The interaction between the new building and the existing one designs a new “door” in front of the new tramway station. The expressive style of the Pagode on one hand and the transparency and lightness of the new building on the other, create a strong dialogue. The new entrance acquires an eloquent identity.
Two public squares - the already existing square in front of the Pagode and the newly created square on the upper level - assure the continuity of the north-south route and strengthen the legibility of the site. The Pagode square is transformed into a meeting point connected to the square of Porte de Pantin by a simple walk along the existing grandstands on the North-South aisle. A lawn on the east part marks the limit with the tramway line. The central upper square, structured with new plantings, is a big surface free from sport activities and dominates the building site.