Created in 2015, the charter 1 building, 1 work aims to install art as close to everyone, in private buildings. It is part of the Department’s policy to support artistic creation and promote the visual arts to the widest possible audience.
Launch of the charter 1 building, 1 work
real estate players who signed the charter in 2023
works were installed as part of the program
The 13 founding members* who signed the charter on 16 December 2015 at the Ministry of Culture have since been joined by other companies Like them, they decided to commission artistic projects for the building programs they implement everywhere in France, including the creation in their approach of social responsibility, while respecting the good practices of art professionals.
All are committed to use a living artist, by ordering or purchasing an existing work, in the field of visual arts, and paying for the artist’s remuneration, as well as the costs of producing and installing the work.
In 2023, 80 real estate players are signatories to the Charter, including developers, land companies and social lessors. More than 650 works have been installed.
The Ministry of Culture, in conjunction with the French Federation of Real Estate Developers (FPI France), accompanies companies involved in this program. Art galleries, artists' representatives and art dissemination structures (Frac and art centres) can also be resources.
In 2019, the association «Club 1 building, 1 work» was founded at the initiative of signatories to the Charter, in order to promote the programme and its works through communication actions. The club regularly gathers its members around contemporary art events. It provides them with resources to facilitate the implementation of their artistic projects.
More than a hundred new works are installed each year, and all of the achievements reflect the richness of artistic expressions and the plurality of production methods involved in this program to support the creation and dissemination of the visual arts.
The price 1 building, 1 work, distinguishes every two years exemplary achievements of this artistic program.
Companies wishing to join the programme are invited to consult the promoter’s instructions or to contact us.
(*) Accor/ Ardian Investment/ BNP Paribas Real Estate/ Bouygues Bâtiment Île-de-France - Sodearif/ Marignan/ Compagnie de Phalsbourg/ Eiffage Immobilier/ Emerige/ Gecina/ Hines France/ Ogic/ Pitch Promotion/ Vinci Immobilier.
Carte des oeuvres installées dans le cadre de la charte "1 immeuble, 1 oeuvre"
This mapping is not exhaustive. You can contribute to its enrichment directly via the site Atlasmuseum or by writing to 1immeuble1oeuvre@culture.gouv.fr