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Jex7844 · March 13th, 2013, 02:47 PM

Both the cladding & urban integration look really promising...

The building permit application was submitted early 2013 & a public inquiry is to take place this year as well.

The demolition of the current building -Les Saisons- is hoped for september 2014, the tower's completion being expected late 2017 (if no ostacle intervenes).

Though, some nimby fearing a loss of a couple hours of sunshine per day are already likely to appeal against the project...

http://www.defense-92.fr/lesnewsdeladefense.html

Newcastle Guy · March 13th, 2013, 03:04 PM

I like the overlapping panels. Reminds me of what we could have had with the Pinnacle had it not been dumbed down and then cancelled. The shape itself is very cool.

agus_southMVD · March 13th, 2013, 04:21 PM

I like it when cities start to develop their own architectural style. In the case of La Défense with the Hermitage and this one, if the trend continues, the characteristic could be the top broader than the base.

Jex7844 · March 13th, 2013, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newcastle Guy

I like the overlapping panels. Reminds me of what we could have had with the Pinnacle...

I acknowledged the same fact.

ThatOneGuy · March 14th, 2013, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agus_southMVD

I like it when cities start to develop their own architectural style. In the case of La Défense with the Hermitage and this one, if the trend continues, the characteristic could be the top broader than the base.

And also Air2

***Minato ku*** · March 15th, 2013, 12:50 AM

Alto will increase even more the density of the area.
The densest concentration of skyscrapers in Europe

***Minato ku*** · June 16th, 2013, 12:09 AM

Other renders.

http://www.illuminens.com/perspectiv...e-tour-alto-2/

Eric Offereins · June 17th, 2013, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henkka

It does look like a vase and Aalto vase by Alvar Aalto to be more precise. Although Alto has a bit less curvature resemblance is quite obvious. For Finns at least.

..

Never the less, I like the current iteration of Alto too, though I would have preferred Phare Jr.

That came to my mind as well. Lovely design though.

March 13th, 2013, 02:47 PM	#21
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March 13th, 2013, 03:04 PM	#22
Newcastle Guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 8,956 Likes (Received): 23	I like the overlapping panels. Reminds me of what we could have had with the Pinnacle had it not been dumbed down and then cancelled. The shape itself is very cool.

March 13th, 2013, 04:21 PM	#23
agus_southMVD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Montevideo Posts: 1,118 Likes (Received): 80	I like it when cities start to develop their own architectural style. In the case of La Défense with the Hermitage and this one, if the trend continues, the characteristic could be the top broader than the base.