Record checked on 25 October 2026.
Encore Heureux
Architecture firm in Paris 19th · founded in 2001
Overview
Encore Heureux is a Paris collective of architects, active since 2001, that champions material reuse, frugal construction and the reinvention of existing buildings as shared places. Alongside cultural venues, third places and housing, it curated the French pavilion at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale and the influential 'Matière Grise' exhibition on reuse.
- Founded
- 2001
- Team
- ≈ 32
- Projects
- 8
- Awards
- 1
Collective active since 2001.
Other offices: Marseille · Mayotte · Clichy-sous-Bois
Partners and founders
Nicola DelonCo-founder / Partner
Sébastien EymardManaging Partner
Sonia VuManaging Partner
Julien ChoppinCo-founder (left in 2021)
Fields of work
Material reuse and circular construction · Cultural venues and third places · Rehabilitation of existing buildings · Exhibitions and scenography · Housing
Built work
La Canopée – Michelin headquarters
Clermont-Ferrand · OfficesCinéma Grand Central
Colomiers · CinemaLa Grande Halle
Colombelles · Third place (conversion)Lieux Infinis – French Pavilion, Venice Biennale
Venice, Italy · ExhibitionPavillon Circulaire
Paris · Demonstration pavilionCiné 32
Auch · CinemaPetit Bain
Paris · Floating cultural venuePrizes and awards
- 2021Trophées Bâtiments Circulaires – tertiary renovation (La Grande Halle de Colombelles)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Encore Heureux based?
The firm's address is 104 rue d'Aubervilliers, 75019 Paris.
When was Encore Heureux founded?
It was founded in 2001.
How can I contact Encore Heureux?
You can reach the firm by phone on +33 1 53 19 09 36, by email at contact@encoreheureux.org and through its website encoreheureux.org.
What are the main projects of Encore Heureux?
Its built work includes Hôtel Pasteur (Rennes, 2021), La Canopée – Michelin headquarters (Clermont-Ferrand, 2021) and Cinéma Grand Central (Colomiers, 2021).