Tectoniques

Overview

Founded in Lyon in 1991, Tectoniques combines architects and engineers in a single practice built around resource-efficient, prefabricated and largely timber construction. It designs schools, housing, and cultural and sports buildings across France, and also has offices in Paris and Bordeaux.

Founded: 1991
Team: ≈ 48
Projects: 7
Awards: 5

Founded in 1991 by four partners; engineering arm added in 2013; new partners since 2022.

Other offices: Paris · Bordeaux

Partners and founders

Charley DamontPartner / Structural engineer

Lucas JollivetPartner / Architect

Clément LebourgeoisPartner / Architect

Mayeul MounaudPartner / Cost economist

Robert WeitzPartner / Architect

Fields of work

Timber and low-carbon construction · Schools · Housing · Cultural and sports facilities · Health and elderly care

Built work

2023

Jacqueline Auriol and Jean Jaurès school groups

Le Bourget · Schools

2018

Hubert Reeves elementary school

Champagnole · Primary school

2017

Biodiversarium

Banyuls-sur-Mer · Marine science visitor centre

2015

Hacine Cherifi gymnasium

Rillieux-la-Pape · Gymnasium

2013

Aquaterra environment centre

Hénin-Beaumont · Environmental education centre

2010

Thermal spa centre

Balaruc-les-Bains · Thermal spa

2004

Maison du Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura (rehabilitation and extension)

Lajoux · Visitor centre

Prizes and awards

2024Prix régional de la construction bois, Fibois Île-de-France (Le Bourget schools)
2023Remarkable Contemporary Architecture label (Maison du parc du Haut-Jura)
2019Prix national de la construction bois (Hubert Reeves school)
2018Prix national du logement, Académie d'architecture
2015WAN Award – Wood (Hacine Cherifi gymnasium)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tectoniques based?

The firm's address is 130B rue Baraban, 69003 Lyon.

When was Tectoniques founded?

It was founded in 1991.

How can I contact Tectoniques?

You can reach the firm by phone on +33 4 78 30 06 56, by email at tectoniques@tectoniques.com and through its website tectoniques.com.

What are the main projects of Tectoniques?

Its built work includes Jacqueline Auriol and Jean Jaurès school groups (Le Bourget, 2023), Hubert Reeves elementary school (Champagnole, 2018) and Biodiversarium (Banyuls-sur-Mer, 2017).