Valbonne 2007: the art of turning the functional into a work of art
14/04/2026
Architecture in the spotlight: Valbonne's success in 2007
In 2007, the prestigious First Work Award (Prix de la Première Œuvre) highlighted the talent of architects Comte and Vollenweider for their projects in Valbonne. With a craft business park and a school playground shelter, they proved that raw concrete combined with a strong sensitivity to the landscape can turn functional buildings into exceptional spaces. Today, this project remains a model of successful integration, where architecture elegantly steps aside to make room for nature and for the lives of its users.