Facade - Structure - Envelope & Complex Structures
Arcora is an engineering firm specializing in the fields of structure, envelope, and façades for complex buildings and structures.
The team’s expertise is based on over forty years of project experience and a constant re-evaluation of practices through an active research and development approach. The teams are involved from the project’s inception to its completion, supporting architects, clients (project owners), project managers, and contractors.
Our Areas of Activity
Diagnostic - Réhabilitation
The qualification of existing components, systems, and structures is based on a comprehensive understanding of the architectural and contextual challenges of the project, and a precise knowledge of implementation techniques and methods.
Arcora draws on this expertise to carry out resource diagnostics and assess the physical and structural performance of existing buildings.
This forms the basis of its recognized expertise in managing complex renovation projects.
Arcora also supports project owners and contractors in their efforts to reuse resources.
Patrimonial Building
Working on heritage buildings requires a perfect balance between respecting the historical structure and integrating modern technical solutions. Our expertise is based on an in-depth diagnostic phase, including detailed analysis of the structures and materials used at the time of construction, in order to define sustainable conservation or restoration strategies. We use cutting-edge investigation techniques to understand the pathologies of the building without damaging it, thus ensuring a targeted intervention.
Whether restoring stone facades, rehabilitating old glass roofs, or reinforcing historic structures, we design interventions that are appropriate and often reversible. In constant dialogue with heritage architects, we preserve the authenticity of the building while taking on the challenge of improving its performance, particularly in terms of thermal and energy efficiency, while respecting its integrity and historical value.
Research and Development
For 45 years, Arcora’s teams have cultivated boldness and inventiveness in order to respond effectively and resiliently to each project. Driven by a desire to progress and anticipate, Arcora prides itself on its understanding and comprehension of the entire physical and technical ecosystem surrounding its practice.
Bringing together all these individual initiatives, structuring them around a common aspiration, and reaffirming the innovative approach that has been at the heart of Arcora’s spirit since its inception: this is the organic, evolving, participatory ambition of Arcora’s Research & Development Laboratory.
Expertise in demand
Arcora’s technical expertise and our culture of innovation extend beyond France’s borders. Our expertise in designing high-performance building envelopes and complex structures is increasingly sought after for iconic projects around the world. We work with leading architectural firms and international project owners, bringing our unique expertise to bear where technical challenges arise.
Our strength lies in our agility and our ability to adapt our engineering to local contexts. We integrate the regulatory frameworks, specific climatic constraints, and construction practices of each country. This flexibility, combined with our French technical rigor, allows us to guarantee the same level of excellence and performance, whether the project is in Europe, the Middle East, or Asia. Our experience in multicultural project management ensures smooth collaboration and the success of even the most daring architectural ambitions.
