Record checked on 26 October 2026.
Atelier WOA
Architecture firm in Paris 19th · founded in 2012
Overview
Atelier WOA (Wood Oriented Architecture) is a Paris practice founded in 2012 by architects Samuel Poutoux and Rémi Crozat with construction economist Marc-Henri Maxit; Julien Dechanet became the fourth partner in 2019. Timber was its starting point, and it now designs mixed-material buildings meant to be reused or converted, often with Vincent Lavergne's office, and also has offices in Lyon and Strasbourg. Its work includes the Office national des forêts headquarters in Maisons-Alfort and La Tour Commune, a timber-concrete student tower in Paris.
- Founded
- 2012
- Team
- 10–19 (SIRENE headcount band)
- Projects
- 5
- Awards
- 0
The firm gives 2012 as its founding year; the company was registered in December 2011.
Other offices: Lyon · Strasbourg
Partners and founders
Samuel PoutouxFounding partner / Architect
Rémi CrozatFounding partner / Co-manager / Architect
Marc-Henri MaxitFounding partner / Co-manager / Construction economist
Julien DechanetPartner / Architect
Fields of work
Timber and mixed-material construction · Housing · Student residences · Offices and headquarters · Reversible and convertible buildings
Built work
Le Metropolitan housing (with Vincent Lavergne)
Rosny-sous-Bois · Housing and shopsL'Échappée media library and games library
Herblay-sur-Seine · Media libraryOffice national des forêts headquarters (with Vincent Lavergne)
Maisons-Alfort · Headquarters officesL'Industreet, industrial trades campus
Stains · Training campusFrequently asked questions
Where is Atelier WOA based?
The firm's address is 11 rue Carducci, 75019 Paris.
When was Atelier WOA founded?
It was founded in 2012.
How can I contact Atelier WOA?
You can reach the firm by phone on +33 1 42 06 15 60, by email at contact@atelier-woa.fr and through its website atelier-woa.fr.
What are the main projects of Atelier WOA?
Its built work includes La Tour Commune student residence (with Vincent Lavergne) (Paris (13th arr.), 2026), Le Metropolitan housing (with Vincent Lavergne) (Rosny-sous-Bois, 2024) and L'Échappée media library and games library (Herblay-sur-Seine, 2023).