Orgues de Flandre

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Orgues de Flandre, Contemporary residential complex in 19th arrondissement, Paris, France.

The Orgues de Flandre contains four towers and several structures, with the tallest towers reaching 123 meters over the Parisian landscape.

Built between 1974 and 1980, the complex was designed by German architect Martin Schulz Van Treeck to address urban housing needs in Paris.

The buildings received names inspired by musical terms, with design elements incorporating references to piano keys and mechanical barrel organs.

The residential development includes 1,950 apartments across multiple towers, ranging from 25 to 40 floors, serving as social housing in central Paris.

The buildings feature distinctive corbels and architectural elements influenced by origami techniques, covering an area of six hectares.

Location: 19th arrondissement of Paris

Architects: Martin van Treeck

Floors above the ground: 38

GPS coordinates: 48.89000,2.37333

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41

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