"Îlot 8 was constructed on a site previously classified as unsanitary in 1945, labeled a slum by 1965, and cleared of all structures by 1974. The area was subsequently designated a Zone d'Aménagement Concerté (ZAC), intended to accommodate shops and 182 housing units."
"The modernist complex draws from this context through its commercial galleries. The apartments are arranged in an interlocking configuration, ensuring that, as residents often note, 'no two are alike.'"
"The complex embodies Gailhoustet's signature approach and has been described as 'her most accomplished collective housing project,' integrating typological variation, functional diversity, clustered dwellings, green terraces, pedestrian pathways, and spatial complexity."
Îlot 8 is a Brutalist housing complex in Saint-Denis, designed by Renée Gailhoustet between 1975 and 1986. It was built to provide workers' housing in the city center, countering the trend of social housing relegation. Currently, it is at the center of a redevelopment plan that proposes significant demolition of its original design. This plan is part of the NPNRU and is justified by concerns over safety and maintenance. The complex features unique apartments and integrates various architectural strategies, making it a notable example of collective housing.
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