In 2023, the Paul Arène workshop celebrated its 35th anniversary.

Its history is rooted in the south of France, with its founder, Paul Arène, originally from Antibes and passionate about gardens. In 1988, the Atelier moved to the Angevine region to develop an activity focused on public procurement. A few years later, in 2004, it is in Montreuil-sur-Maine that he really took off: a team of 5 to 6 employees met there and deployed his expertise as a landscaping designer, from design to operational project management.

In 2012, l'Atelier distinguishes itself with the Atoll project in Angers. This ambitious project, combining commercial architecture and large-scale green landscaping, reveals an assertive and pioneering landscape expertise. Exemplary stormwater management, remarkable plant density and quality: so many visionary choices that upset the codes of "parking" and give the project a lasting reputation.

It was also in 2012 that I joined the team. Alongside Paul, a close collaboration is woven over the years, nurtured by exchanges and shared convictions. Together, we develop a vision of the landscape focused on the well-being of individuals, the quality of the living environment and respect for life.

Beyond the design and project management, we have gradually asserted a complementary mission: to support the gardeners on site, in the early years, in order to transmit our values and ensure that the imagined places continue to evolve with generosity and freedom.