Équerre d'argent – Culture, youth and sport 2020 Record checked on 25 October 2026.
LAN (Local Architecture Network)
Architecture firm in Paris 11th · founded in 2002
Overview
LAN (Local Architecture Network) was set up in Paris in 2002 by Benoît Jallon and Umberto Napolitano, who approach each commission through research into the city, building typologies and context. The office has built housing, cultural and public facilities across France, including the Maillon theatre in Strasbourg, which received the 2020 Équerre d'argent.
- Founded
- 2002
- Team
- ≈ 30
- Projects
- 7
- Awards
- 4
Partners and founders
Benoît JallonCo-founder / Partner
Umberto NapolitanoCo-founder / Partner
Fields of work
Housing · Cultural buildings · Public facilities · Urban regeneration · Heritage restoration
Built work
Minimum-security prison
Nanterre · Correctional facilityPolaris
Nantes · Housing towerCarré Lumière – 79 dwellings
Bègles · Housing40 housing units, Clichy-Batignolles (rue de Saussure)
Paris · HousingStudent residence, rue Pajol
Paris · Student housingEDF Archives Centre
Bure-Saudron · Archives buildingPrizes and awards
- 2020Équerre d'argent – Culture, youth and sport (Théâtre du Maillon)
- 2015EU Mies van der Rohe Award – nomination (Euravenir Tower, Lille)
- 2014International Architecture Award (Neue Hamburger Terrassen)
- 2011LEAF Award (EDF Archives Centre)
Frequently asked questions
Where is LAN (Local Architecture Network) based?
The firm's address is 47 rue Popincourt, 75011 Paris.
When was LAN (Local Architecture Network) founded?
It was founded in 2002.
How can I contact LAN (Local Architecture Network)?
You can reach the firm through its website lan-paris.com.
What are the main projects of LAN (Local Architecture Network)?
Its built work includes Théâtre du Maillon (Strasbourg, 2019), Minimum-security prison (Nanterre, 2019) and Polaris (Nantes, 2018).