Grand Prix National de l'Ingénierie 2017 Record checked on 26 October 2026.
Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW)
Architecture firm in Paris 4th · founded in 1981
Overview
This is the Paris office of Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the practice Renzo Piano founded in 1981 with studios in Genoa and Paris; it has been based at 34 rue des Archives in the Marais since 1992. Its French company is chaired by partner Elisabetta Trezzani, with Philippe Goubet as managing director. Work in France includes the rue de Meaux housing in Paris, the Cité Internationale in Lyon, the gatehouse and monastery at Ronchamp and the Paris courthouse, which won the Équerre d'argent in 2017.
- Founded
- 1981
- Team
- 50–99
- Projects
- 6
- Awards
- 6
Renzo Piano set up RPBW in 1981 with offices in Genoa and Paris; the Paris office has been at rue des Archives since 1992 and its French company was registered in 2000.
Other offices: Genoa
Partners and founders
Renzo PianoFounding Partner
Elisabetta TrezzaniPartner, President of the Board; President of the French company
Philippe GoubetPartner, Managing Director of the Paris and Genoa offices
Antoine ChaayaPartner / Director
Joost MoolhuijzenPartner / Director
Fields of work
Cultural buildings · Public and judicial buildings · Offices · Housing · Renovation of existing buildings
Built work
Maison des Avocats (Paris Bar Association building)
Paris · Offices and training centreParis Courthouse
Paris · CourthouseRonchamp Gatehouse and Monastery
Ronchamp · Visitor centre and monasteryCité Internationale
Lyon · Mixed-use district and convention centreRue de Meaux housing
Paris · Social housingPrizes and awards
- 2021Trophées Eiffel, steel architecture award (Maison des Avocats)
- 2020Grand Prix SIMI, new office building under 10,000 m² (Maison des Avocats)
- 2017Équerre d'argent (Paris Courthouse)
- 2017Grand Prix National de l'Ingénierie (Paris Courthouse)
- 2013Special Mention of the Jury, Le Moniteur (Ronchamp Gatehouse and Monastery)
- 1991Équerre d'argent (Rue de Meaux housing)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) based?
The firm's address is 34 rue des Archives, 75004 Paris.
When was Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) founded?
It was founded in 1981.
How can I contact Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW)?
You can reach the firm by phone on +33 1 44 61 49 00, by email at france@rpbw.com and through its website rpbw.com.
What are the main projects of Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW)?
Its built work includes Pathé Palace (renovation) (Paris, 2024), Maison des Avocats (Paris Bar Association building) (Paris, 2019) and Paris Courthouse (Paris, 2017).