Cité de refuge, Modern shelter in Quartier de la Gare, Paris, France
The Cité de Refuge features a reinforced concrete structure with extensive glass facades and incorporates innovative environmental control systems for heating and ventilation.
Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret designed this structure in 1929 for the Salvation Army, completing the construction in 1933 as a refuge for individuals in need.
The building represents an integration of social welfare principles with architectural innovation, providing emergency accommodation while advancing modern design concepts.
Located at 12 rue Cantagrel in the 13th arrondissement, the facility maintains its original purpose as a shelter, offering support services to people experiencing housing insecurity.
The building includes a 10,000-square-foot glass facade without opening windows, relying on a mechanical ventilation system that was revolutionary for its time.
Location: Quartier de la Gare
Inception: 1933
Architects: Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Architectural style: modern architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.82667,2.37667
Latest update: May 24, 2025 03:14
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