Unité d'Habitation of Briey

It was originally built for the HLM departmental office but was eventually abandoned by the landlord and threatened with destruction in the 1980s.

The housing unit was built as part of a larger development project in the Lorraine mining basin.

Georges-Henri Pingusson was the chief architect for this neighborhood, which included two sets of 100 housing units and a school.

The development of iron mines and steel production in the region led to rapid population growth.

For instance, the size of the units was smaller due to HLM regulations; there was no equipment on the roof;, and there were no commercial sections along the streets.

In 2010, following three years of construction under the direction of architects Medrea and Ferauge, the facades were restored and the housing units were repainted in the original colors.