Record checked on 26 October 2026.
Avantpropos Architectes
Architecture firm in Lille · founded in 1994
Overview
Avantpropos is a Lille architecture firm set up in 1994 by architects Emmanuel Dhenin and Stéphane Olivier, who still lead it. With about 80 staff and further offices in Cavaillon and Honfleur, it works mostly on public buildings won in competition, such as aquatic centres, fire stations, schools and cultural centres, as well as office headquarters in northern France and Provence.
- Founded
- 1994
- Team
- ≈ 80
- Projects
- 7
- Awards
- 1
Other offices: Cavaillon · Honfleur
Partners and founders
Emmanuel DheninCo-founder / Architect / Chairman of the board
Stéphane OlivierCo-founder / Architect / Managing director
Fields of work
Swimming pools and sports facilities · Schools · Offices and headquarters · Fire stations and public buildings · Cultural buildings
Built work
Stade nautique du Grand Arras
Saint-Laurent-Blangy · Water sports centreLogista Hometech headquarters
Arras · Office headquartersForum du Département du Nord
Lille · Government officesHOPE office building
Villeneuve-d'Ascq · OfficesMine 2 Culture cultural centre
Oignies · Media library, music school and auditoriumLens fire and rescue centre
Lens · Fire stationPrizes and awards
- 2022Pyramide du Bâtiment Bas Carbone, Pyramides d'Argent Hauts-de-France (FPI), with developer Aventim, for HOPE
Frequently asked questions
Where is Avantpropos Architectes based?
The firm's address is 51 boulevard de Belfort, 59000 Lille.
When was Avantpropos Architectes founded?
It was founded in 1994.
How can I contact Avantpropos Architectes?
You can reach the firm by phone on +33 3 20 62 10 00, by email at avantpropos@avantpropos.com and through its website avantpropos.com.
What are the main projects of Avantpropos Architectes?
Its built work includes Aqualens aquatic centre (with BVL Architectes) (Lens, 2023), Stade nautique du Grand Arras (Saint-Laurent-Blangy, 2023) and Logista Hometech headquarters (Arras, 2023).