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In September 2025, the Brousse Group inaugurated its new eco-friendly and innovative headquarters in La Ciotat, in the heart of the Athélia V joint development zone: Quai Mistral.
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This project marks a major milestone in the history of the group and its subsidiary Arguydal, a leader in the creation of porcelain figurines and accessories for Epiphany, which joined the Group in 2017. Designed as an inspiring, open and sustainable space, this new headquarters is intended to foster creativity, accelerate development projects in this market sector and bring teams together around a shared energy. |
Covering 3,640 m² of offices and warehouses, the site features a modular auditorium seating 73 to 120 people, a gym, additional offices, and reception areas to host staff from the Group’s other subsidiaries. The event space, including the auditorium with panoramic views of the Mediterranean, is classified as an ERP (public-access building), allowing it to be rented out to local or external companies for seminars, training sessions, or study days.
The building bears the signature of architect Éric Castaldi, known for the Docks de la Joliette and the Silo d’Arenc. For health reasons, before construction began, he passed the baton to Charles-Victor Viard (ACCV Architecture), who embraced the site’s philosophy and added his own touch. Together, they conceived an elegant, harmonious building perfectly aligned with the Brousse Group’s spirit.
From the outset, Quai Mistral was conceived as a sustainable building, combining aesthetics with energy performance.
“We were determined to integrate the building into its natural surroundings and highlight local materials in the design of Quai Mistral. The warehouse evokes traditional dry-stone sheepfolds thanks to an original process proposed by Eiffage Construction: low-carbon textured concrete, tinted in the mass to replicate the characteristic patterns and color. Excavated earth was reused for backfill, and the site’s finest stones were repurposed to create numerous gabions. Short-supply Alpine wood for the pergolas adds a warm, natural touch to the structures,”
explains Jérémy Brousse, Deputy CEO of the Brousse Group.
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| Gabions | Alpine wood | Stamped concrete | Low-carbon concrete |
The concrete itself represents a double innovation: textured and low-carbon, made with a blend of local clays that requires a longer drying time but ensures greater durability and reduced environmental impact.
Energy efficiency guided every decision: parking canopies equipped with flexible photovoltaic film power electric-vehicle charging stations, while solar-control glazing provides year-round thermal comfort. A Canadian well system naturally regulates indoor temperatures in both summer and winter.
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Water management and safety were also top priorities. A 400 m³ retention basin supplies two 60 m³ tanks—one for site irrigation, the other reserved for fire-fighting needs. The fire-protection system, equipped with thermal cameras and exterior sprinklers, safeguards the building and its occupants, complemented by ember-resistant nets. The entire complex is managed by an integrated CFO/CFA (high- and low-current) network that allows precise control and regulation of internal temperatures.
“This building is more than just a structure; it symbolizes what we aspire to build together: an open space that inspires creativity, fosters connection, and stimulates collective intelligence,”
states Fabien Brousse, Chairman and CEO.
While the Group’s other subsidiaries remain based in L’Estaque, Marseille, Quai Mistral stands out as a true gathering place. Designed to host exchanges, events, and collaborative projects, it embodies a forward-looking vision—one committed to innovation, sustainability, and the cohesion of its teams.
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