Les Espaces d’Abraxas, France.

Les Espaces d’Abraxas is a high-rise residential building in Noisy-le-Grand, about 12 kilometers from Paris. The building was created for the French government in 1978 by architect Ricardo Bofill and his architectural firm Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura (RBTA), during a period of growing urbanization in France following World War II. In the French capital, Paris, this rapid urbanization has resulted in overpopulation and a lack of housing. To make up for it, the French government has launched a plan to build five “New Cities” on the outskirts of Paris. The structures’ post-modern architecture incorporates traditional themes and cutting-edge construction techniques to achieve a sumptuous appearance formerly reserved for the upper crust. Despite some criticism, Ricardo Bofill’s building was an early success, bringing him international fame and acclaim.The massive 591-apartment building was built in 1982 after being conceived in 1978. It immediately became a cultural symbol, thanks to its use as a backdrop in films and music videos. It is made up of three structures: the largest is Le Palacio (the palace), followed by Le Théâtre (theatre) to the west, and the smallest is L’Arc (arch) between the two. There are 441 rooms in Le Palacio, 130 in Le Théâtre, and 20 in L’Arc.The designer created everything that would give him a reputation in France and be found in Antigone in Montpellier and Place de Catalogne in…