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ALMA Architecture firmly believes that architecture always begins with a meeting. A meeting with a place, a landscape, an activity, but above all with the people who will ultimately bring the project to life.

Founded in 2019 and restructured in 2022, the practice now operates from Bordeaux, in Gironde, and Orx, in the Landes region, at the heart of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. ALMA supports local authorities, businesses, farmers, associations, and private clients in designing spaces built to last, evolve, and adapt to the needs of future generations.

Its expertise extends beyond architectural design alone. Architecture, interior and exterior design, furniture design, project management, and user-centered consulting are all approached as part of a cohesive process in which every detail contributes to the quality of the final experience.

The agency works on a wide variety of projects, including bakeries, hair salons, leisure facilities, agricultural buildings, healthcare centers, offices, public facilities, urban developments, new-build housing, and renovation projects. This diversity continuously enriches its perspective and inspires fresh, tailored responses to every new challenge.

Every territory has its own identity, every activity its own constraints, and every user their own habits and aspirations. ALMA’s role is to reveal this uniqueness and transform it into meaningful, sustainable, and sensitive architecture. The goal is to create places that serve today's needs while remaining flexible enough to accommodate future changes.

Listening is therefore at the core of the agency’s approach. ALMA values observation, dialogue, and collective intelligence. Whenever relevant, participatory design processes are implemented to involve future users in the development of the project.

The agency advocates for an architecture that is thoughtful, enduring, and authentic. An architecture that enhances the qualities of a site rather than erasing them. An architecture that prioritizes durable materials, careful craftsmanship, and a balance between functionality, comfort, and aesthetics.

More than designing buildings, ALMA creates environments for living, working, and connecting. Spaces that foster relationships, support evolving uses, and integrate harmoniously within their surroundings.

Because every project tells a different story, ALMA’s ambition is to give each one a unique and meaningful form.

Feel free to contact ALMA Architecture to discuss and bring your project to life.