Architects and practices · The Vandelay collection
Émile Aillaud
Take a closer look at Aillaud Towers in Nanterre. This page focuses on one documented work credited to Émile Aillaud.
1 building in this collection · 1 city · 1 country
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- Aillaud Towers
- Architectural themes
- Postmodernist
Architectural context
About Émile Aillaud
Émile Aillaud (1902–1988) was a French architect who sought to bring poetry and colour to social housing. The catalogue holds 1 of his works: the Aillaud Towers (Tours Aillaud) in Nanterre, a Postmodernist ensemble of sinuous cylindrical towers clad in mosaic tiles depicting clouds, trees, and sky — an attempt to transform mass housing into an inhabited landscape of colour and curved form.
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Cities with documented works credited to Émile Aillaud. Counts refer to this collection; links open the broader city guides.
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Nanterre
1 buildingStart with Aillaud Towers.
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Before you explore
- Is this a complete list of works?
- No. This is Vandelay’s selected collection of 1 building credited to Émile Aillaud. The catalogue includes collaborations and does not represent a complete body of work.
- Can I visit the buildings?
- A listing does not guarantee that interiors are open to visitors. Check the venue’s official website for access, opening hours and booking requirements.
- How can I correct a credit or suggest a work?
- Contact us with the building’s name and a reliable source for the attribution or detail you would like us to review.
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