What NA ARCHITECTURE does

NA Architecture is a Grenoble-based architectural design firm founded in 2014 (with project documentation dating to 2010) that specializes in sustainable construction, material reuse (réemploi), participatory design, and circular economy approaches to building. The 5-person practice operates from 8 rue Duployé in Grenoble, France, and serves a primarily public-sector clientele in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, alongside non-profit/cultural organizations and individual private residential clients. Its core service offerings span full architectural design (programming through construction administration), rehabilitation and conversion of existing buildings, community facility design (health centers, schools, social services), and participatory architecture delivered through collaborative workshops with future users.

The firm's underlying methodology is built around three differentiating practices: (1) systematic material reuse through selective deconstruction, material banking, and reintegration — achieving documented outcomes such as 70% reused materials and reinstallation of cellulose insulation on the Village 2 santé surélévation; (2) participatory design processes that involve future users, volunteers, and community members in both conception and construction (e.g., 80% self-construction on Grrrnd Zéro Böhlen, 2019); and (3) local bio-sourced construction using communal forest timber processed via mobile sawmill, charring preservation, straw insulation, and cellulose. Notable completed projects include the 1,885 m² reconversion of a former paper mill into associative space (Grrrnd Zéro Böhlen), the 396 m² Village 2 santé community health center in wood and straw, the 150 m² Curienne school canteen built from 25 m³ of communal forest wood, and the 10,444 m² Cadran Solaire deconstruction AMO engagement for EPFL du Dauphiné. The firm has also contributed to academic teaching at ENSA Grenoble and UGA-Phitem, and co-authored the 2022 industry publication 'Réemploi, architecture et construction' (Le Moniteur).

NA Architecture generates revenue through project-based professional services fees, billed on a per-project basis negotiated with public clients via competitive tenders and with private clients via direct commissions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and there is no evidence of external funding, institutional investment, or venture capital involvement. The firm maintains a broad consortium-based delivery model, partnering with collectives (Pourquoi Pas?!, Glaneurs de Possible[s], Collectif Etc), academic institutions (ENSA Grenoble), forestry bodies (ONF, Fibois Isère, Parc des Bauges), and engineering consultancies (Girus, Sinequanon', B3D Construction, ADRET, SORAETEC, Boisconseil, Salto) to execute larger mandates including the EPFL du Dauphiné headquarters competition consortium.

Name

NA ARCHITECTURE

Legal name

NA ! Architecture

Website

https://na-architecture.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NA Architecture is a 5-person Grenoble-based architecture firm specializing in sustainable construction, material reuse (réemploi), participatory design, and bio-sourced building. It serves French public-sector, non-profit, and private residential clients across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB)

Keywords

• Sustainable architecture
• Material reuse design
• Participatory architecture
• Eco-construction services
• Building rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Grenoble

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Architecture Services: Project-based architectural services including design, project management, and construction supervision for public and private clients. Revenue generated through consulting fees, design contracts, and ongoing project engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NA Architecture is a Grenoble-based architecture firm providing full-service architectural design, project management, and construction supervision for public institutions, municipalities, non-profits, and private clients. The firm specializes in sustainable construction, material reuse (réemploi), participatory co-design processes, and ecological building using local timber, straw insulation, and reclaimed materials. Projects span new construction, conversion of historic/industrial buildings, and high-performance passive buildings.

Product overview

NA Architecture is a Grenoble-based architectural design firm offering comprehensive architecture services. Their portfolio includes residential (individual houses, apartments), community facilities (health centers, schools, social centers), cultural spaces (concert halls, associative spaces), and commercial projects (restaurants, shops). The firm specializes in sustainable architecture with a strong focus on material reuse (réemploi), rehabilitation of existing buildings, and participatory design processes. Their projects span new construction, conversion of historic buildings (barns, industrial sites), and extensive renovations using eco-friendly materials including local wood, straw insulation, and reclaimed materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services
• Sustainable Reuse Architecture
• Rehabilitation and Conversion Projects
• Community Health Center Design
• Participatory Architecture

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of materials reused in Grrrnd Zéro Böhlen project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• GiruscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBET TCE mandataire (structural engineering) collaborating with NA on déchèteries project across 22 sites for Grenoble-Alpes Métropole.
• Sinequanon'supportingTechnology or IntegrationLandscape architecture firm partnering with NA on déchèteries project for landscaping aspects.
• Collectif Pourquoi Pas?!coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective co-organizing workshops and participatory projects with NA, including Grrrnd Zéro Böhlen and other community projects.
• Glaneurs de Possible[s]coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective collaborating on participatory architecture and material reuse projects, including Grrrnd Zéro Böhlen, workshops, and event installations.
• B3D ConstructionsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company prefabricating wood-straw wall components for Village 2 santé community health center project.
• Fibois IsèresupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional wood industry association organizing site visits and promoting local wood construction projects including Village 2 santé.
• EPFL du DauphinécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic land development organization partnered with NA as AMO for circular economy on Cadran Solaire deconstruction project and new headquarters construction.
• Silo ArchitectessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborating with NA on Magasin des Horizons architectural permanence study.
• CabestansupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborating with NA on Magasin des Horizons architectural permanence study.
• Atelier de la placecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead architecture firm in consortium with NA for EPFL du Dauphiné headquarters competition project.
• ADRETsupportingTechnology or IntegrationThermal engineering consultant in consortium for EPFL du Dauphiné headquarters project.
• SORAETECsupportingTechnology or IntegrationConcrete structure engineering consultant in consortium for EPFL du Dauphiné headquarters project.
• BoisconseilsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWood structure engineering consultant in consortium for EPFL du Dauphiné headquarters project.
• CCG (économie)supportingTechnology or IntegrationQuantity surveying consultant in consortium for EPFL du Dauphiné headquarters project.
• UNBEVERDEsupportingTechnology or IntegrationVRD (roads and utilities) consultant in consortium for EPFL du Dauphiné headquarters project.
• SaltosupportingTechnology or IntegrationAcoustic engineering consultant in consortium for EPFL du Dauphiné headquarters project.
• Collectif EtcsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective collaborating with NA on La Piscine habitat solutions project for Les Arpenteurs association.
• Eco-système ConstructionsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company implementing exterior thermal insulation and cladding work on rehabilitation projects.
• Pollen ConstructionsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWood frame construction company for La Maison de Gilles et Huguette project, including zinc work and exterior carpentry.
• Les ArpenteurscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-disciplinary team of architects, sociologists, and urban planners organizing habitat debates and implementing La Piscine project for precariously housed individuals.
• ONF (Office National des Forêts)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational forestry office partnering with NA on Curienne project for communal forest wood sourcing.
• Parc régional des BaugessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional nature park partnering with NA on Curienne school canteen project for communal wood construction.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• LAN Architecture: French architecture firm with public-sector, cultural, and sustainable projects at significant scale — comparable to NA in design philosophy and target market, with substantially greater capacity.
• Dominique Perrault Architecture: Established French architecture firm with projects across cultural, urban, and public sectors — a broader incumbent whose portfolio of large-scale sustainable public commissions positions it as a competitor for the larger mandates NA aspires to.
• Henning Larsen: International architecture firm with a strong sustainability agenda and public-sector portfolio — represents the broader-incumbent class of established firms entering the sustainable design space at scale.
• Architecture-Studio: Major French architecture practice with a broad portfolio including cultural, educational, and sustainable public buildings — a larger incumbent competing in similar public-sector RFPs across France.

Direct peers

• Atelier du Pont: Paris-based architecture studio known for sustainable design, bio-sourced materials, and community-oriented projects — closely comparable to NA in emphasis on ecological construction and contextual design.
• Encore Heureux: Paris-based architecture practice specializing in circular economy, material reuse (réemploi), and participatory design — directly comparable to NA Architecture in domain specialization and approach, though operating at a larger scale and national scope.
• Collectif Etc: French collective of architects working on participatory construction, material reuse, and community-driven projects — directly comparable to NA's participatory design approach and an existing collaborative partner (La Piscine project).
• Atelier Madec: French architecture studio led by Philippe Madec with deep expertise in sustainable, ecological, and bio-sourced architecture — closely aligned with NA's eco-construction methodology and public-sector orientation.
• Bellastock: French architecture and research platform pioneering material reuse, deconstruction protocols, and circular construction — overlapping with NA's réemploi methodology and participatory construction ethos across French territory.

Emerging players

• Kéré Architecture: Internationally recognized practice combining local materials, community participation, and sustainable design — overlaps with NA's bio-sourced and participatory ethos, though operating at international scale and recognition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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