Tours Aillaud, Social housing complex in Nanterre, France
The Tours Aillaud consists of 18 cylindrical towers with heights ranging from 13 to 39 floors, housing 1,607 apartments in the western suburbs of Paris.
Constructed between 1974 and 1981, the complex emerged during France's economic growth period to address the severe housing shortage in the Paris metropolitan area.
The buildings feature mosaic frescos depicting clouds on their facades, created by artist Fabio Rieti, while a snake sculpture by Laurence Rieti decorates the playground.
The residential towers integrate 1,600 trees throughout the outdoor spaces, providing green areas for residents while connecting to the nearby La Defense business district.
The towers display various window shapes including circles, squares, and water droplets, creating an unconventional architectural pattern across their cylindrical structures.
Location: Nanterre
Inception: 1977
Architects: Émile Aillaud
Floors above the ground: 39
Website: https://nanterre.fr/2214-les-tours-aillaud.htm
GPS coordinates: 48.88949,2.22739
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
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