Born in Paris, Vienne initially pursued a technical education and graduated from the École des Arts-Appliqués.
This experience abroad left an impression on Vienne, and upon his return to France he founded his own firm, SOAA (Société d'Organization d'Architectes Associés).The company is still operating.
[3] Unlike many architects who focused on subsidized housing during a period of rapid economic growth, Vienne received commissions primarily from private developers, mostly construction contractors.
Vienne's capabilities were revealed through previous research and construction projects, such as the Trigone system (1968) used in resorts such as Vald'Yerre (1971).
These include houses, schools, office buildings, factories, universities, apartment complexes, hotels and health centers.