The story behind Les Olympiades is something very unique, and special. This building was built in the 1970's to house middle-class individuals, but the project failed due to several different reasons. The residents moved out to other parts of the city leaving it abandoned. Immigrants from Asia and Africa 'rediscovered' this building and starting their own community within it's walls. Stores, shops, restaurants, etc. were all created here to service those who lived and worked there. By creating this functional micro society it proves the ability to adapt to our environment. These people came in with barely anything, and were able to establish themeselves. With the overlapping of home and work they have made an efficent city in a building. Although these individuals are much closer to their ' community' due to working and living within one space, they are also a part of the larger community outside of the buildings. I feel that sort of tight community can be beneficial, and create a stronger foundation for people to live off of. The Yves Belorgy piece shows how communities are affected by globalization. These projects were deemed failures and while one building was destroyed and the space was recreated, Les Olympiades took a similar route without the cost and cleanup of a mass destruction. For that alone I feel that Les Olympiades is a success story, and the diverse people who live there successful.