Équerre d'argent, culture, youth and sport category 2015 Record checked on 26 October 2026.
Atelier Stéphane Fernandez
Architecture firm in Aix-en-Provence · founded in 2005
Formerly Atelier Fernandez & Serres
Overview
Atelier Stéphane Fernandez is an Aix-en-Provence practice led by architect Stéphane Fernandez, who also teaches at the Marseille school of architecture. Founded in 2005 as Atelier Fernandez & Serres, it designs public buildings and housing across France and describes its work as a "silent architecture". Its Cour et Jardin cultural centre in Vertou won the 2015 Équerre d'argent in the culture, youth and sport category.
- Founded
- 2005
- Team
- —
- Projects
- 6
- Awards
- 7
Founded in 2005 as Atelier Fernandez & Serres with Ivry Serres; it took its current name after the two partners separated in 2019.
Partners and founders
Stéphane FernandezFounder / Architect
Fields of work
Public facilities · Schools and childcare · Cultural buildings · Housing · Student residences
Built work
Espace Arbois Duranne
Aix-en-Provence · Multipurpose halls and leisure centreCour et Jardin cultural centre
Vertou · Cultural centreInternational accommodation centre, Banyuls-sur-Mer Oceanological Observatory
Banyuls-sur-Mer · Student and researcher residenceAppart'City Marseille Euromed
Marseille · Serviced residenceAlbert Camus Media Library
Carnoux-en-Provence · Media libraryPrizes and awards
- 2019International Architecture Award, Chicago Athenaeum (Jacqueline de Romilly School)
- 2015Équerre d'argent, culture, youth and sport category (Cour et Jardin, Vertou)
- 2013EU Mies van der Rohe Award (nominee)
- 2008Grand Prix départemental de l'architecture et du paysage (Albert Camus Media Library)
- 2008World Architecture Festival (finalist)
- 2004Nouveaux albums des jeunes architectes (NAJA), Ministry of Culture
- 2004Prix de la première œuvre, Le Moniteur (nominee)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Atelier Stéphane Fernandez based?
The firm's address is 795 chemin de Capeau, 13100 Aix-en-Provence.
When was Atelier Stéphane Fernandez founded?
It was founded in 2005.
How can I contact Atelier Stéphane Fernandez?
You can reach the firm by phone on +33 4 42 99 37 14, by email at administration@fernandez-stephane.com and through its website atelier-stephane-fernandez.com.
What are the main projects of Atelier Stéphane Fernandez?
Its built work includes Jacqueline de Romilly School (Cannes, 2018), Espace Arbois Duranne (Aix-en-Provence, 2014) and Cour et Jardin cultural centre (Vertou, 2014).