The plot is located in a very central neighbourhood of Saint-Denis where extremes of historic buildings of great heritage and the down-and-out are juxtaposed. Opposite the former Carmelite monastery, the building avoids confrontation with this ancient building, using a play of successive retreats in the façade. Consequently, the majority of apartments enjoy an outside space and are disposed with double orientations. Brick clads three of the façades, for an elegant impression enhanced by the large-scale glazing. The dividing line of Rue des Carmélites creates a line of sight into the heart of the block, establishing a visual relationship with the Carmel gardens, giving a real sense of continuity in the landscape.