Atelier NEA is a Paris based architecture studio with an interest for what already exists : the already built. The Atelier works across an array of typologies ranging from urban strategies, building and research to interior and furniture design. Atelier NEA challenges conventions, scales and norms by addressing the human experience.
As craftsmen of space every project is conceived with a tailored design. Caring deeply about materials and craftsmanship, the Atelier seeks precision in the details as well as excellence in the spatial experience. This is achieved by a sensible attention to the existing site, its history and occupants, which all together yield innovative architectural solutions. Atelier NEA's architecture regardless of scale is a continuous process of close dialogue with the clients in a shared and forward-thinking vision.
The Atelier approaches complex challenges with methodologies developed by the practice and investigates architecture as a delicate ecosystem. Every project is a unique model of experimentation into materiality, building systems and narratives.
Although it appears stable by its solidity and immobility, architecture is in fact fluctuating due to social, cultural, economical and environmental conditions all circumnavigating at the perimeter of the practice. Within these realities, the Atelier surrounds itself with ad-hoc experts, perpetually nourishing its work, dedicated to adaptability, sustainability, integration and economy of material.
Atelier NEA was published in major architecture and design magazines, including Domus, Designboom, Archdaily, BauNetz, Est living, Elle Decor Italia, Leibal, Divisare, À vivre n° 49 | n° 121, OnOffice n° 155 & Metropolis Magazine. The Atelier has been also featured in Gestalten and Images Publishing books such as "Petite Places" and "Living Little".
In 2025 Atelier NEA was selected among the "10 Architecture Studios Led by women [XII]. 12 years, 120 architects and more…” by Metalocus Magazine.
In 2022 "Jean Moulin Atelier-House" has been nominated for ArchDaily Building of the year award in the housing category.
In 2021 "Jean Moulin Atelier-House" was selected among "10 best Interiors of 2021" by Domus Magazine.
NATHALIE ELDAn | FOUNDER
Nathalie Eldan is a DPLG licensed architect, member of Ordre des Architectes. Having lived between Jerusalem, Montreal, Los Angeles, Paris, Copenhagen and Tokyo naturally led her to translate multiculturalism into the spirit of her architecture practice. Nathalie studied architecture and urban design at École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris la Villette and at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts - School of Architecture.
Prior to founding Atelier NEA, she collaborated with award-winning architectural practices among them, Kengo Kuma & Associates in Tokyo and Atelier Christian de Portzamparc in Paris. With more than a decade of rich and intensive international experience, she developed multidisciplinary methodologies and innovative design processes that are specific to her practice.
Alongside directing Atelier NEA, Nathalie is actively engaged as visiting lecturer and serves on many design juries including École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-Val de Seine and Paris College of Art. Nathalie is also ambassador at not-for-profit Architecture in Development.