Competition highlights transformations

The third edition of the Archi Jeunes competition, organized by Valode & Pistre, focused on the theme "Transformations." Winning projects were revealed in October 2026, with six prizes awarded across three different sites, two per location.

First prize details

First prize winners received a 5,000 € scholarship shared among team members, while second prize winners received 3,000 € shared among their teams. Each site had two prize-winning projects, reflecting diverse approaches to reimagining existing spaces.

Military site transformed into maritime campus

At Caserne Montlaur – Bonifacio, the first prize went to La Citadelle de la Mer by Lilou Lobry, Laura Saison, and Sophie Wauquier. Their project converts the former military site into a campus focused on maritime professions and marine biology, repurposing existing structures for new functions.

Cultural and residential renewal at military site

The second prize at Caserne Montlaur – Bonifacio was awarded to Trà Mezu by Antonio Rodriguez, Alex Sionneau, and Ulysse Torres. This project reimagines the site as a living, cultural hub, proposing a pedestrian path, a cultural center, and 43 housing units, with 94.5% of existing materials preserved or reused.

Glass tower reinvented for modern challenges

At Tour Atlantique La Défense, Puteaux, the first prize went to No Skincare by Nazca Bize, Isshaaq Pohrun, and Victoire Bouillot. Their project addresses modern issues like extreme heat and energy efficiency, proposing a dual strategy to adapt the iconic glass tower for new uses.

Adaptable vertical urban infrastructure

The second prize at Tour Atlantique La Défense, Puteaux was awarded to Habiter Le Vertical by Adrien Gaillard and Tristan Sengsavanh. This project transforms the tower into a flexible urban structure, preserving the original building while introducing mixed-use spaces and a public rooftop garden.

Tobacco factory becomes cinema hub

At Usine France Tabac Sarlat-La-Canéda, the first prize was awarded to La Manufacture Du 7e Art by Enzo Giramelli and Thomas Moucheron. Their project reuses the former tobacco factory as a cinema city, featuring a hostel, cinema club, training center, and open-air screening areas.

Factory turned into reuse and education center

The second prize at Usine France Tabac Sarlat-La-Canéda was awarded to La Réusine by Baptiste Dintilhac, Simon Lesquelen, and Edouard Michel. This project reimagines the factory as a regional reuse platform, emphasizing circular architecture and sustainable practices through a mix of education, housing, and material reuse.