Les Espaces d'Abraxas

Espaces d'Abraxas

( Les Espaces d'Abraxas )

Les Espaces d’Abraxas is a high-density housing complex in Noisy-le-Grand, approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) from Paris. The building was designed by architect Ricardo Bofill and his architecture practice Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura (RBTA) in 1978 on behalf of the French government, during a period of increased urbanisation across France after World War II. This rapid urbanisation led to overcrowding and insufficient housing in the French capital, Paris. To offset this, the French government implemented a project to create five 'New Towns' on the outskirts of Paris.

Architect Ricardo Bofill's projects, including Les Espaces d'Abraxas, are rooted in his left wing ideals. The buildings post-modern design utilises classical motifs and new building technologies to achieve a luxury aesthetic previously reserved for upper classes. Despite receiving criticism, the building was an early success for Ricardo Bofill, and brought him international success and praise. The uniqu...Read more

Les Espaces d’Abraxas is a high-density housing complex in Noisy-le-Grand, approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) from Paris. The building was designed by architect Ricardo Bofill and his architecture practice Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura (RBTA) in 1978 on behalf of the French government, during a period of increased urbanisation across France after World War II. This rapid urbanisation led to overcrowding and insufficient housing in the French capital, Paris. To offset this, the French government implemented a project to create five 'New Towns' on the outskirts of Paris.

Architect Ricardo Bofill's projects, including Les Espaces d'Abraxas, are rooted in his left wing ideals. The buildings post-modern design utilises classical motifs and new building technologies to achieve a luxury aesthetic previously reserved for upper classes. Despite receiving criticism, the building was an early success for Ricardo Bofill, and brought him international success and praise. The unique architecture of the building has led it to be used as the backdrop in film and TV, including in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) and Brazil (1985).

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