Covalence Information

Covalence is an architecture firm specialising in work on existing buildings, particularly those of high heritage value. The firm has about thirty staff, led by five partners: four heritage architects and one chief architect of historic monuments (architecte en chef des monuments historiques). Whatever the scale or type of project, we remain committed to a demanding architectural response that draws on multidisciplinary expertise and meets the needs of users. We work across mainland France, but we are strongly rooted in certain regions, such as Centre-Val de Loire, Île-de-France and Auvergne. The complementary skills within the firm (engineers, historical research, surveying, etc.) allow for a comprehensive approach, tailored to the specific characteristics of existing buildings and to the needs of both public and private clients. One of the key challenges is to assess and reveal a building's potential, then to prioritise interventions so as to ensure the project's economic feasibility.