Les Espaces d'Abraxas
Building complex in Noisy-le-Grand, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Les Espaces d'Abraxas is a high-density housing complex in Noisy-le-Grand, approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) from Paris, France.[1] The building was designed by architect Ricardo Bofill and his architecture practice Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura (RBTA) in 1978[2] on behalf of the French government,[3] during a period of increased urbanisation across France after World War II.[4] This rapid urbanisation led to overcrowding and insufficient housing in Paris.[5] To offset this, the French government implemented a project to create five 'New Towns' on the outskirts of the city.[5]
Les Espaces d'Abraxas | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Postmodernism |
Classification | Social Housing |
Town or city | Noisy-le-Grand |
Country | France |
Coordinates | 48°50′24″N 2°32′35″E |
Construction started | 1978 |
Construction stopped | 1982 |
Opened | 1983 |
Technical details | |
Material | Prefabricated Concrete |
Size | 47,000 m2 (510,000 sq ft) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Ricardo Bofill |
Architecture firm | Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura |
Other information | |
Public transit access | Réseau Express Régional (RER) |
Architect Ricardo Bofill's projects, including Les Espaces d'Abraxas, are rooted in his left wing ideals.[6] The building's post-modern design uses classical motifs and new building technologies to achieve a luxury aesthetic previously reserved for upper classes.[7] Despite receiving criticism, the building was an early success for Bofill, and brought him international success and praise.[3] The building has been used as a backdrop in film and TV, including in Brazil (1985) and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015).[8]