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Stepping into the Espace Niemeyer in Paris, open to the public only once a year during Heritage Days, is like entering a world where strength meets serenity. The massive weight of concrete is tempered by sweeping curves, muted colour tones, and a hush that one rarely expects in such monumental, ideological architecture. In the interplay of light and shadow, raw material and soft accents, the place offers both visual drama and unexpected calm.

 

The Espace Niemeyer (originally the headquarters of the French Communist Party, PCF) was designed by the Brazilian modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer, with contributions from Jean Prouvé, Jean Deroche and Paul Chemetov. ​​​​​​​​