Cité Rateau à La Courneuve

Cité Rateau, located at 146 Rue Rateau in La Courneuve, France, is a residential complex designed by architect Jean Renaudie and completed in 1984. The development comprises three interconnected blocks totaling 151 housing units, characterized by angular forms and raw concrete surfaces. Each apartment features a terrace, some of which are partially covered with 40 cm of earth. The project also includes integrated artist workshops, reflecting Renaudie's commitment to social housing and urban planning. Following Renaudie's passing in 1981, his associate Hugues Marcucci completed the project. The complex underwent significant rehabilitation between 2008 and 2009 to address issues related to waterproofing and insulation. (pss-archi.eu)