Matthieu GilletHeritage Architect

BiographyParis, France

Founded in 2023 by Matthieu Gillet, heritage architect, the firm specializes in the study, preservation, and restoration of built heritage. It supports project owners from the initial assessment through to the supervision of construction works, combining historical knowledge, technical expertise, and an understanding of contemporary uses. Appointed Chief Architect of Historic Monuments in 2024, Matthieu Gillet carries out oversight, advisory, and expert assessment tasks related to protected heritage at the request of the government. He serves as the architectural project manager for the restoration of historic monuments owned by the state.

The firm’s projects encompass all types of structures, ranging from conservation and restoration to major rehabilitation, from structural work to the creation of decorative elements and interior design.

Formation

2024
Appointed Chief Architect of Historic Monuments, Major Rank of the Competition on Proof, in charge of the Loire (42), Saône-et-Loire (71) and Villa Savoye, Poissy (78)
Sept. 2017 - June 2019
Diploma of specialization and in-depth study, mention Architecture and Heritage École de Chaillot
2012 - 2023
Architect at Perrot & Richard led by Alain Charles Perrot (Chief Architetc of Historic Monuments) and Florent Richard
Sept. 2013
Accreditation to Project Management in one's own name ENSA Paris Malaquais - PARIS
2012
Architect diploma, ENSA Paris Malaquais - PARIS

Infos

Sept. 2026
Attribution of the Morbihan (56) as Chief Architect of Historic Monuments
2024
Appointed Chief Architect of Historic Monuments, Major Rank of the Competition on Proof, in charge of the Loire (42), Saône-et-Loire (71) and Villa Savoye, Poissy (78)
2023
Creation of the Matthieu Gillet Architecte du Patrimoine firm

The firm consists of Matthieu Gillet, chief architect for historic monuments and managing partner; five in-house architects; three independent consultants; and a studio manager who handles secretarial and administrative duties. The firm has a network of skilled external collaborators—regular partners—who enable it to tailor its teams to the workload and bring specific expertise or experience to each project. The firm regularly collaborates with engineering firms and construction cost estimators specializing in the restoration of historic monuments.

Team

Matthieu Gillet (manager)
Chief Architect of Historic Monuments
Valérie Cadoret
Office manager
Louis Portal
Architect, Habilitated for project management in one's own name, Project manager
David-Santiago Moreno
Architect, Build heritage architect, Project manager
Quentin Le Coutour
Architect, Assistant project manager
Anne-Claire Pépin
Architect, Assistant project manager
Gwendal Curien
Architect, Assistant project manager
Eve Repaux
Architect, Assistant project manager, Attending specialization and in-depth study, mention Architecture and Heritage
Marianne Beauvais
Architect, Habilitated for project management in one's own name, Project manager
Veronica Sereda
Architect, Habilitated for project management in one's own name, Project manager
Laure De Raeve
Architect, Built heritage architect, Habilitated for project management in one's own name, Project manager for the Saône-et-Loire

The Matthieu Gillet agency offices are based on 39, avenue de la République, Paris, in the 11th arrondissement.

Imprint

Published by
Matthieu Gillet Architecte du Patrimoine, SARL. 39 Avenue de la République, 75011 Paris, France. RCS: Paris 982 219 610 VAT: FR20982219610.
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Design
Thomas Hervé Studio
Developement
Philipp Polder