SIMILAR PLACES TIMELINE

In France, the first social housing appeared during the reconstruction after the Second World War.

Le Corbusier was hired by the government to build five "housing units of conforming size". These four exemplars are made from the same plans, although they have some differences.

1952

Marseille (13)

  • South-west façade of the Cité Radieuse
  • Roof of the Cité Radieuse
  • Dark corridor leading to the flats of the Cité Radieuse

1955

Rezé (44)

  • Façade of the Rezé housing unit
  • Mosaic on a concrete foot of the building
  • Roof of the Rezé housing unit

1957

Berlin (Germany)

  • Façade of the Berlin housing unit
  • Very modern and bright corridor
  • Modern entrance hall with blue explanatory panel

1960

Briey (54)

  • Façade of the Briey housing unit
  • Building in the distance behind a grove
  • Inside a flat with period furniture

1967

Firminy (42)

  • Façade of the Firminy housing unit behind a tree
  • Modern and colorful corridor
  • Flat roof in concrete

Did you know?

The first laundromat in France is located in Firminy!