Record checked on 26 October 2026.

Architectures Amiot-Lombard

Architecture firm in Besançon · founded in 1999

Overview

Architectures Amiot-Lombard is a Besançon practice led by Rachel Amiot and Vincent Lombard, who both graduated from the Nancy school of architecture in 1990 and formed their partnership in 1999. It works mainly in Franche-Comté, on public buildings, schools, conversions of existing buildings and public spaces, often in timber. Its conversion of the presbytery in Lantenne-Vertière won second prize at the 2017 National Timber Construction Prize.

Founded
1999
Team
≈ 8
Projects
7
Awards
7

The firm's site gives no founding date; the partnership company (SCP) was registered in January 1999, and Vincent Lombard had practised under his own name since 1995.

Partners and founders

Rachel AmiotPartner and co-manager / Architect
Vincent LombardPartner and co-manager / Architect

Fields of work

Public facilities · Schools and training buildings · Rehabilitation and conversion · Timber construction · Public space and landscape

Built work

2023

Lycée Paul-Émile Victor workshops

Champagnole · Vocational school workshops
2021

Maison du Comté (visitor centre and offices of the Comté cheese board)

Poligny · Visitor centre and offices
2018

Carrosserie Ligier body shop

Valdahon · Workshop
2015

Presbytery conversion (childminders' centre, community rooms and library)

Lantenne-Vertière · Conversion to community facilities
2013

Le 19 regional contemporary art centre (facade and forecourt)

Montbéliard · Art centre refurbishment
2012

Besançon-Est fire and rescue station

Chalezeule · Fire station
2012

Le Gounefay four-season tourism complex

Pontarlier · Tourism and leisure facility

Prizes and awards

  • 2025Jura architecture and planning awards, jury's favourite and public vote (Maison du Comté, Poligny)
  • 2021National Timber Construction Prize, finalist (Maison du Comté, Poligny)
  • 2017National Timber Construction Prize, 2nd prize (presbytery conversion, Lantenne-Vertière)
  • 2016Venice Architecture Biennale, mention (Dalle de la Plaine car park conversion, Cachan)
  • 2015Franche-Comté Regional Architecture Awards, jury's favourite (Le 19 CRAC, Montbéliard; Besançon-Est fire station)
  • 2005Grand Est Architecture Prize, winner (Ferme des Marcassins, Villers-le-Sec; La Planche pharmacy, Plancher-Bas)
  • 2000Le Moniteur Urban Design Prize, winner (Place de la Liberté, Lons-le-Saunier)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Architectures Amiot-Lombard based?

The firm's address is 20 rue Bertrand, 25000 Besançon.

When was Architectures Amiot-Lombard founded?

It was founded in 1999.

How can I contact Architectures Amiot-Lombard?

You can reach the firm by phone on +33 3 81 50 55 30, by email at architectures-amiot-lombard@wanadoo.fr and through its website amiot-lombard.com.

What are the main projects of Architectures Amiot-Lombard?

Its built work includes Lycée Paul-Émile Victor workshops (Champagnole, 2023), Maison du Comté (visitor centre and offices of the Comté cheese board) (Poligny, 2021) and Carrosserie Ligier body shop (Valdahon, 2018).