DE BEAUVOIR ESTATE (WEST)

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De Beauvoir Estate (West) : site plan

Simone de Beauvoir Estate is situated up to the Regent canal. Typical of the buildings of the 70’s it is composed of different typologies of buildings from 20 storeys towers to 6 storeys slabs. The public realm in-between is really poor without any continuity (fences, dead ends). The abandoned car park and its terrace are a real opportunity to re-invent its uses and provide a shared space, organized with the inhabitants.

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De Beauvoir Estate (West) : slab on top of the 1 level car park

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De Beauvoir Estate (West) : view of the carpark from the Regent canal

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De Beauvoir Estate (West) : entrance of the abandoned carpark


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De Beauvoir Estate (West) : access to the terrace from the housing building entrance