In 1965, the French Communist Party, whose premises were scattered in Paris, decided to launch the construction of a new headquarters to accommodate its national leadership. This task was entrusted to the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, already famous for its avant-garde architecture and the construction of Brazilia. Communist militant, he lived in France for some years, having fled the dictatorship that raged in his country.
Surrounded by Jean Deroche, Paul Chemetov and Jean-Maur Lyonnet, Oscar Niemeyer graciously offered the Headquarters lines to the French Communist Party and Parisians. The headquarters were built in two stages, between 1969 and 1980.
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In 1965, the French Communist Party, whose premises were scattered in Paris, decided to launch the construction of a new headquarters to accommodate its national leadership. This task was entrusted to the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, already famous for its avant-garde architecture and the construction of Brazilia. Communist militant, he lived in France for some years, having fled the dictatorship that raged in his country.
Surrounded by Jean Deroche, Paul Chemetov and Jean-Maur Lyonnet, Oscar Niemeyer graciously offered the Headquarters lines to the French Communist Party and Parisians. The headquarters were built in two stages, between 1969 and 1980.
More info and photos: https://www.atlasofplaces.com/architecture/siege-du-parti-communiste/
Crossposted from /r/ModernistArchitecture .