Résidence Buffalo, Modernist residential complex in Montrouge, France
Residence Buffalo is a large residential complex housing over 400 apartments spread across seven-story buildings with a central tower in Montrouge. The structures feature reinforced concrete and light stone facades organized around gardens and a circular water basin.
Built between 1957 and 1958, the complex replaced a former sports stadium on land that needed housing solutions after the war. Architect Fernand Pouillon designed this transformation to address the urgent residential shortage of the post-war period.
The complex blends modernist housing principles with traditional craftsmanship, visible in its stone and concrete exterior that frames daily life for residents. The open courtyards and shared green spaces create gathering areas that continue to shape how people interact within the residential community.
The complex sits directly near Barbara metro station, making it easy to reach by public transport. Visitors can explore the open areas with landscaped gardens and water features, which are accessible from the main entrance.
The upper three floors of the tallest buildings feature a different architectural style that makes these sections appear lighter and less heavy visually. This deliberate design choice shows how the architect considered how the buildings appear from street level.
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