ARCHITECTES STUDIO

What ARCHITECTES STUDIO does

ARCHITECTES STUDIO is a privately-held French architecture firm founded in 1990 by Gilles Gauvain and headquartered in Dracy-le-Fort, Saône-et-Loire, in the Burgundy region. The firm offers four core service lines: Construction Neuve (new construction), Urbanisme (urban planning), Réhabilitation et Rénovation (rehabilitation and renovation), and AMO/Maîtrise d'Oeuvre (project management assistance for public and private clients). It has developed particular domain specialization in wine estate architecture, delivering gravity-fed cuveries, vaulted stone cellars, tasting rooms, and integrated production facilities for prestigious Burgundy, Beaujolais, and Champagne estates including Domaine des Lambrays, Domaine Faiveley, Champagne Barons de Rothschild, and Château de Meursault.

The firm's underlying technical approach is grounded in the HQE (Haute Qualité Environnementale) methodology, with founder Gilles Gauvain holding the relevant HQE diploma from ENSA Paris La Villette since 2010. All projects target passive building standards and ecological water management. Beyond viticulture, the firm has delivered healthcare projects (EHPAD facilities, the 77,000 m² Centre Hospitalier de Chalon-sur-Saône with a €162M 2007-era budget), luxury hospitality (Hôtel COMO Le Montrachet), heritage property rehabilitation (Château de Meursault), and industrial/corporate work (Groupe Sobotram headquarters). The firm operates as a 5-person team (2 architects, 1 project manager, 1 administrative assistant, 1 draftsman) plus ad hoc partner architects and engineering consultancies depending on workload.

Revenue is generated through negotiated professional service fees for architectural design and project management, with project acquisition occurring via reputation, referrals, and competitive tenders for both public and private clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but is presumed to follow standard French architecture fee schedules tied to construction cost and project complexity. The firm is registered in Mâcon (RCS 379 408 321) and with the Ordre des Architectes de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (SO1899). It is owner-operated, privately held with no external investors, no subsidiaries, and no M&A history.

Name

ARCHITECTES STUDIO

Legal name

ARCHITECTES STUDIO

Website

https://architectes-studio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ARCHITECTES STUDIO is a privately-held French architecture firm in Burgundy, founded in 1990, specializing in wine estate (cuverie/cellar) design with HQE environmental standards. A 5-person team serving prestigious wine domaines, healthcare institutions, and luxury hospitality clients across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Wine estate architecture
• Building renovation services
• Urban planning design
• Project management consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Dracy-le-Fort

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Professional fees for architectural design, project management (Maîtrise d'Oeuvre), and AMO (Assistance à Maîtrise d'Ouvrage) services for construction, renovation, and rehabilitation projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ARCHITECTES STUDIO is a private architecture firm providing architectural design, urban planning, building rehabilitation and renovation, and project management (Maîtrise d'Oeuvre and AMO) services across Burgundy and Beaujolais. The firm holds deep specialization in wine estate infrastructure (cuveries, vaulted cellars, tasting rooms), healthcare facilities (EHPAD and hospitals), luxury hospitality projects, heritage property restoration, and contemporary residential construction, all designed under an HQE (Haute Qualité Environnementale) environmental quality approach.

Product overview

ARCHITECTES STUDIO is a traditional architecture firm offering a unified set of architectural and design services rather than a software product. The core offerings span four main service lines: Construction Neuve (new construction), Urbanisme (urban planning), Réhabilitation et Rénovation (rehabilitation and renovation), and AMO et Maîtrise d'Oeuvre Publique et Privée (project management). The firm has developed specialized expertise in wine domain infrastructure (cuveries, cellars, tasting rooms), healthcare facilities (EHPAD), hotel renovations, and heritage property restoration. Projects range from small private residences to large-scale industrial and institutional buildings, with a focus on the Burgundy region of France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Neuve (New Construction Architecture) New construction architecture services for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects, designed under the firm's HQE approach.
• Urbanisme (Urban Planning) Urban planning services for municipal and private development projects in the Burgundy region.
• Réhabilitation et Rénovation (Building Rehabilitation and Renovation) Building rehabilitation and renovation services, including historic property restoration and adaptive reuse projects.
• AMO et Maîtrise d'Oeuvre Publique et Privée (Project Management Assistance) Project management assistance (Assistance à Maîtrise d'Ouvrage) and design services (Maîtrise d'Oeuvre) for both public and private sector clients.
• Cuveries (Wine Production Facility Design) Specialized wine domain infrastructure design including gravity-fed cuveries, vaulted stone cellars, tasting rooms, and integrated production facilities for prestigious Burgundy and Beaujolais wine estates.
• EHPAD (Elderly Care Facility Design) Design and renovation of nursing homes and elderly care facilities, including restructuring, extensions, and specialized spaces such as PASA memory care units.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Independent Partner ArchitectsminorOthersThe firm works with independent architects as partners depending on workload and ongoing projects. Also collaborates with various engineering firms (BET) for structural and electrical work.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kardham Group: French architecture, interior design, and engineering consultancy with national coverage. Comparable as an integrated design firm active in commercial, hospitality, and workspace markets where Architectes Studio also operates.
• Jean-Paul Viguier et Associés: Established Parisian architecture firm covering commercial, hospitality, and large-scale urban projects. Larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities in hotels and corporate headquarters design relevant to Architectes Studio's portfolio.
• AIA Architectes: French architecture, engineering, and project management group with national reach across healthcare, education, and urban projects. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for healthcare and institutional mandates similar to Architectes Studio's hospital/EHPAD work.
• Architecture-Studio: Major French architecture practice with broad portfolio spanning cultural, institutional, and commercial buildings worldwide. Comparable as a French architecture firm of larger scale, but serves a much broader market than Architectes Studio's niche.
• Wilmotte & Associés: Established Parisian architecture firm covering cultural, residential, hospitality, and urban projects. Larger incumbent with overlapping competencies in heritage renovation and luxury hospitality design relevant to Architectes Studio's Hôtel COMO work.

Direct peers

• Patriarche: France-based architecture and engineering group with a long-standing presence in Burgundy and recognized expertise in wine estate, hospitality, and heritage renovation projects. Closest direct competitor given overlapping wine-architecture and Burgundy geography.
• Ameller & Dauphin: French architecture firm with deep experience in public buildings, healthcare facilities (hospitals/EHPAD), and renovations. Comparable because of overlapping healthcare and public-sector renovation expertise.
• Atelier Philippe Madec: Paris-based architecture practice specializing in sustainable, HQE-aligned, and bioclimatic design. Closely comparable to Architectes Studio's HQE/passive house approach and shared focus on environmental-quality design methodology.
• Atelier d'Architecture Dominique Coulon: Strasbourg-based firm known for cultural and public architecture with strong design identity. Comparable as a French independent architecture studio of similar scale competing for institutional and cultural briefs in similar price tiers.

Regional players

• Atelier Rolland & Associés: Burgundy/regional French architecture firm with experience in cultural and public-sector projects. Comparable as a regional peer with similar scale and Burgundy geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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