Ground broken at Concept B.180 development

Bonhôte-Immobilier SICAV is delighted to announce the start of construction work at the Concept B.180 development (previously known as Beauregard-Dessus).

The name “Concept B.180” has been chosen to reflect the environmental, social and governance (ESG) dimensions of this project throughout its development. The “B.” is a nod to the project owner, Bonhôte-Immobilier SICAV, as well as referring to the Beauregard location, and to the notion of biodiversity. The “180” refers to the 180-degree unobstructed view from the site and denotes the open-minded approach to designing this project.

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The site is ideally located to the west of Neuchâtel city centre and offers exceptional views over the lake and mountains, which are its hallmarks. The green landscapes in which these 17,500 m² are set are equally remarkable, thanks in particular to the green corridor that runs through the site, which has been left intact despite the steady urbanisation of this hillside.

Four new buildings will be erected, providing a total of 163 housing units in a variety of categories: condominiums, assisted living accommodation, social housing, a cluster for disabled persons, eco-compliant units and standard rentals. The apartments will come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and categories, ranging from studios to 5 1/2 rooms. Two car parks under the buildings will accommodate a total of 145 vehicles, thereby leaving as much land as possible unpaved and encouraging active mobility.

The existing Matile building, located at the centre of the site, will be preserved as a memorial and used as a community space for residents.

This new development addresses sustainability in a number of ways: in determining how buildings are shaped, how timber can be used instead of concrete as well as dictating the building techniques used and underscoring the importance of biodiversity in landscaping activities. These aspects are all part of a drive towards simplicity, sensible use of resources, lower maintenance costs and a closer relationship with nature.

The four buildings, which will take 30 months to complete, are due to welcome their first residents in the second half of 2026.

A portion of the capital raised by Bonhôte-Immobilier SICAV in early September will be allocated to the start-up of this CHF 81 million project.

Bonhôte-Immobilier SICAV, incepted in 2006, is today one of the leading real-estate funds in Western Switzerland with a portfolio currently worth CHF 1.3 billion, representing more than 2,800 residential units and 490 commercial premises totalling 80,000 m², located across Switzerland. These properties offer yield prospects above the market average.