Record checked on 25 October 2026.
Studio Odile Decq
Architecture firm in Paris 3rd · founded in 1979
Overview
Odile Decq's Paris studio is recognised for a bold, dynamic architecture, often marked by black, that blends engineering, art and design. Beyond buildings, it designs interiors, furniture and objects, and Decq also founded the Confluence architecture school in Lyon.
- Founded
- 1979
- Team
- ≈ 15
- Projects
- 8
- Awards
- 6
Practice opened in 1979; ODBC with Benoît Cornette from 1985; Studio Odile Decq since 2013. A company registered in 2026 lists 24 rue Meslay, 75003 Paris.
Partners and founders
Odile DecqFounder / Principal architect
Fields of work
Museums and cultural buildings · Interior architecture · Furniture and product design · Housing · Offices and headquarters
Built work
Fangshan Tangshan National Geopark Museum
Nanjing, China · MuseumRésidence Saint-Ange
Seyssins · Artists' residenceGL Events headquarters
Lyon · Corporate headquartersFRAC Bretagne
Rennes · Contemporary art centreL'Opéra Restaurant, Palais Garnier
Paris · RestaurantMACRO – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome (extension)
Rome, Italy · Museum extensionBanque Populaire de l'Ouest
Rennes · Bank headquartersPrizes and awards
- 2017Architizer A+Awards Lifetime Achievement
- 2016Jane Drew Prize
- 2014Dedalo Minosse International Prize (MACRO)
- 2013Prix Femme Architecte
- 2013Designer of the Year, Maison&Objet
- 1996Golden Lion, Venice Architecture Biennale (with Benoît Cornette)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Studio Odile Decq based?
The firm's address is 11 rue des Arquebusiers, 75003 Paris.
When was Studio Odile Decq founded?
It was founded in 1979.
How can I contact Studio Odile Decq?
You can reach the firm by phone on +33 1 42 71 27 41, by email at office@odiledecq.com and through its website odiledecq.com.
What are the main projects of Studio Odile Decq?
Its built work includes Antares (Barcelona, Spain, 2020), Fangshan Tangshan National Geopark Museum (Nanjing, China, 2015) and Résidence Saint-Ange (Seyssins, 2015).