With the advent of the Olympic Games in Paris—after an entire century—just around the corner, the historically and culturally rich suburbs of Saint-Denis prepare for a grand welcome with the award-winning Aquatics Centre.

Designed by Cécilia Gross of VenhoevenCS and Laure Mériaud of Ateliers 2/3/4/, it is the sole permanent building out of all the new structures built to host the Games. Along with an expansive green public space, a new pedestrian bridge connects the building with the largest stadium in the country, Stade de France, which sits across the Avenue du Président Wilson, a major thoroughfare that connects the area’s key infrastructure and landmarks.

The project is a part of Paris’ urban renewal strategy, aspiring to contribute to a longstanding legacy for the neighbourhood and beyond.

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