On October 26, the Friche won the public prize at the Dezeen Awards 2026, in the two categories it was nominated for: Mixed-use Project and Sustainable Renovation. Earlier this week, in Paris, it received the award for best rural catalyst at the Prix AMO 2026 ceremony. This award recognizes exemplary architectural projects that contribute to the regeneration of a neighborhood, strengthen social ties, and foster new collective dynamics.
These accolades add to the 10+1 Architecture Prize received in September. The jury had then praised the venue's management: "The Friche is today a place managed as it was conceived: with those who inhabit it, giving them the space to settle freely."
“"The Friche is today a place managed as it was conceived: with those who inhabit it, giving them the space to settle freely."
The Friche's recognition may continue. It is nominated for the Défis urbains prize in the "well-being in the city" category, with the award ceremony on November 12 in Paris. Furthermore, the jury prizes for the Dezeen Awards will be announced on November 16 at the Royal Opera House in London. Finally, the Friche is nominated in the "Lieux d’activité" (Activity Spaces) category for the prestigious Equerre d’Argent prize, with the winners announced on Monday, November 23.
