Now that the Grand Paris has a government structure written into law, it seems like the once nebulous idea is finally becoming a reality.
In a reaction against the functionality and uniformity of Modernist public housing in the suburbs of Paris, a group of architects explored a return to classical ornamentation and design leading to an unexpected aura of science fiction meets housing project.
Ten minutes outside the Peripherique lies the oft-forgotten industrial underbelly of Paris: the Seine-Amont. The architecture of the region is a juxtaposition of 19th century industrial infrastructure with 20th century modernity, with a sharp contrast between traditional residential homes and public housing projects.