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ENSA Paris-la Villette, member of the TAP consortium - Transitions Architecture Paysage

The TAP project, winner of the AMI “Compétences et métiers d’avenir “* competition, aims to transform training courses in architecture and landscape over the period 2025-2030 to meet the challenges of digital and ecological transitions.

It is supported by the ENSA-P network and its partners: REFC’A (Réseau pour la formation continue des architectes), amàco (association developing training, research and experimentation activities in eco-construction), INSA Val de Loire, INSA Strasbourg, CNOA and École de Chaillot (heritage architects).

The reason for the TAP project

The TAP project is based on the premise that designers are a key lever for transforming the building industry and planning processes. It affirms the key role of designers in decarbonization. The aim is to respond to the need for changes in training and professions in the architecture and landscape sectors (new challenges and professions to train architects in, shortage of designers and landscape architects). To carry out this five-year project within the framework of the objectives and levers of France 2030, a consortium bringing together all the design sectors is committed to deploying expertise in the network of partner establishments, developing the skills required for the evolution of training courses, and pooling pedagogical engineering for the benefit of training courses.

5-year objectives :

  • Adapting ENSA-P teaching models (initial and sandwich courses)
    Working group led by ENSA Nancy and ENSA Normandie + 12 consortium members
  • Develop training for trainers (and pedagogical tools)
    Working group led by amàco + 6 consortium members
  • Amplify and federate a continuing education offering in the form of territorial campuses involving local players (creation of modules, links with research and entrepreneurship)
    Working group led by REFC’A + 7 consortium members

Overall management: ENSA Normandie, lead partner + 11 consortium members

The total budget for this project is 5 million euros over 5 years.
  

Contributions from ENSA Paris-la Villette

On October 8 and 9, 2026, the school, via the RAMAU network (Réseau activités et métiers de l’architecture et de l’urbanisme), will organize a two-day thematic meeting, as part of the nine-day cycle that will mark the first year of the TAP project.

Entitled “Taking care of the living environment. Urban professions in transition? this meeting is divided into two parts:

  • Thursday, October 8: “Evolutions in architectural practices and cross-fertilization with urban planning and landscape”
    The day will be addressed to the group of ENSA teachers taking part in the cycle. Based on the results of the CMA-Archi study (Compétences et métiers d’avenir de la filière Architecture, France 2030), it will explore the diversity of architectural professions, and discuss how this diversity in the careers of architecture graduates raises questions about teaching methods at ENSAs. Several sequences are envisaged: presentation of the dynamics of diversification of practices and evocation of the profiles identified in the diagnostic phase; testimonials from practitioners; cross-examination of the evolution of professional practices in urban planning and landscape; focus groups on the pedagogical implications of diversification.
  • Friday, October 9: “Diversification and change in urban professions. Insights from three research fields in Belgium, Switzerland and France”
    The day will be a RAMAU day open to TAP participants. It will discuss and cross-reference three research projects currently underway within the network, which have in common the need to analyze the effects of major societal transition dynamics on professional activities in the field of city making and management: the ANR ProMétUrba21 “Architectes, urbanistes et paysagistes face aux défis du 21e siècle” (V. Biau, E. Macaire, B. Horsch et al.); “Les invisibilisés-es de la nature urbaine en transition : représentations, pratiques et savoirs populaires”, research funded by the FRS-FNRS (C. Schaut et al. ULB Bruxelles); “Participez! Les faiseurs de quartier, entre urbanisme et action sociale”, research funded by the SNSF (L. Matthey et al. University of Geneva).

Over the five years of the project, RAMAU, of which LET-ENSAPLV is the network leader, is committed to contributing to the formulation of the TAP training offer.
  

Agenda general

Launch event: Wednesday July 8 at ENSA Normandie

The aim of this event, which will bring together all those involved in the TAP project, is to present the progress and objectives of Year 1, and to raise awareness of the project among those involved in the architecture and landscape training courses.

Program and registration to follow.

  

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*What is AMI-CMA?

The “Skills and professions of the future” call for expressions of interest (AMI-CMA) is part of France 2030, and aims to prepare the skills required to meet the needs of tomorrow’s strategic and emerging sectors.

The AMI is supported by the Secrétariat Général pour l’Investissement (SGPI) and managed on behalf of the French government by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR) and the Caisse des Dépôts et des Consignations (CDC). The Ministry of Labor and Employment is one of the lead ministries, alongside the Ministries of National Education and Higher Education and Research. The Ministries of the Economy, Agriculture and the Environment are also involved.

News

  • Results of the 2026 teacher-researcher recruitment campaign

    ENSA Paris-la Villette offered 5 positions in different disciplines through mobility and competitive examination: Professor TPCAU, Senior Lecturer TPCAU 1, Senior Lecturer TPCAU 2, Senior Lecturer ATR-RA and Senior Lecturer STA-OMI.

    See below the ranking of successful candidates.

  • Election of School Board members

    The terms of office of the members of the ENSA Paris-la Villette Board of Directors are coming to an end, and elections will be held in June 2026 to renew the three colleges representing teachers and researchers, ATS staff and students on this body.

    ENSA Paris-la Villette will use electronic Internet voting for these elections.

  • Summer Academy in Architecture and Urban Studies - Villa Albertine: 6 of the 9 participating students are from La Villette!

    Following a call for applications, Inès Ben Yarou, Ana Candale, Mathieu Gaudé, Goumar Assia Goumar, Naa-Larlei Lakai and Nathan Oriou have been selected to take part in a nine-week program set up by Villa Albertine and the Cultural and Educational Service of the French Embassy in the United States, in partnership with Gustave Eiffel University.

    This program, supported by Saint-Gobain, offers them the opportunity to enjoy a unique cultural, human and professional experience.

  • Acquire new skills: learn to build with straw!

    Since 2024, ENSA Paris-la Villette has regularly offered the Pro-Paille training course, which offers a comprehensive approach combining theory and practical exercises, enabling learners to master the principles and techniques in line with the professional rules for straw-bale construction (RPCP 2012) and apply them in construction or renovation projects.

    The RPCP 2012, drawn up by the Réseau Français de Construction en Paille, constitute the official and normative framework in France. They define best practices for the use of straw as structural insulation and plaster support.

    This continuing education course is aimed at all design, engineering and construction professionals wishing to acquire the skills needed to enter this market, as well as project owners and technical departments wishing to commission and maintain buildings (local authorities, landlords, developers).
    No prior knowledge is required.

    The next Pro-Paille training course, for a maximum of 15 people, will take place from September 14 to 18, 2026.

    Application deadline: June 26, 2026

    Find out more: content, fees, registration