Do you work with English-speaking clients?

Yes. We regularly work with international and expatriate clients across Paris and Bordeaux. All communications, documents and on-site coordination can be handled in English.

How much does an architect cost in Paris?

Architect fees typically range from 8% to 12% of total construction costs, depending on the type of mission, scope and complexity of the project.

What are the timelines for a renovation project?

A typical apartment renovation in Paris takes 9 to 14 months from first meeting to delivery: 2–3 months of design, 1–4 months for permits when required, and 4–8 months of construction.

Do you handle building permits?

Yes. We prepare and file all administrative documents (permis de construire, déclaration préalable, ABF when required) and follow up with local urban planning authorities until approval.

Architecture practice — Paris · Bordeaux

Architecture, renovation
and high-end interiors

We design, permit and build elegant homes and apartments across Paris, Île-de-France and Bordeaux Metropolitan Area — from feasibility study to final delivery.

Quick answer

Shtëpi is an HMONP-certified architecture practice based in Paris and Bordeaux. We handle renovation, restructuring, building permits and high-end interior architecture, with full project management from design to delivery.

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100+

Projects delivered

48h

First reply

8–12%

Architect fees

Cities (Paris, Bordeaux)

What we do

We are a full-service architecture practice working on renovation, restructuring, extensions, change of use and building permits. Every project is led by an HMONP-certified architect from feasibility to handover.

Architectural design & interior architecture
Building permits and prior declarations (PC / DP)
Full renovation & restructuring of apartments and houses
High-end interior design & custom millwork
Project management and on-site supervision

How we work

We start with a free initial assessment and a clear feasibility study. Our typical process runs in five steps:

Brief & feasibility (regulations, budget, scope)
Design phases — concept, preliminary, technical
Permits & administrative filings
Tender & contractor selection
On-site supervision until handover

Architect fees in Paris typically range between 8% and 12% of construction costs, depending on scope and complexity.

About our practice

Architectural practice led by an HMONP-certified architect, specialized in renovation, restructuring, building permits and high-end interior architecture. 100+ projects delivered across Paris, Île-de-France and Bordeaux Metropolitan Area.

Service area

We work across Paris and Île-de-France — including Boulogne-Billancourt, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Levallois-Perret, Asnières-sur-Seine, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Courbevoie, Vincennes, Saint-Cloud, Meudon and Clamart — as well as the Bordeaux Metropolitan Area, including Mérignac, Pessac, Talence, Bègles, Le Bouscat, Bruges, Cenon, Floirac, Lormont and Gradignan.

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Tell us about your space, your timeline and your ambitions. We reply within 48 hours with an initial assessment.

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