Pushed Slab is a 19,000 m2 office building with communal spaces located in south Paris. The concept emerged from a slab that was pushed in the center until it broke and created a void, and the different levels pushed out at jaunty angles to create interesting terraces, view points, and access to daylighting. Located at a juncture between two distinct districts—one a dense, historic area and the other a new urban district—the building seeks to address both with architectural solutions on either side. The north is calm to address the urban fabric in that direction, while the south, which faces the boulevard, is more lively and open to the sun with potted plants and outdoor space. Inside, the building features three lobbies that can be flexibly used depending on how the structure is leased out to tenants