After several years of collective work and fruitful collaborations, we are pleased to announce the completion of the restructuring of Sainte-Marie Hospital Center in Privas, officially delivered on Friday, December 5, 2025.
This ambitious project was made possible thanks to the commitment, professionalism, and dedication of all the teams involved, and the trust of our client.
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to successfully meeting this challenge!
Jean-François Barbier, Mohamed EL OUALI, Patrick HARDY, Cédric CHOMEL, Jean Christophe Prunier, Céline Vidallet, Erika Gineys-Felix, Nicolas de FLEURIAN, Ivana Brousse, Mallorie DUBOIS, Philippe CHANTIER, Jonathan Tilleul, Nello Fiorini, Sébastien Charry, Patrice Arnaud, Delphine BEJI, AIA Life Designers, Atelier 3A, Campenon Bernard Centre Est.
The architectural approach of the project is based on a subtle dialogue between heritage and contemporary design, asserting the historical identity of the site while adapting it to the requirements of modern psychiatry. The restructuring highlights the site’s unique topography, creating a layered organization and life spread across multiple levels. The iconic buildings, rehabilitated without altering their monumentality, become the heart of collective life. Shared spaces, natural light, and views of the gardens contribute to creating a calming and human-centered environment. Architecture thus serves as a link between the city, patients, and staff.
Health, architecture, collective work, hospital, care, rehabilitation, extension.
Photos © Le CERF VOLANT