SANOFI

Supporting Sanofi in the transformation and renovation of several commercial and R&D buildings at its main French research campus focused on immunology, oncology, and immuno-inflammation.

8,000 m²

Vitry-sur-Seine, FRANCE

the project

- In brief

VITRY-SUR-SEINE
WORKPLACE
LIFE SCIENCES
R&D

Located just a few kilometers from Paris, the Vitry-sur-Seine site is one of Sanofi’s strategic research centers. A true center of excellence dedicated to oncology, immunology, and immuno-inflammation, it brings together research and bioproduction activities on a single campus in an environment subject to some of the highest technical, regulatory, and scientific standards.

For several years, Parella has been working with Sanofi to transform its office and research spaces. The projects have focused on five iconic buildings on the site—Darwin, Gautier, Franklin, Pascal, and Magendie—with the goal of adapting the work environments to new uses while ensuring the continuity of scientific activities.

Our missions and ambitions.

— Programming studies and preliminary design studies to support the transformation of commercial and R&D spaces

— Design and construction of facilities on vacant and occupied sites, in accordance with the operational constraints of an active science campus
— Complete renovation of nearly 5,000 m² of commercial space, including asbestos removal, HVAC, electrical work, specialty fluids, and technical upgrades

— Design and production of signage and window decals to improve wayfinding, the clarity of spaces, and the user experience

— Construction of a 300-square-meter meeting center on the top floor of the Magendie building, designed and built while the building remained in use

— Coordinating operations in an environment with significant technical, regulatory, and safety constraints, ensuring the continuity of research activities

— Collaborating with on-site teams, real estate and workplace departments, the R&D department, business unit managers, and end users to develop solutions tailored to specific uses and scientific requirements

Managing a project on an active R&D platform means dealing with the unseen: vibrations, air quality, biosafety, and the continuity of multi-year experiments. Every intervention requires rigorous technical expertise and constant coordination with all stakeholders.

Through these projects, Parella supports Sanofi in the development of one of its most strategic research sites, balancing real estate performance, scientific excellence, and operational continuity to advance innovation in healthcare.