The new DPEA post-master’s program , “Rebound—Reuse & Best Practices in the Circular Economy,” has just kicked off at theENSA Normandie.

Following the lecture by Cesare Peeren, co-founder of Superuse Studios, which kicked off this new course on the topic “How to Build with What Already Exists?”, the students are currently on a study trip.

From Tourcoing to Brussels, via Rotterdam, this week they are discovering projects and organizations committed to reuse and the circular economy: Cynéo, Rotor DC, Recypark, Superuse Studios, BlueCity, the Rotterdam Biennale…

An initial immersion to observe, experiment, and build upon what already exists.

Photo: First visit to a showroom featuring reused materials, in front of a wall of carpets, with architect Marie Blanckaert in the center © All rights reserved

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Jean Duminy Auditorium –

Through the winning project of the international “Neighborhoods of Tomorrow” competition, developed in La Grâce de Dieu in Caen, the La Soda firm will explore several major challenges for the future of public housing neighborhoods resulting from the Priority Urban Development Zones (ZUP) policy: resident engagement; the revitalization of diverse practices and the common good; the transformation and adaptability of buildings and open spaces in the face of current and future climate challenges; consideration for living organisms and ecological continuity; and resource reuse and conservation.

The conference will broaden the discussion on ways to transform the neighborhoods and public housing complexes of the “Trente Glorieuses,” viewing the existing built environment not as a constraint but as a resource upon which to build when envisioning their future. It will thus explore the conditions for a transformation that is attentive not only to residents, uses, and practices, but also to the everyday heritage—both built and unbuilt—that constitutes the memory and identity of these neighborhoods.

S9-Transform Teaching Team: Laurent Protois, Adrien Henocq, Bruno Proth, Laurent Sfar

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As part of the architectural analysis course, and in collaboration with the faculty teams teaching project design and architectural representation, the S1 class went on a field trip from September 28 to October 1, 2026. This year, the introduction to architecture once again took the form of exploring a major European port city: Antwerp. Exploring the banks of the Scheldt, the streets, and the quays allowed students to get a sense of the area and to consider how the space has changed over time, as well as the city’s various uses. Drawing exercises and notes were recorded in the indispensable travel journals, which serve as the basis for their initial analyses.

Image © Benjamin Russis

On Thursday, November 12, theENSA Normandie is hosting Career Day, a key event dedicated to helping you enter the workforce. An architect with Bâtiments de France, a professor and researcher, a construction foreman, and a carpenter: four graduates with very different career paths will share their experiences and show you that the profession of architecture extends far beyond the office. They’ll talk about their career journeys, their day-to-day work, the skills they use, and answer your questions.

On the agenda:

• Career-focused sessions to explore career paths beyond the traditional scope of project management
• Rotating workshops to delve deeper into the topics that interest you most
• Flash internship meetups, where several companies and agencies come specifically to meet students looking for internships
• A casual gathering to continue the conversation in a relaxed atmosphere

Third-year undergraduates and first-year graduate students, this event is designed for you: it’s the perfect opportunity to meet in person with organizations that are hiring interns, without having to apply blindly. Prepare your questions, your portfolio, or your resume, and come meet professionals who are ready to talk with you.

The day will conclude with a social gathering, where you can continue your discussions in a more informal setting with the speakers, companies, and your classmates.

Registration required HERE

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Jean Duminy Lecture Hall –

The round tables entitled " Architectural Practices & Current Issues " explore contemporary issues in the profession that emerge from the HMONP training program atENSA Normandie.

For the 2026 session, the roundtable discussion will focus on the topic: “Simplify: Return to the Details to Build Differently.”

Faced with an increasingly complex regulatory, technical, and organizational framework, some architects seek to “simplify” the act of designing and building. They structure the phases of their projects through a mastery of detail that brings them into close contact with materials, craftsmen, and the construction site. To realize their constructive, ethical, and aesthetic ambitions, what tools, knowledge, and processes do they develop in their practice?

– Speakers: Emilie Gervier, licensed in 2026; Vincent Dubillot, partner at ACAU Architectes, professional mentor; and Cécile Fort, co-manager of the tmf studio, director of studies
– Keynote speaker: Cyril Pressacco, founder of the Barrault-Pressacco firm, professor and researcher at theENSA Normandie.
– Moderators: Isabelle Genyk & Margotte Lamouroux

We invite ADEs working on their HMONP and the agencies that host them, to discuss the issues they may encounter in their day-to-day practices.

These round tables are also open to allENSA Normandie studentsENSA Normandie wish to learn about the HMONP program and understand the challenges facing architects today.

Meeting followed by a convivial drink.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED by clicking HERE

Image ©Barrault – Pressacco

Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Jean Duminy Lecture Hall –

. Housing Renovation Using Wood Wool Exterior Wall Insulation and Reused Wood – Presenter: CBA Architecture

. Renovation of an ITE gym using straw – Speaker: En ACT Architecture

. Wooden addition – Contributors: Acube, Echos

Wood is now emerging as a key player in the construction sector’s ecological transition. To explore its uses and prospects, Fibois Normandie, in partnership with the Regional Council of the Order of Architects of Normandy, the Maison de l’Architecture de Normandie – Le Forum, the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Normandie, and with the support of the Rouen Normandy Metropolis, is organizing a series of three conferences in Rouen this fall.

This initiative aims to shed new light on the use of wood in construction. Through case studies and presentations of specific projects, local professionals will share their expertise and discuss the major challenges facing the industry.

Learn more and register HERE

Image © Fibois

At theENSA Normandie, preventing gender-based and sexual violence is one of the initiatives we carry out for our student community. On September 17, first-year students will participate in an awareness-raising session led by the Résonantes association, focusing on preventing, identifying, and combating gender-based and sexual violence. An information booth will also be set up during the lunch break to allow everyone to learn more and share their thoughts. This initiative is part of the School’s commitment to fostering a respectful, equitable, and inclusive academic environment for all.

Find all the information and useful resources on the page dedicated to gender-based and sexual violence on the School’s website.

Image: © Métropole Rouen Normandie 

On September 3 and 4, the School welcomed its students to kick off the new academic year. For first-year students, the academic year began in Rouen with a tour of the city and its surrounding area, before they headed to the School to meet the faculty, administrative staff, and student organizations.

Two days to explore, reconnect, and start this new year together.

Welcome, everyone!

Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. – Jean Duminy Lecture Hall –

As part of the launch of the new DPEA Rebond post-master’s program, theENSA Normandie is pleased to welcome Cesare Peeren, co-founder of Superuse Studios, a pioneering firm in the fields of reuse architecture and the circular economy.

“From Radical Reuse to Community Building”: In this talk, Cesare Peeren (SOS) takes you on a journey toward a fully circular way of life that could put an end to war, inequality, and ecocide.

Watch the conference HERE

Learn all about Superuse Studios HERE 

Image: © Cesare Peeren, Superuse Studios – All rights reserved.

Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Documentary Center of theENSA Normandie –

As part of the European Heritage and Matrimoine Days, the Documentary Center is partnering with the event and the “Faire Collectif” conference—an ecofeminist architectural adventure—by offering access to old illustrated books about women architects, such as Juliette Billard. It is also showcasing old books on the monuments that have shaped Normandy’s regional architecture. Finally, architectural photography takes center stage in several of the illustrated books on display.

TheENSA Normandie ’s document center houses more than 900 rare books. Most of the documents held in the center date from the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. Through regular research, the collection grows by about twenty books per year to document the history of the city of Rouen and the region, as well as the history of architecture and urban planning in general.

Of particular note in this collection are works by:
• *La Normandie: A Collection of Documents on Civil Architecture from the Medieval Period to the 18th Century* by Raymond Quenedey, published in 1930 by F. Contet in Paris
• *Rouen: A Study of an Urban Agglomeration* by J. Levainville, published in 1913 by Colin in Paris
• *Revue Générale d’architecture* by César Daly, in 50 volumes

As part of the 2026 European Heritage and Matrimony Days.

Tours of the École will also be offered - Click HERE for more information.

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