Les Hautes Formes

In the 1960’s, there were plans to raze large swathes of Paris to the ground and rebuild certain neighbourhoods. The 13^th arrondissement, where this project is located, was totally transformed. In the 1970’s, the idea of making a clean sweep of the past was abandoned, buildings heights were limited, and a competition for young architects (New Architecture Programme) was organised by the French Ministry for Housing and Amenities and the RIVP (City of Paris) for this plot situated in a cul-de-sac.