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.

    HMONP

    Registered architect

    48h

    First reply

    8–12%

    Fees — standard full mission

    2

    Cities (Paris, Bordeaux)

    Percentages apply to the construction cost excluding VAT, before technical studies, surveys, taxes and contingency. Final fees are set contractually once the brief, the existing building and the scope of the mission are known.

    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 are 8–12% of the construction cost for a standard full mission, 5–8% for a partial or design-only mission and 12–15% for a complex, high-end one.

    About our practice

    Architectural practice led by Cécile Dupré, HMONP-certified architect registered with the French Order of Architects (no. 087630), specialised in renovation, restructuring, building permits and high-end interior architecture across Paris, Île-de-France and the Bordeaux 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.

    Frequently asked questions

    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?
    A standard full mission is 8–12% of the construction cost, a partial or design-only mission 5–8%, and a complex or high-end mission 12–15%.
    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.

    Let's talk about your project

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