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Architect Jean Nouvel designs an island near Paris

Architect Jean Nouvel designs an island near Paris


January 10, 2011

Abandoned by carmaker Renault almost 20 years ago, Seguin Island in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, is being renewed by architect Jean Nouvel. Plans for the 300,000-square-meter project includes a mix of culture, commerce, urban parks, and gardens, which officials hope will attract both Parisians and tourists.

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