Vinciane Albrecht

Interior DesignerResidentialHospitality

Co-Founder & NYC Principal at OulipO architecture studio

OulipO is a transatlantic, WBE-certified architecture studio founded by Anne Carcelen and Vinciane Albrecht in Paris and New York City. For two decades, the firm has specialized in low-carbon and cost-competitive buildings using mass timber and sustainable construction, combining European excellence with American context expertise. Their work spans new construction, gut renovation, and additions across residential, commercial, educational, cultural, and hospitality sectors.

Experience

Designer
OulipO architecture studio
Current

Past projects

Nelson Mandela Education Complex
2015
Cultural · Nantes, France
First positive energy building at scale with bioclimatic indoor street; largest mass timber school in seismic area in France. Awarded Grand Prix National of Wood Construction.
URSSAF Headquarters
2021
Workplace · Paris, France
Eight-story mass timber structure; received 3 design awards; featured in Archistorm and Architectural Record.
France-Uruguay Student Housing
2022
Residential · Avon, France
Mass timber modular building; 206 home-modules installed within 8 weeks.
Eco-Resort
Hospitality · Catskills
Built exclusively with materials sourced from the site.
Multi-Family Residential Project
Residential · Los Angeles
Designed to be Passive House certified.

Awards & press

Grand Prix National of Wood Construction
2015 · Nelson Mandela Education Complex
The 100 Best Projects of the Year in France
Archistorm Magazine · URSSAF Headquarters
Featured Publication
Architectural Record · URSSAF Headquarters