difference. Most architects design but do not build: they deliver plans, then leave you to find the contractors, compare quotes, settle disputes and manage a construction project you know nothing about yourself. Conversely, a building firm builds, but without the architectural vision or an independent eye on quality. You then end up with several contacts who pass the buck at the slightest problem.

Atelier NovAlp brings three professions together under one roof: architectural design, project management and RGE general contracting. In practice, this means one contract, one person responsible, and a commitment to results from sketch to handover. We design your project, obtain the permits, carry out the works with our own teams, and hand over a finished property. You only have one number to call.

In Veyrier-du-Lac, where projects are demanding and owners often live far away, this turnkey approach removes the main source of stress on a construction project: coordination. No downtime between design and construction, no passing the buck, a budget and schedule kept by the same party from start to finish. Discover all our services or our presence in Annecy and the surrounding area.

Many villas in Veyrier-du-Lac, built in past decades, are energy-hungry: single glazing, inadequate insulation, ageing heating. Energy renovation is both a question of comfort — essential by the lake and in Savoyard winters — and of increasing property value. Thermal insulation, new windows and doors, heat pumps, high-performance ventilation: we design and carry out this work while respecting the architectural character of your property.

Atelier NovAlp holds RGE CertiRénov certification no. CR-2026-73-0095 (Comprehensive renovation offer, issued by Qualitel Certification / CERQUAL). This qualification is the condition for your work to qualify for MaPrimeRénov' and Energy Savings Certificates (CEE). We help you put together the grant applications to optimise the financing of your renovation. More details on our RGE certification.