Abbaye Saint-Jean-lès-Sens
Conversion of a heritage building into housing and workspaces
Client François Ier
Design team h2o architectes (lead) + Desplaces Ducher Architectes
Mission Competition
Address 89100 Sens
Programme Restoration of the former Abbey of Saint-Jean into apartments, shared spaces and workspaces
Area 8,000 m² GFA
Budget undisclosed
Dates competition 2025, not selected
Inhabited heritage
The renovation of the Abbey of Saint-Jean-lès-Sens aims to bring new life to an exceptional heritage ensemble, founded in the 6th century and deeply marked by centuries of history.
By converting the building into housing, the project seeks to preserve its major historical layers, notably the listed Gothic chapel, while adapting the site to contemporary uses, balancing memory, architecture and new ways of living.
The renovation of the Abbey of Saint-Jean-lès-Sens aims to bring new life to an exceptional heritage ensemble, founded in the 6th century and deeply marked by centuries of history.
By converting the building into housing, the project seeks to preserve its major historical layers, notably the listed Gothic chapel, while adapting the site to contemporary uses, balancing memory, architecture and new ways of living.
