Thibaud Babled Architectes Urbanistes

What Thibaud Babled Architectes Urbanistes does

Thibaud Babled Architectes Urbanistes is a Paris-based architectural and urban planning practice founded in 2011 by architect Thibaud Babled, trained at Istituto Universitario di Architettura di Venezia (IUAV). Operating as a SARL d'architecture (registered capital €10,000, SIREN 537 664 153) with offices in Paris (39 Rue des Grands Champs, 75020) and Bayonne (38 bis rue Charles Floquet, 64100), the firm delivers integrated architectural design, urban planning, and maîtrise d'œuvre services across residential, educational, childcare, healthcare, and public-space typologies. Project scale ranges from approximately 600 m2 (Paris Sedaine nursery) to 14,700 m2 (Paris Batignolles mixed programme). The firm serves three primary client segments: French municipalities and public administrations (Ville de Paris, Communes d'Épinay-sur-Seine, Bidart, Rehon), social housing operators and public developers (SIEMP, Paris Habitat, INLI, 3F Résidences, RIVP, Emerige), and private property developers (LinkCity, Bâtiplaine PCH). Its core methodology rests on a proprietary "Ville-Nature" (City-Nature Balance) design philosophy integrating bioclimatic design, biosourced materials, wood construction, and HQE/NF Habitat HQE/Effinergie+/E3C1 environmental certifications aligned with French regulatory frameworks (RT2012, RE2020, Plan Climat Ville de Paris).

Revenue is generated exclusively through professional services fees on commissioned projects, won either via participation in French public architectural competitions (concours) or via direct appointments from private developers. Pricing is per-commission and not publicly disclosed. The firm typically serves as lead architect (mandataire), assembling project teams with specialist engineering BET partners (SIBAT, EVP, ALBDO, FORR, Éléments/Bougon/Arcadis, etc.) and landscape architects (VPEAS, Les Rondeaux, MOSAIC). Marketing channels are limited to a portfolio website, competition wins, publications, exhibitions, and the founder's teaching position at ENSA Paris La Villette. As of 2024, the agency reorganized into Thibaud Babled Architectures Architectes Associés with collegial direction shared by Babled and Thomas Pradère. The firm has won multiple French and European recognitions, including the Prix de l'Équerre d'Argent (2013 mention, 2018 nomination), Grand Prix du Jury Argent Victoires du Paysage (2018), and EUROPAN 3 laureate.

Name

Thibaud Babled Architectes Urbanistes

Legal name

THIBAUD BABLED ARCHITECTE URBANISTE

Website

https://babled.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thibaud Babled Architectes Urbanistes is a Paris-based architecture and urban planning practice founded in 2011 that designs sustainable, low-carbon housing, schools, nurseries, public spaces, and mixed-use programmes for French municipalities, social housing operators, and private developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Urban Planning Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

Keywords

• Sustainable architecture
• Urban planning
• Social housing design
• Low-carbon construction
• Bioclimatic design

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural and Urban Planning Services: The firm earns revenue through fees for architectural design, urban planning, and project management services on commissioned projects. Revenue is project-based, derived from public tenders and private development commissions in France. The firm is organized as a SARL with capital of €10,000 and SIREN 537 664 153.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Thibaud Babled Architectes Urbanistes is a Paris-based architecture and urban planning firm delivering comprehensive design services across mixed-use developments, social and student housing, schools, nurseries, healthcare facilities, and public spaces in France. The firm integrates sustainable design methodologies—HQE certification, RE2020 and RT2012 thermal compliance, BBC, Effinergie+, E2C1, and E3C1 standards—along with low-carbon wood construction, biosourced materials, and BIM Level 2 delivery. Revenue is generated through project-based professional fees commissioned via French public tenders and direct private developer appointments.

Product overview

Thibaud Babled Architectes Urbanistes is a Paris-based architectural and urban planning firm offering comprehensive design services across multiple building typologies. The firm operates as a unified practice rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, delivering architectural services including mixed-use developments, daycare/crèche facilities, social housing, student residences, educational institutions, public spaces, and healthcare facilities. All projects emphasize environmental sustainability through HQE certification, low-carbon wood construction, and compliance with French thermal standards (RT2012, RE2020). The firm has received recognition including the Prix de l'Équerre d'Argent nominations and Victoires du Paysage awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mixed-Use Development Projects

Quantifiable outcome

• HQE environmental certification achieved on multiple projects (Paris Jouffroy Ecole, Goustranville Centre Equin, Ivry Confluence, Epinay Bouchet)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SIBAT (BET TCE)coreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing structural and environmental engineering partner, appearing on multiple projects including Paris Jouffroy Ecole, Paris Sedaine Crèche, Paris Hôpital Saint-Joseph Foyer, and Nantes Haluchère. SIBAT provides BET (Bureau d'Études Techniques) services covering all technical fields in the projects.
• ECOTECH BETcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner on the Paris Jouffroy Ecole project (2006), providing BET services alongside the architecture team.
• EVPcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner on Paris Jouffroy Ecole, providing structural or environmental engineering services.
• K ArchitectescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-architect on the Goustranville Centre Équin international equestrian campus project (6,700 m2, €22M). K Architectes serves as co-master d'œuvre alongside Thibaud Babled.
• VOLGA / ALTO / KEPHREN / BMF / ALTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering and specialist consultant team assembled for the Goustranville Centre Équin project, covering landscape, structural, environmental, and specialist equestrian facility design.
• SNC LavalincoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering partner on Paris Orteaux social housing project, providing technical engineering services.
• RFR ÉlémentscoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialist engineering partner on Paris Orteaux project, providing facade and building envelope expertise.
• Ignacio PregocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-architect on the Paris Batignolles mixed programme (14,700 m2, €25.75M), working alongside Thibaud Babled as joint maîtrise d'œuvre.
• Élements / Bougon / Arcadis / Delta / ViviecoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering and specialist consultant team on the Paris Batignolles programme, including structural engineering (Élements, Bougon), environmental consulting (Arcadis), and specialist MEP services (Delta, Vivie).
• ASPHALT (Associé) / Les Rondeaux / SolabcoreTechnology or IntegrationProject team for Noisy-le-Grand mixed housing (120 units, €16M). Asphalt serves as associated architect, Les Rondeaux as landscape architect, and Solab possibly as environmental or specialist consultant.
• SIBAT / Accord Acoustique / GéoteccoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering team for Nantes Haluchère mixed programme: SIBAT for general BET, Accord Acoustique for acoustic engineering, and Géotec for geotechnical services.
• ALBDO / VPEAS / FORRcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering and landscape team on the Ivry Confluence housing project (51 units, €7M): ALBDO and FORR as engineering consultants and VPEAS as landscape architect.
• Joseph Andueza / AEU / Ingecobat / IMScoreTechnology or IntegrationProject team for the Anglet Maharin eco-district and riverfront park (10 ha, €3.6M): Joseph Andueza as possibly lead consultant, AEU for environmental/urban assessment, Ingecobat for structural engineering, IMS for VRD/infrastructure engineering.
• VPEAS / AT3E / BERIMcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering and landscape team for Montreuil Lagny housing project (65 units): VPEAS as landscape architect, AT3E and BERIM as technical engineering consultants.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Encore Heureux: Paris architecture and construction firm specializing in reuse, low-carbon construction, and temporary architecture. Comparable sustainability credentials and French public sector footprint.
• ECDM Architectes: Paris-based architecture practice with portfolio spanning social housing, schools, and urban regeneration across France. Comparable in scale, sustainability focus, and concours-driven public sector engagement.
• LAN Architecture: Paris-based architecture firm with a strong sustainable and bioclimatic design focus, operating across mixed-use, office, and housing projects in France. Comparable in scale and typological mix to Thibaud Babled, and competes for similar public/private tenders.
• Atelier Roland Schweitzer: Renowned Paris-based urban planning and architecture practice with strong social mixity and public infrastructure focus. Comparable philosophical grounding (urbanism, social diversity) and concours approach.
• King Kong Architects: Paris-based architecture firm with similar housing, mixed-use, and public project portfolio; comparable in size and French public sector client base.
• Barthélémy Griño Architectes: Paris-based architecture practice active in social housing, education, and urban renewal across France. Competes for similar public tenders and shares HQE/environmental certification expertise.

Broad incumbents

• Snøhetta: Internationally recognized architecture and landscape firm with strong sustainability credentials and public sector commissions. Larger incumbent operating in adjacent sustainable-design space.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Globally active architecture firm with sustainability focus; represents a much larger incumbent in the broader sustainable design space, occasionally competing for large mixed-use and public commissions.

Emerging players

• Agence Ter (landscape/urbanism): Leading French landscape architecture and urban planning firm with comparable public sector footprint and sustainability credentials; partially overlaps on landscape and urbanism commissions like the Anglet Maharin project.
• Tectône (landscape architecture): Paris-based landscape architecture firm with public space and riverfront park experience, comparable to the firm's landscape/urbanism commissions such as Bidart Place Atchoarena.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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