III.2. A MODERN ROYAL CITY

3.2. A modern royal city

 PLACE DE LA DÉFENSE, HEIR OF THE ROYAL PLACES

Claude Abron

Streets converge. Skyscrapers bring homogeneous architecture. The equestrian statue of the king, symbol of monarchy...

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Yields to the Grand Arch, symbol of capitalism:

Claude Abron

As well...

• The Grand Axis as model

• The design that links straight streets and points of focus 

• "Places" stay royal

• The violent imagery of victors on horseback

• Detour: heroes on white horses  

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The Grand Axis as model