The image displays an elevated view of a modern residential area in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France, specifically the Les Pyramides neighborhood, under a partly cloudy blue sky

The image displays an elevated view of a modern residential area in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France, specifically the Les Pyramides neighborhood, under a partly cloudy blue sky. In the immediate foreground, a flat rooftop with a reddish-brown sedum green roof covering is visible, punctuated by several dark square vents and two conical metallic vents. A light grey concrete parapet wall runs horizontally across the lower portion of the frame, partially obscuring the view below. To the far left, two white patio chairs and a small round white table are partially visible on an adjacent terrace. The midground features two prominent multi-story residential buildings characterized by their distinct pyramidal rooflines. The building on the left exhibits a predominantly white facade and a white/light grey shingled roof, incorporating numerous irregularly placed windows, some equipped with white roller shutters. The building on the right has a dark grey/black lower section with balconies, topped by a white section and a dark grey shingled pyramidal roof with multiple, irregularly shaped and placed windows. Between and behind these primary structures, other multi-story residential buildings are visible, including one with an orange-red brick facade and another with dark brown paneling, interspersed with green trees. The background reveals additional multi-story residential buildings extending towards the horizon, bordered by distant green tree lines. No individuals are visible, and no actions or interactions are depicted within the static scene. The environment is urban residential, characterized by contemporary architecture and green infrastructure.