sentences:  The project was undertaken by Pierre Lescot, a nobleman and architect, and was modified by the new King, Henry II, who added a new pavilion on the southwest to serve as his residence.The result was a skillful blend of Italian and French elements.The facade featured arcades on the ground level in the Italian style, and was divided by three "avant-corps" decorated with sets of twin Corinthian columns and topped with consoles with rounded frontons.