VILLA BABOU

2 November 2022

An exceptional place in a unique setting, HENRI is proud to unveil the Villa Babou, a hidden paradise in the heart of a Mediterranean island.

Its owner, a great connoisseur of African art, wanted it to be simple and welcoming, made of noble and raw materials. A refuge far from everything and open to friends passing by who must be able to use it very easily. It is thus quite naturally that the owner of the place called upon HENRI to manage the lighting, the music and the screens of this magic address.
This was a major challenge for the HENRI teams who thought, designed and integrated the best solutions to meet the needs of this 1500m2 villa divided into 11 suites and 7000m2 of land.
For simplify to the extreme the daily life of its inhabitants, the solutions were thought for a almost intuitive to use The different lighting moods can be controlled from a simple switch in each room or from a tablet that allows you to control everything without having to move, especially for outdoor lighting. The music is simply played in all the rooms from the phone. Finally, on Apple TVs installed in suites and living rooms, everyone can choose their content, at any time, thanks to simplified remote controls.
Of course, no compromise was made on materials to preserve the elegance and aesthetics of the space. A meticulous choice of invisible speakers and coordinated finishes was made so that the solutions installed would blend in perfectly with the decor.

A project carried out by the HENRI Côte d’Azur teams
Photo credit : Olivier Helbert / Video credit : B2works
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Excellence

as a legacy

L'excellence en héritage - HENRI

In 1961, Mr. Henri Sherman established himself as an electrician in Paris. He quickly distinguished himself by his high standards, his rigour and his commitment. Within a few years, the quality of his work enabled him to establish himself as a renowned craftsman. He surrounded himself with experienced journeymen to whom he patiently passed on his know-how and ethics. With his “boys”, Mr Henri shapes year after year the reputation of excellence of his House.

I am most proud of the fact that I have managed to maintain the values established by my father: a taste for a job well done and respect for the client. There is a family spirit and a passion in the company that are the main ingredients of each of our projects.

LIONEL SHERMAN

More than 20 years after his first steps, Henri Sherman was joined by his son Lionel in 1982. After ten years spent on building sites as an electrician, he took over the reins of the company.

While visiting the United States, Lionel Sherman discovered the first home automation solutions that offered unprecedented functionality and comfort. He immediately decided to reorient the company towards the integration of these systems into high-end interiors. The success was immediate. HENRI became the first company to offer its customers cutting-edge technological solutions that were subtly integrated into the decoration and very easy to use: a new refinement to live with every day.

I am most proud of the fact that I have managed to maintain the values established by my father: a taste for a job well done and respect for the client. There is a family spirit and a passion in the company that are the main ingredients of each of our projects.

LIONEL SHERMAN

Third generation, third chapter in the history of HENRI. Michaël, Lionel’s son, joined the company in 2010. Faithful to the family tradition, he spends time on the building sites, immersing himself in the trade, its culture and its codes. This trained engineer has taken on the mission of giving new impetus to the House to meet today’s challenges.

Under his leadership, HENRI accelerated its growth to become a flagship of French excellence. New locations opened their doors: Cannes in 2016, Annecy in 2020, and finally New York in 2022. A new territory, like a blank page, that HENRI will write while respecting its identity and its convictions: the tireless quest for the highest quality, the high standards and respect for the people who participate in its development every day.

HENRI Team - Excellence as a legacy

The men and women who work at HENRI are the company's greatest asset. I am proud to be able to count on experienced, committed and passionate teams every day, which are highly valued by our customers and enable us to meet all their requirements.

MICHAËL SHERMAN

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