Abstract
Marked by numerous setbacks, the history of the GEAI housing estate La Grand'Mare in Rouen is troubled, even highly controversial. It clearly epitomizes the twists and turns in the debate over the preservation of postwar architecture, whose “industrialized” (often meaning “experimental”) dimension, is mistakenly made the excuse for its demolition. This is exemplified by the uncertain future of this now badly amputated pioneering housing complex, designed by Marcel Lods and his fellow architects.

Keywords
Modern Movement, Modern architecture, Modern housing, Mass housing, Post-war housing, La Grand’Mare, GEAI Housing Estate, French modern architecture, Marcel Lods.

Issue 54
Year 2016
Pages 28-35
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.52200/54.A.Z5I3RILI