In the end, with all respect due to Jean Nouvel, his laureate Duo somewhat appears awkward compared to Christian de Portzamparc's proposal for the same lot of Masséna-Bruneseau, at least given the renderings we've seen so far.
Make up your own opinion.
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Originally Posted by archicool.com
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It's worth taking a look at the
additional renderings in the article for more details of that nice design. It included some residential units at the top of a tower, above 2 hotels, whereas the 2nd tower was all offices.
The article says the socialist administration of Paris didn't like it, turning down the residential option in particular, while they constantly pretend crying over the oppressive lack of housing in metro Paris.