French National Grand Prize for Architecture 2022 Record checked on 26 October 2026.
Atelier d'architecture Philippe Prost
Architecture firm in Paris · founded in 1993
Overview
Atelier d'architecture Philippe Prost (AAPP) is a Paris practice founded in 1993 by Philippe Prost, an architect, urban planner and historian of fortifications who teaches at the Paris-Belleville school of architecture. He works with his long-time associate Catherine Seyler and, since 2019, with partners Gaël Lesterlin and Lucas Monsaingeon. The practice focuses on contemporary work on historic buildings and places of memory, from the Vauban citadel on Belle-Île-en-Mer to the Monnaie de Paris and the Ring of Remembrance at Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, and received the Grand Prix national de l'architecture in 2022.
- Founded
- 1993
- Team
- ≈ 30
- Projects
- 5
- Awards
- 5
Practice founded in Paris in 1993; the current company was registered in 2006.
Partners and founders
Philippe ProstFounder / Architect and urban planner
Catherine SeylerPartner, head of heritage work
Gaël LesterlinPartner
Lucas MonsaingeonPartner
Fields of work
Heritage restoration · Conversion of historic buildings · Memorials · Cultural venues · Urban and harbour public spaces
Built work
Monnaie de Paris (rehabilitation, MétaLmorphoses programme)
Paris · Rehabilitation of a historic monument and museumCité des Électriciens (rehabilitation)
Bruay-la-Buissière · Mining housing estate converted into a heritage centreRing of Remembrance, international memorial of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
Ablain-Saint-Nazaire · First World War memorialVauban citadel, Belle-Île-en-Mer (restoration and enhancement)
Le Palais · Restoration of a fortressPrizes and awards
- 2022French National Grand Prize for Architecture
- 2018Gubbio Prize – Cité des Électriciens
- 2017Geste d'or – Cité des Électriciens
- 2016RIBA International Award for Excellence – Ring of Remembrance
- 2014Équerre d'argent, Culture category – Ring of Remembrance
Frequently asked questions
Where is Atelier d'architecture Philippe Prost based?
The firm's address is Paris.
When was Atelier d'architecture Philippe Prost founded?
It was founded in 1993.
How can I contact Atelier d'architecture Philippe Prost?
You can reach the firm through its website prost-architectes.com.
What are the main projects of Atelier d'architecture Philippe Prost?
Its built work includes Lille Chamber of Commerce and Industry (restructuring) (Lille, 2018), Monnaie de Paris (rehabilitation, MétaLmorphoses programme) (Paris, 2017) and Cité des Électriciens (rehabilitation) (Bruay-la-Buissière, 2017).