Saint-Denis’ Brutalist Îlot 8 Housing Complex by Renée Gailhoustet Faces Controversial Redevelopment Plan
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
10/25
Freshness
24/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
9/15
Depth
4/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Saint-Denis is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris , France , known for the Gothic Basilica of Saint-Denis and the Stade de France. At one corner of Place Jean-Jaurès in its historic center, adjacent to the Basilica, stands the Îlot 8 housing complex, a Brutalist landmark designed by architect Renée Gailhoustet . Built between 1975 and 1986 to provide workers' housing in the city center, co
