JEAN BERTHET ARCHITECTE is available for new projects

Based between the Rhône and Loire departments, architect Jean Berthet has specialized in the renovation of historic buildings, a field where he combines technical precision, heritage sensitivity, and contemporary creativity. His offices, ideally located, allow him to work across neighboring departments and beyond, with the flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of territorial contexts.

His approach is rooted in a deep conviction: architecture cannot be dissociated from the landscape and the territory in which it takes place. Every project is conceived as the result of an ongoing dialogue between history, natural environment, and current uses. It is within this subtle interplay that his expertise unfolds, aiming to highlight the identity of each place while ensuring durability and functionality.

Vernacular architecture holds a central place in his practice. It represents a universal language that tells the story of territories and the memory of their inhabitants, who should be directly involved in the project. Inspired by local materials, traditional construction techniques, and respect for inherited know-how, Jean Berthet grounds his work in a spirit of continuity, while embracing innovation. His goal is always the same: to preserve the imprint of historic buildings, embed them in the present, and open them up to the uses of tomorrow. Each project thus becomes an opportunity to foster dialogue between tangible and intangible heritage, local roots, and a vision for the future.

Fully aware of today’s major environmental challenges, he also places his practice within an eco-construction framework. By using environmentally friendly materials, focusing on local resources, and applying the principles of bioclimatic design, he creates projects that are energy-efficient, comfortable, and sustainable. This approach aims to reconcile heritage, modernity, and ecological responsibility.

His role as an architect extends well beyond design: he can support a project at every stage, from the initial concept through permit applications to construction supervision. This continuity guarantees consistency and quality throughout the process. In addition to renovation, his expertise also includes the design of public buildings and office spaces. Driven by the belief that architecture is, above all, a matter of connections—between past and present, between buildings and landscapes, between traditional know-how and innovation, between professionals and users—Jean Berthet is committed to creating projects that resonate deeply with their context and with those who inhabit them.