10 craft building companies awarded at the 2024 Heritage and Environment Craftsmen Trophies

On Friday, October 25, it was at the Grange au Lac in Annecy in Haute-Savoie, one of the most beautiful concert halls in the world, in terms of architecture and acoustics, that the CAPEB Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes presented its 22nd Trophies for Heritage and Environment Craftsmen. A very beautiful ceremony full of emotions during which nearly 80 participants rediscovered the richness and plurality of the trades of our craftsmen. MP Anne-Cécile Violland, Senator of Haute-Savoie Loïc Hervé, Joël Baud-Grasset, Vice-President of the Haute-Savoie department and Catherine Pacoret, Regional Councilor Delegate for Heritage in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region honored us with their presence.

The CAPEB Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Trophies reward companies in 5 categories of trophies: transmission of know-how, integration of energy issues, architectural and cultural respect, promotion of heritage professions, traditional know-how prize, as well as a special jury prize. Finally, 2 additional awards offered by our partner PRO BTP are also awarded.

The Trophées des artisans du Patrimoine et de l'Environnement offer a great opportunity for these committed artisans to promote their expertise and passion for exceptional works. An event that also highlights the daily involvement of craft businesses in the preservation and enhancement of ancient heritage, guarantor of our historical and cultural heritage, while respecting the environment and regional styles.

Category Integration of energy issues

Pierre Laroussinie Company (Cantal)

Awarded for the renovation of heated floors and ceilings in a listed medieval castle.

Trophy presented by Laurent Marmonier – President of the Heritage & Transitions Commission of CAPEB Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Tarmac Heritage Company (Loire)

Awarded for 2 projects:

• The renovation of the balconies of a 19th century Haussmann-style limestone facade.
• The restoration (stone and paint) of a corner statue

Trophy presented by Isabelle Dieu, President of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Order of Architects

Category Promotion of heritage professions

Granjon Brothers Company (Rhône)

Awarded for the restoration and identical manufacture of wooden joinery of a 19th century gazebo

Trophy presented by Catherine Pacoret, Regional Councilor responsible for Heritage.

Category: Transmission of know-how

Saint-Martin-Andrès Frédéric Workshop (Haute-Savoie)

Awarded for 2 projects:

• The restoration and renovation of 3 old wrought iron double-leaf gates (2)
• The production of curved and debarked ironwork railings for a staircase on R+2

Trophy presented by Dominique Guiseppin, President of CAPEB Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and President of the Trophies jury.

Andrès Frédéric was unfortunately unable to travel but his two apprentices Sara Moris and Alexis Parchet proudly represented him and were able to pay tribute to his values ​​and his passion for passing on his know-how.

Traditional know-how category - Prize no. 1

Pellicier Carpentry (Savoie)

Awarded for the interior restoration of a sacristy (doorframe, floor, furniture)

Trophy presented by Sébastien Pezet – Vice-president of CAPEB Haute-Savoie

Traditional know-how category - Prize no. 2

Alain Vercasson Carpentry (Ardèche)

Awarded for the identical manufacture of windows, the restoration of the main door, the dismantling and reassembly of the altar of the Château de Bessin.

Trophy presented by Frédéric Gontard – Artisan Commerce Manager, Haute-Savoie sector – Banque Populaire Auvergne Rhône-Alpes

Traditional know-how category - Prize no. 3

Naturally Lime Earth Company (Isère)

Awarded for the design and installation of an interior staircase on a Saracen vault

Trophy presented by Joël Baud-Grasset - President of the Regional Union of CAUE, and Vice-president of the Haute-Savoie department

Special Jury Award

Micheli Company (Isère)

Awarded for the careful restoration of an old farmhouse, using traditional materials

Trophy presented by Patrick Gay – Groupama Rhône-Alpes Auvergne Administrator

The business leader was unable to attend, so it was Laurent Marmonier, co-president of CAPEB Isère, who presented him with his Trophy.

PRO BTP Rewards

Awards presented by Stéphanie Portugal to:

• Mathivat Carpentry for the design and installation of a reverse guillotine shutter (Puy-de-Dôme)
• Chambat Carpentry for the soundproofing of a concert hall made entirely of wood (Haute-Savoie)