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André Estienne Retirement Home, Cadenet
For the extension and restructuring of the André Estienne Retirement Home, this architectural competition was procured by the city of Cadenet, France.
The forthcoming André Estienne Retirement Home project in Cadenet, France, envisions the transformation and expansion of an existing care facility to unite two ageing establishments into one modern, human-centred residence. The future complex will provide 141 beds, including specialised dementia care units, and feature a fully upgraded production kitchen designed for efficient, forward-flow operation. The scheme includes the refurbishment of existing buildings, construction of a new 2.7k m² extension, and reorganisation of landscaped outdoor areas. Designed to remain operational throughout construction, the project prioritises comfort, accessibility, and sustainable performance. Through this two-stage restricted architectural competition, a multidisciplinary design team will be selected to deliver a contemporary healthcare environment that reflects dignity, functionality, and architectural quality in the heart of Provence.
Location
Sector
Elder care / Nursing home
Intervention
Adaptive reuse, renovation and new build
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
Qualification for design competition
Deadline
05 Dec 2025
Project Value/Scale
€11.5 million
Consultant Team
Architect(s)
Structural engineer
Civil and external works (VRD) engineer
Building services engineer (HVAC/MEP)
Energy and sustainability consultant
Fire safety systems coordinator
Quantity surveyor/construction economist
Acoustic consultant
Catering consultant
Site logistics and scheduling consultant (OPC)
Structural engineer
Civil and external works (VRD) engineer
Building services engineer (HVAC/MEP)
Energy and sustainability consultant
Fire safety systems coordinator
Quantity surveyor/construction economist
Acoustic consultant
Catering consultant
Site logistics and scheduling consultant (OPC)
Submission Criteria
3-4 teams will advance to the design competition.
Each selected team will receive a fixed amount of €55k upon compliant submission.
Qualification Deliverables:
– Application form
– CVs of key team members
– Individual declarations for each team member
– Architect’s registration certificate
– Confirmation of professional indemnity insurance
– Statement of eligibility and absence of conflicts or exclusions
– Declaration of consortium (if applicable)
Reference Projects:
– Each professional discipline must list one team member with at least 3 references for comparable projects
Design Competition Deliverables:
– Written design report (15-20 pages)
– Phasing plan and logistics diagram
– Sustainability and energy concept (1-2 pages)
– Cost estimate outline
Concept Design Drawings:
– Site plan (1:500 scale)
– Ground/typical/upper floor plans, roof plans, sections and elevations (1:200 scale)
– 3D visualisations
– Axonometric drawings
– Landscape design plan (1:500 scale)
– Physical (1:500 scale) or digital model (optional)