571: The Architect to Developer in Provence with Alain & Liliana Meylan of K Architecture

In this episode of the Business of Architecture, Rion Willard speaks with husband and wife team, Alain and Liliana Meylan, who’ve transformed their architectural firm into a full-fledged property development business in the south of France. Alain and Liliana reveal their journey from creating luxury homes in Geneva to reviving old properties with stunning attention to detail. This conversation delves into the challenges of balancing personal and professional life while designing dream homes for the ultra-wealthy. The couple also shares valuable insights on navigating the financial and logistical hurdles of ambitious projects. Discover what led them to expand from architecture to property development. Hear how they tackled two massive renovation projects in France. Learn about their approach to keeping costs down without compromising luxury. Find out the unexpected challenge that nearly led them to sell one of their iconic homes.   To learn more about Alain & Liliana Meylan, visit their: Website: https://k-architectes.fr/en/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atelierkarchitecture/   ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/gT8kuMLjDSTpZNGxg1znjkEt1yE?utm_source=copy_url   ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com   ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/   ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call   ► Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for updates:   https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture   *******   For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessofarch/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/yt Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/show iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz   *******   Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com   Carpe Diem!