ESCP Launches Renovation of Its Historic République Campus

On 14 November 2025, ESCP Business School officially broke ground on the renovation of its historic campus, located on Avenue de la République in Paris’s 11th arrondissement.

Following an initial phase of demolition, this symbolic first step marks the transformation of the School’s campus, inaugurated in 1898, into a forward-looking, responsible and sustainable campus. Designed to integrate cutting-edge technologies, the new République campus is set to reopen in 2029.

Led by the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) and ESCP Business School, this large-scale project will give rise to a vertical, ecological and innovative campus. It has been carefully designed to meet the pedagogical, digital and environmental challenges of the 21st century.

The future campus, imagined by the architecture firm Ateliers 2/3/4/, will feature:

• Modular and collaborative spaces, aligned with new methods of teaching and research;
• A strong integration of digital tools, offering a connected and inclusive “phygital” experience;
• A focus on wellbeing and quality of life, including green spaces, terraces, sports facilities and innovative dining options;
• A responsible and sustainable approach, targeting HQE and BREEAM “Excellent” certifications.

The République campus renovation represents a new chapter in ESCP’s bold ambitions. It also reflects the School’s commitment to creating environments that foster academic excellence, innovation and inclusion. It represents a shared vision for a campus that reflects ESCP’s values and supports the ambitions of its entire community.

“This campus will allow students to find a place to work that matches the scale of their ambitions,” said Mrs. Marie-Christine Lemardeley, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of higher education, research, and student life.