La Maison de la Tunisie en France, particularly its new extension Pavillon Habib Bourguiba at the Cité Internationale Universitaire in Paris, combines functional student living with a striking architectural presence. The main façade is characterized by a contemporary design that uses a metal screen with abstract patterns inspired by Arabic script and traditional moucharabieh, creating a visually engaging exterior that filters light and offers privacy for residents. Behind this façade, a large glass wall reveals the circulation core, including a prominent spiral staircase that visually connects the building’s seven floors and animates the façade with its rhythm and transparency.

The residence provides nearly 200 student rooms designed for comfort and practicality, while communal areas such as a shared kitchen, study rooms, a tea lounge opening onto the park, and a 250‑seat auditorium support both academic and social life. The combination of thoughtfully arranged private rooms, vibrant public spaces, and a façade that bridges cultural identity with modern architectural expression makes La Maison de la Tunisie a symbolic and functional home for students and researchers in Paris.